Benjamin Heller

Benjamin Heller was an English-American lawyer and politician, who is known for his work in creating the New York City Code of Ethics and for serving as the 10th Mayor of Flower Hill, New York.

Biography

Birth Heller was born in Liverpool, England, ca. 1905.

Education For college, Heller attended New York University, and served as the Senior President of the Student Council of New York University. After graduating from New York University, Heller then attended Harvard Law School, where he earned his bachelor's degree in law in 1929.

Career After graduating from Harvard, Heller began working as a lawyer, and joined the Brooklyn-based firm of Meier Steinbrink. During this time, Heller was one of the participants in the creation of the New York City Code of Ethics, and was associated with Stanley Kruetzer in the creation of the ethics code. Heller was selected to be the special arbitrator for the ruling because the regular arbitrator for matters relating to contract disputes, Dr. Donald F. Shaughnessy, was unable to participate. He served in this capacity until 1970, when he was succeeded by George B. Higgins.

Death Heller died on May 13, 1974, at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, after a long battle with an illness. He is buried at Beth David Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.

Personal life At the time of his death, Heller lived at 166 Hemlock Road in Flower Hill.

Heller was married to Ruth. Together, they had three children: Susan, Carole, and Richard.