Peter J. Abbate Jr.

Peter Abbate Jr.
Member of the New York Assembly from the 49th District
Assumed office
January 1987
Preceded by Arnaldo Ferraro
Personal details
Born (1949-11-02) November 2, 1949
Brooklyn, New York
Political party Democratic
Alma mater St. John's University (B.S.)
Religion Catholic

Peter Abbate Jr. (born 1949) represents District 49 in the New York State Assembly, which consists of the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst.

First elected in 1986, Abbate is the current Chair of the Committee on Governmental Employees, a position he has held since 2002, previously served as the Chairman of the Committee on Real Property Taxation and the Committee on Cities.

Prior to his election to the Assembly Abbate served as the District Representative for former Congressman Stephen J. Solarz, from 1974 to 1985, and previously as his legislative assistant while Solarz was a member of the Assembly, 1973.

Abbate holds a B.A. in Political Science from St. John's University and is a graduate of Bishop Ford High School.

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    New York Assembly
    Preceded by
    Arnaldo Ferraro
    New York State Assembly
    49th District

    1987–present
    Incumbent


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