Vito P. Battista (September 7, 1908 – May 24, 1990) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from the 38th district from 1969 to 1974.[1][2] He ran for New York's 9th congressional district in the 1980 election. He lost to incumbent, Geraldine Ferraro.[3] He served on the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under president Ronald Reagan from 1984 until 1987.[4][5] He died on May 24, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York at age 81.[6]
Vito P. Battista | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 38th district | |
| In office January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Travia |
| Succeeded by | Frederick D. Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1908 Bari, Italy |
| Died | May 24, 1990 (aged 81) Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
References
edit- ^ Francis X. Clines (1972-04-18). "Assembly Votes Lindsay Plan too Save Corona Homes". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ Glenn Singer (1972-06-11). "Voters Hold the Key In 'Battle of Corona'". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=49849
- ^ "Appointment of Three Members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board | the American Presidency Project".
- ^ https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/appointment-five-members-the-architectural-and-transportation-barriers-compliance-board>
- ^ Alfonso A. Narvaez (1990-05-25). "Vito Battista, 81, Architect, Dies; Colorful New York Political Figure". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
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