Nicholas LaPorte Sr. (June 24, 1926 – December 1, 1990) was an American Democratic Party politician who settled in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. He represented parts of that borough in the New York City Council from 1977–1984, then served as Deputy Borough President from 1985–1989.[1][2] A street is named "Nick LaPorte Place" in his honor, between Barrett Triangle and Staten Island Borough Hall.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Nicholas LaPorte Dies; Ex-S.I. Councilman, 63", The New York Times, December 4, 1990.
  2. ^ "Candidate – Nicholas LaPorte", OurCampaigns.com.
  3. ^ "Barrett Park", Staten Island Historical Society.
  4. ^ "Borough Hall", Office of the Borough President.
Political offices Preceded byAnthony Gaeta New York City Council, 1st district 1977–1984 Succeeded byFrank Fossella Preceded by Deputy Borough President of Staten Island 1985–1989 Succeeded byJames Molinaro


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