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2 unusual facts about Lazarus Joseph


Lazarus Joseph

His record shows that he was active in many charities, including the 92nd Street Y, United Jewish Appeal and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York.

Some of the issues affecting Joseph that were widely reported included keeping public transportation fares limited ten cents, and the attempted closing of WNYC to curtail budget constraints upon the City.


Jacob Joseph

The dedication ceremony was attended by Mayor William O’Dwyer, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, Councilman Stanley Isaacs, and Captain Joseph’s father Lazarus Joseph – a Democratic Party leader who was a six time State Senator and New York City's Comptroller at the time.


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