Paul O'Dwyer | |
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_(cropped).jpg) O'Dwyer In 1968 | |
| President of the New York City Council | |
| In office 1974–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Sanford Garelik |
| Succeeded by | Carol Bellamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Paul O'Dwyer June 29, 1907 Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | June 23, 1998 (aged 90) |
Peter Paul O'Dwyer (June 29, 1907 – June 23, 1998) was an Irish-born American politician and civil rights lawyer who served as President of the New York City Council during 1974–1977. He was the younger brother of Mayor William O'Dwyer, and the father of New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O'Dwyer.[1]
- ^ Clines, Francis X. (June 25, 1998). "Paul O'Dwyer, New York's Liberal Battler For Underdogs and Outsiders, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2022.