Sanford Garelik
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Sanford Daniel Garelik was an American politician
from New York City
. Garelik also served as the first Jewish chief inspector
of the New York Police Department.
Born in The Bronx
, Garelik served on the New York City Council
and was president of the council 1970-1973. He unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of New York City
in 1973.
Garelik died in Manhattan on November 19, 2011, at the age of 93.
Politician
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from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Garelik also served as the first Jewish chief inspector
Chief inspector
Chief inspector is a rank used in police forces which follow the British model. In countries outside Britain, it is sometimes referred to as chief inspector of police .-Australia:...
of the New York Police Department.
Born in The Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
, Garelik served on the New York City Council
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
and was president of the council 1970-1973. He unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of New York City
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...
in 1973.
Garelik died in Manhattan on November 19, 2011, at the age of 93.