Claire Shulman | |
|---|---|
 Shulman in 2012 | |
| 17th Borough President of Queens | |
| In office February 11, 1986[1] – January 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Manes |
| Succeeded by | Helen M. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Claire Kantoff[2] February 23, 1926 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2020 (aged 94) Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melvin Shulman |
| Children | 3; including Ellen S. Baker |
| Residence(s) | Beechhurst, Queens, New York |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University |
| Occupation | Nurse, politician |
Claire Shulman (née Kantoff; February 23, 1926 – August 16, 2020) was an American politician and registered nurse from New York City. She served as director of community boards and deputy president of Queens Borough, before becoming interim borough president in 1986 when her predecessor resigned due to scandal. Shulman proceeded to serve in the role full-time and won four elections between 1986 and 2002. She was the first woman to hold the position.
- ^ Oreskes, Michael (February 12, 1986). "Manes Resigns 2 Queens Posts, Citing 'Burden'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ Fried, Joseph P. (August 17, 2020). "Claire Shulman, First Woman to Lead Queens, Dies at 94". The New York Times. Retrieved August 17, 2020.