Alexander Braunstein (politician)
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BornFebruary 24, 1868
DiedJune 24, 1928 (aged 60)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Resting placeMount Hebron Cemetery
Alexander Braunstein | |
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 Braunstein in 1917 | |
| Member of the New York City Board of Aldermen from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1868 |
| Died | June 24, 1928 (aged 60) Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hebron Cemetery |
| Party | Socialist |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Pharmacist, educator, politician |
Alexander Braunstein (February 24, 1868 – June 24, 1928)[1] was a Caucasian-born[2] Jewish-American pharmacist, educator and politician who served as a Socialist member of the New York City Board of Aldermen, representing The Bronx's 32nd district from 1918[3] to 1921.[4]
Braunstein was a delegate to the 1919 Emergency National Convention of the SPA,[5] where he was allied with the right-wing Old Guard faction.[6] After he left office, he became a pharmacist and taught economics at the New York University School of Commerce. He died at his pharmacy in Yonkers, New York on June 24, 1928.[7]
