Richard Ravitch
Richard Ravitch | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office July 8, 2009 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Governor | David Paterson |
| Preceded by | Pedro Espada (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Duffy |
| Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Appointed by | Hugh Carey |
| Preceded by | Harold L. Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Bob Kiley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1933 New York City, New York U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2023 (aged 89) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Ravitch (1960-1986; divorced; 2 children) Betsy F. Perry (1994-?; divorced) Kathleen M. Doyle (m. 2005) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Yale Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer, Real Estate Developer, Government Official |
Richard Ravitch (July 7, 1933 – June 25, 2023) was an American politician and businessman. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York from 2009 to 2010. He was appointed to the position in July 2009 by New York Governor David Paterson.[1]
Ravitch died on June 25, 2023 at a hospital in New York City at the age of 89.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Peters, Jeremy W. (September 22, 2009). "New York Court Backs Governor on Deputy Pick". The New York Times.
- ↑ Richard Ravitch, Rescuer of the Subways and New York's Finances, Dies at 89 (subscription required)
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