Dennis H. Gabryszak | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 143rd District | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 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 18, 1951 Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise A. Gabryszak |
| Residence | Cheektowaga, New York |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Dennis H. Gabryszak (born November 18, 1951) is an American former politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Gabryszak was a member of the New York State Assembly for the 143rd district from 2007 until his January 2014 resignation.
Life and career
Gabryszak is of Polish heritage.[1]
Gabryszak served as trustee on the board of trustees for Depew, New York in 1981. In 1984, he was elected to the Cheektowaga Town Board; he served as supervisor of Cheektowaga from 1993 to 2006.
Gabryszak was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2006.
Harassment allegations and resignation
In December 2013, three of Gabryszak's former legislative staffers accused him of sexual harassment.[2] By January 2014, that number had grown to seven.[3][4] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that Gabryszak should address the sexual harassment allegations or resign. Gabryszak resigned his Assembly seat on January 12, 2014.[5]
External links
References
- ^ "2012 Politics - Dennis Gabryszak". ampoleagle.com.
- ^ "Assemblyman Gabryszak accused of sexually harassing three former staffers - City & Region - The Buffalo News". www.buffalonews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21.
- ^ "Seventh woman makes legal complaint against Gabryszak - City & Region - The Buffalo News". www.buffalonews.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-10.
- ^ Odato, James M. (January 7, 2014). "Claims against Gabryszak grow". Times Union.
- ^ McCarthy, Robert; Precious, Tom (12 January 2014). "Gabryszak resigns amid sexual harassment claims". buffalonews.com. The Buffalo News. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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