Howard Lasher
| Howard L. Lasher | |
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| Assemblyman, New York State | |
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In office 1973–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Leonard M. "Larry" Simon (who did not seek re-election, and ran against Bertram Podell in the Democratic Primary for Congress in June 1972 (16th CD) |
| Constituency | Brooklyn’s 46th Assembly District |
| City Councilman | |
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In office 1994–2001 |
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| Succeeded by | Domenic M. Recchia |
| Constituency | New York City's 47th Council District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 United States |
| Died |
March 11, 2007 Ocean Parkway, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Lasher |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | New York State |
| Occupation | Politician |
Howard L. Lasher (1944–2007) was an American politician of the Democratic party New York State. He was the first Orthodox Jew elected to state office in New York State.
Lasher was a well-known politician in Brooklyn, New York for over thirty-five years. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1973 to 1993, sitting in the 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th and 190th New York State Legislatures. He was a member of the New York City Council from 1994 to 2001. He had represented Brooklyn's 47th District on the City Council, representing Coney Island, Brighton Beach and the surrounding communities.
Lasher was the principal author of the "New York Deprogramming Bill, which would have allowed courts to appoint temporary guardians to remove people forcibly from cults. The New York State Assembly passed the bill 77-64, as did the New York State Senate 35-23. However, it was vetoed in July 1981 by New York Governor Hugh Carey.
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