Arlene Stringer-Cuevas (née Gluss; September 25, 1933 – April 3, 2020) was an American politician, educator, and civil servant. She was a schoolteacher before serving on the New York City Council from 1976 to 1977. Stringer-Cuevas later worked for the New York City Human Resources Administration for 16 years until her retirement in 1994. She died during the COVID-19 pandemic due to complications of COVID-19.
Arlene Stringer-Cuevas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Preceded by | David B. Friedland |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Michels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arlene Gluss September 25, 1933 The Bronx, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 2020 (aged 86) The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ronald Stringer Carlos Cuevas |
| Children | 2, including Scott Stringer |
| Relatives | Bella Abzug (cousin) |
Early life
editStringer-Cuevas was born Arlene Gluss in the Bronx, and was a school teacher. She lived in the Washington Heights, Manhattan. She was Jewish.[1]
Career
editStringer-Cuevas served as her neighborhood's Democratic Party district leader from 1969 to 1976.[2] She was elected to the New York City Council in 1976 after winning a four-person primary for the Democratic nomination,[3] becoming the first woman to represent Washington Heights. Stringer-Cuevas was defeated in the Democratic primary in 1977.[4]
Stringer-Cuevas then worked for the New York City Human Resources Administration from 1978 until her retirement in 1994.[5]
Personal life
editStringer-Cuevas was part of a politically active family. Her first husband, Ronald Stringer, was an assistant to New York City Mayor Abraham Beame.[6] Her second husband, Carlos Cuevas, was the New York City Clerk and a Deputy Borough President of the Bronx.[7] Stringer-Cuevas' son Scott Stringer was elected Borough President of Manhattan and New York City Comptroller. She was the cousin of politician women's rights pioneer Bella Abzug.[8]
On April 3, 2020, at the age of 86, Stringer-Cuevas died from complications due to COVID-19 at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.[5]
References
edit- ^ "NYC Comptroller Candidate Scott Stringer Enjoys Celebrity Support". The Jewish Voice. August 21, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ Fowler, Glenn (September 12, 1976). "4-Way Democratic Council Battle Stirring Interest in Sixth District". New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Mrs. Stringer Beats 3 Rivals In a Manhattan Council Race". New York Times. September 15, 1976. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Fowler, Glenn (November 9, 1977). "Council Gets New Look: More Women and Minorities". New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ a b Calder, Rich (April 3, 2020). "Comptroller Scott Stringer's mom dead from coronavirus". New York Post. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Lynn, Frank (July 1, 1976). "West Side Democrats Are Again Ensnarled in Political Wars Over Nominations". New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Coltin, Jeff (July 15, 2019). "Scott Stringer, millennial for mayor". City and State NY. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Mrs. Abzug Wins Party Approval to Succeed Ryan". New York Times. October 2, 1972. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
External links
edit- 2015 interview by the New York Public Library Community Oral History Project - This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.