Personal:

  • Born in New York City, grew up in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx
  • Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School
  • Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the CCNY Baruch School of Business
  • Served in the U.S. Army for 2 years on active duty. Stationed in France for 18 months
  • Moved from New York City to Monsey in 1968. Married to Joan Nowve' in 1959
  • The father of 3 children; Richard, Laura, and Bonnie. Now happily the grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 4

Business:

  • Self employed, Licensed New York State Public Accountant
  • Prior to self-employment worked for many C.P.A. firms
  • Taught Accounting at Rockland Community College as an Adjunct Professor

Community:

  • Served as President and other positions at B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue of Monsey, N.Y.
  • On the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Service of Rockland County
  • Advisor, Jewish War Veterans Fred Hecht Post
  • As a young man, Assistant Scoutmaster and Explorer Advisor to Boy Scouts of America.

Political:

  • Democratic Committeeman
  • Former Monsey Area Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Committee
  • Former Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Orthodox Caucus
  • Former Member of Rockland County Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Committee
  • Former Member of Town of Ramapo Planning Board
  • Former Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development Funds

County:

  • Deputy Majority Leader
  • Chair, Multi-Services Committee
  • Member, Budget & Finance, Government Operations, Public Safety and Rules
  • Member, Treasurer, Rockland Green (Rockland County Solid Waste Management)

Legislative Committee Assignments:

  • Second Vice Chair
  • Vice Chair, Multi-services Committee.
  • Vice Chair, Special Committee on Transit.
  • Committee Member: Budget & Finance, Environmental.