Manfred Ohrenstein | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 25th/29th/27th district | |
In office 1961–1994 | |
Preceded by | John H. Farrell |
Succeeded by | Catherine M. Abate |
Constituency | 25th district (1961-1965, 1967-1972) 29th district (1966) 27th district (1973-1994) |
Minority leader of the New York State Senate | |
In office 1975–1994 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Zaretzki |
Succeeded by | Martin Connor |
Personal details | |
Born | Mannheim, Baden, Germany | August 5, 1925
Died | November 18, 2024 New York City, U.S. | (aged 99)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marilyn Bacher |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
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Manfred Ohrenstein (August 5, 1925 – November 18, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician. Counsel to the New York law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, he was also a member of the New York State Senate. A Democrat, he represented Manhattan from 1961 until 1994. From 1975 until 1994, he served as the New York State Senate minority leader.