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Edward Vincent Curry (June 18, 1909 – March 1982) was an American politician from New York.

Life[]

Curry was born on June 18, 1909, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in New Dorp, Staten Island, and entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Richmond Co., 2nd D.) from 1949 to 1952, sitting in the 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures. His 1948 campaign for the State Assembly made the establishment of a free college for Staten Island his primary objective. Curry's victory improved higher education on Staten Island.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) in 1955 and 1956. In November 1956, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican John J. Marchi.

Curry was a member of the New York City Council from 1958 to 1978.

He died in March 1982.

Edward Curry Avenue in Bloomfield, Staten Island was named in his honor.

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Preceded by
Edmund P. Radigan
New York State Assembly
Richmond County, 2nd District

1949–1952
Succeeded by
Lucio F. Russo
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Preceded by
Francis J. Mahoney
New York State Senate
19th District

1955–1956
Succeeded by
John J. Marchi
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Preceded by
James J. Boland
New York City Council
19th District

1958–1966
Succeeded by
Dominick Corso
Preceded by
David Ross
New York City Council
27th District

1966–1974
Succeeded by
Luis A. Olmedo
Preceded by
Anthony Gaeta
New York City Council
Staten Island at-large District

1974–1977
Succeeded by
Mary T. Codd
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