Edward N. Costikyan

Edward N. Costikyan (September 24, 1924 – June 22, 2012) was an American Democratic Party politician who was notable for reforming the party in New York City. He was also the author of many books and articles on varied topics of public policy and political science.

Early life and education Costikyan was born in Weehawken, New Jersey on September 24, 1924. By 1940, he and his family (father, Mihran Nazar Costikyan; mother, Berthe Muller Costikyan; and older brother Andrew M. Costikyan) had moved to West 122nd Street in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. His father was an oriental rug dealer of Armenian descent while his mother was a native of Switzerland. For many years until his death, he served as a member of the advisory board for the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School.

Personal life Costikyan was married twice. His first marriage to Frances Holmgren ended in divorce. In 1977, he married Barbara Heine, a freelance writer and daughter of advertising executive, Arthur C. Fatt in a Unitarian ceremony. He has two children from his first marriage including game designer Greg Costikyan. He was a founder and conductor for the Occasional Oratorio and Orchestral Society.

Coskityan died on June 22, 2012, at the age of 87, at his daughter's home in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Partial bibliography Costikyan was the author of many works on the law, public policy, and political science, including:

Books Edward N. Costikyan, Behind closed doors: politics in the public interest (Harcourt Brace 1966). Edward N. Costikyan, New Strategies for Regional Cooperation; a Model for the Tri-State New York-New Jersey-Connecticut Area (1973) Edward N. Costikyan, How to Win Votes: The Politics of Nineteen Eighty (Harcourt 1980) . Edward N. Costikyan, What Happened To The Body Politic: Can it Be Restored? (Publish America 2005) . Edward N. Costikyan, Commentaries by Edward N. Costikyan: The Luck of the Draw and other essays (peachland books 2006) .

Articles

Oral history Oral History Interview with Edward N. Costikyan at Google Books