Edward C. Sullivan

Edward Christian Sullivan Sullivan moved to New York City in 1957. For his education, he studied at Sorbonne University and The New School College of Performing Arts, graduating from the latter in 1968. Fluent in French, he spent fifteen years teaching the English language at the City University of New York and New York University, among other schools.

Politics Sullivan is a Democrat. He was elected to the New York State Assembly after winning 26% of the vote in an election with seven candidates. He was a member of the New York State Assembly, serving from 1977 to December 31, 2001; he represented the 70th district from 1977 to 1982, and its 69th district from 1982 to 2001. and was also chairman on the Subcommittee on Libraries from at least 1982. He was also delegate to the 1988 Democratic National Convention. In 1987, he sponsored a bill which would have extended the government oversight of housing for 15 years. In 2000, he sponsored a bill requiring those over the age of 14 to wear bicycle helmets. He also supports equality. In 1977, he became one of the first elected officials to criticize the New York City government for their decision to close Knickerbocker Hospital, calling the decision racist. In 1987, he advocated for racial equality among scholarship recipients.

Personal life Sullivan is married to businesswoman Madonna Rauscher. They have two daughters, including actress Nicole Sullivan. He is Catholic.