Donald Manes

Donald Manes
16th Borough President of Queens
In office
September 17, 1971 – February 11, 1986
Preceded bySidney Leviss
Succeeded byClaire Shulman
Member of the New York City Council
from the 15th district
In office
1966–1971
Preceded byJulius Moskowitz
Succeeded byMorton Povman
Personal details
Born(1934-01-18)January 18, 1934
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 1986(1986-03-13) (aged 52)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarlene Manes
Children3
Education

Donald R. Manes (/ˈmænɪs/, /-əs/; January 18, 1934 – March 13, 1986) was a Democratic Party politician from New York City. He served as borough president of the New York City borough of Queens from 1971 until just before his suicide while under suspicion of corruption in 1986.[1]

  1. ^ Meislin, Richard J. "MANES'S DEATH: A FRANTIC CALL, A FATAL THRUST", The New York Times, March 15, 1986. Accessed December 11, 2007.