Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY 5th District)
14th term Democrat from New York 5th District.
Bio
Visit Rep. Gary Ackerman's candidate bio page.
Residence: Roslyn Heights
Marital Status: Married (Rita)
Prev. Occupation: Educator, Newspaper Publisher
Prev. Political Exp.: NY Senate, 1979-83
Education: BA Queens College, 1965
Birthdate: 11/19/1942
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Religion: Jewish
Percentage in Last Election: 71%
Major Opponent: Elizabeth Berney
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Website: ackerman.house.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
2243 Rayburn House Office Building,District of Columbia 20515-3205
Phone: (202) 225-2601
Fax: (202) 225-1589
Bayside, New York 11361
Phone: (718) 423-2154
Fax: (718) 423-5053
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Jedd Moskowitz
- Scheduler: Brenda Connolly
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Rep. Gary Ackerman by our constituents:
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Health Care
- Annandale, VA - 03/12/2010 -
Keep Don't Ask Don't Tell
- Flushing, NY - 03/09/2010 -
HR2373
- Oakland Gardens, NY - 03/07/2010 -
Oppose Obama's Health Plan
- Roslyn, NY - 03/02/2010 -
I strongly urge you to vote against the Armenian Genocide Resolution 252
- Flushing, NY - 03/02/2010 -
Economic Stimulus
- Port Washington, NY - 02/13/2010 -
BUDGET
- BAYSIDE, NY - 02/09/2010 -
Federal Reserve
- Port Washington, NY - 01/25/2010 -
NYPD apathy to hit and run victim
- Flushing, NY - 01/24/2010 -
Geithner has GOT TO GO!
- Port Washington, NY - 01/13/2010 -
This is Not Health Reform
- Port Washington, NY - 12/21/2009 -
Its all about the Jobs
- Port Washington, NY - 12/07/2009 -
Blackwater in Pakistan - Please tell me you're doing something about this.
- New York, NY - 11/23/2009 -
MEDICARE FUNDS FOR DRS.
- BAYSIDE, NY - 11/17/2009 -
HEALTH CARE MEDICARE CUTS
- BAYSIDE, NY - 11/17/2009 -
you lied to me
- BAYSIDE, NY - 11/10/2009 -
Out of Control Congress
- Vallejo, CA - 11/05/2009 -
the state of the union
- manhasset, NY - 11/03/2009 -
Heathcare Bill
- Port Washington, NY - 11/03/2009 -
Let the first-time home buyers tax credit expire
- Roslyn, NY - 09/29/2009
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Recent Headlines
Congress staffers eye the boss' job
Since World War II, the number of one-time Congressional staffers who have run for elected office themselves has dramatically increased.
Activists target undecided Dems
Health care advocates and tea party groups are targeting many of the same lawmakers as a health care vote nears.
Grassroots battle over Alaska road
Environmentalists and local Alaska residents battled over a road project that would be the first ever to cut through a federally protected wilderness.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations 
Biscayne National Park
by Keep America Fishing on March 9
Those Who Protect National Security Need Your Help
by National Whistleblowers Center on March 9
Stop Congress Promoting Sexual Deviancy in Military
by Patriots United on March 8
Take ground for end of U.S. childhood hunger
by Results on March 6
Protect Medicaid AND Help the Economy
by The Arc on March 10

