Paul O'Dwyer

Paul O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer In 1968
9th President of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 1974  December 31, 1977
Preceded bySanford Garelik
Succeeded byCarol Bellamy
Personal details
Born
Peter Paul O'Dwyer

(1907-06-29)June 29, 1907
Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland
DiedJune 23, 1998(1998-06-23) (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic

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.