Howard L. Lasher
Former New York State Representative
Howard L. Lasher was an American Democratic Party politician from Brooklyn. He was the first Orthodox Jew elected to state office in New York. He was the first to ever wear a Kippah in the New York assembly. Wikipedia
Born: May 7, 1944, Brooklyn, New York, NY
Died: March 11, 2007 (age 62 years), Ocean Parkway, New York, NY
Spouse: Susan Lasher
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Member of New York City Council (1994–2001) and New York State Representative (1973–1993)
Education: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn Law School, and Yeshiva University High School for Boys