Dan Quart
American politician
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::summary American politician ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Dan Quart |
| caption | Quart in 2020 |
| state_assembly | New York |
| district | 73rd |
| term_start | September 14, 2011 |
| term_end | December 31, 2022 |
| predecessor | Jonathan Bing |
| successor | Alex Bores |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| party | Democratic |
| spouse | Miriam Quart |
| children | 2 |
| residence | Upper East Side, Manhattan |
| alma_mater | Binghamton University (BA) |
| St. John's University (JD) | |
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Dan Quart (born May 29, 1972) In 2022, he was elected to an open seat on the New York City Civil Court.
Early life and education
Quart was born in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. He grew up in Mitchell-Lama Housing. His father was a teacher for 41 years and a member of the United Federation of Teachers.
Career
After being admitted to the bar, Quart worked as a volunteer lawyer for Legal Aid's Housing Division. In 2003, he was awarded the Pro Bono Publico Award by New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye for his commitment to providing legal services to the poor.
Before his election to the State Assembly, Quart served on Manhattan Community Board 8 for eight years, where he was co-chair of the Transportation Committee and the chair of the board's Second Ave Subway Task force. When the project stalled, he helped secure $1 billion in funding.
In 2005, he finished second in the Democratic primary for City Council to Jessica Lappin.
Quart was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2011. He has introduced legislation to end cash bail, reform campaign finance laws for District Attorneys races, and hold reckless drivers accountable. He was part of a 7-year effort to repeal New York's gravity knife ban, a state law found unconstitutional by a Manhattan federal court judge.
In 2012, he was named one of *City & State'''s "40 under 40" people who are young and influential in New York City politics.
In 2021, he ran for Manhattan District Attorney, losing in the Democratic primary to Alvin Bragg.
He had continued to do criminal defense work while serving in the assembly.
Quart was elected to the New York City Civil Court in 2022. He served in New York City Criminal Court, Bronx County, from 2023 through 2025.
Personal life
Quart resides on the Upper East Side with his wife Miriam, and their two children.
References
References
- (2021-12-23). "Dan Quart Retiring From UES Assembly Seat; Kallos, Squire May Run".
- https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=QZsmtjJXLtSX7MnIM6g9aw%3D%3D
- "Biography".
- (October 21, 2018). "Race to Represent 2018: An Interview with State Assembly District 73 Incumbent Dan Quart".
- "About Dan". danquart.com.
- Hicks, Jonathan P.. (September 15, 2005). "The New York Primary: The Dynasty; Family Name in Brooklyn Loses Clout With Defeat". [[The New York Times]].
- McKinley, Jesse. (May 31, 2019). "The 'Gravity Knife' Led to Thousands of Questionable Arrests. Now It's Legal.". The New York Times.
- Pehme, Morgan (May 21, 2012). [http://archives.cityandstateny.com/rising-stars-40-40-dan-quart/ "Rising Stars 40 Under 40: Dan Quart"] {{Webarchive. link. (December 8, 2015 . ''[[Manhattan Media). City & State]]''.
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