Paul O'Dwyer
Paul O'Dwyer | |
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O'Dwyer In 1968 | |
| 9th President of the New York City Council | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – December 31, 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) |
| Political party | Democratic |
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.