Donald Manes | |
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16th Borough President of Queens | |
In office September 17, 1971 – February 11, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Sidney Leviss |
Succeeded by | Claire Shulman |
Member of the New York City Council from the 15th district | |
In office 1966–1971 | |
Preceded by | Julius Moskowitz |
Succeeded by | Morton Povman |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | January 18, 1934
Died | March 13, 1986 New York City, U.S. | (aged 52)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marlene Manes |
Children | 3 |
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]