Dennis Gabryszak
Dennis H. Gabryszak | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 143rd District | |
In office January 1, 2007 – June 12, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Paul Tokasz |
Succeeded by | Angela Wozniak |
Town Supervisor of Cheektowaga | |
In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Frank Swiatek |
Succeeded by | James J. Jankowiak |
Personal details | |
Born |
November 8, 1951 Buffalo, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Louise A. Gabryszak |
Children | Brian & Jennifer |
Residence | Cheektowaga, New York |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Religion | Catholic |
Dennis H. Gabryszak (born November 18, 1951) was a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 143rd district from 2007 to 2014. He resigned his position on January 12.[1] He is a Democrat. Prior to his election he served as trustee on the Board of Trustess for Depew, New York in 1981. In 1984 he was elected to the Cheektowaga Town Board. He was Supervisor of Cheektowaga from 1993 to 2006. He is of Polish heritage.[2]
Harassment allegations
In December 2013, three of Gabryszak's former legislative staffers accused him of sexual harassment. By January 2014, that number grew to seven. Gabryszak officially resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014 amid allegations of sexual harassment.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had stated that Gabryszak should address the sexual harassment allegations or resign. Gabryszak remained silent on advice from his lawyer. Gabryszak officially resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014.[3]
External links
- New York State Assembly Member Website
- Assemblyman Gabryszak accused of sexually harassing three former staffers
- Claims against Gabryszak grow
- Seventh woman makes legal complaint against Gabryszak
References
- ↑ Gabryszak resigns from office Democrat and Chronicle
- ↑ 2012 Politics - Dennis Gabryszak
- ↑ McCarthy, Robert; Precious, Tom (12 January 2014). "Gabryszak resigns amid sexual harassment claims". buffalonews.com. The Buffalo News. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Frank Swiatek |
Supervisor of Cheektowaga, New York January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2006 |
Succeeded by James J. Jankowiak |
New York Assembly | ||
Preceded by Paul A. Tokasz |
New York State Assembly, 143rd District January 1, 2007 – January 12, 2014 |
Succeeded by Angela Wozniak |