Richard N. Gottfried
Richard Gottfried | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Kretchmer |
| Succeeded by | Tony Simone |
| Constituency | 65th district (1971–1972) 67th district 1973–1982) 64th district (1983–2002) 75th district (2003–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise Gottfried |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
| Website | assembly |
Richard N. Gottfried (born May 16, 1947) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly representing portions of Manhattan. Gottfried had been a member of the Assembly for more than 50 years, making him the longest-serving member of the body and one of the longest-serving state legislators in the United States.