Bill Magnarelli
Bill Magnarelli | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 129th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Mahoney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1949 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen Magnarelli (Passed 2017) |
Domestic partner | Didi Barret |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Syracuse University (BS, JD) |
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| Website | Official website |
William B. Magnarelli (born March 20, 1949) is an American politician and member of the New York State Assembly. He has represented the 129th district since 1999 as a Democrat.
Magnarelli's district includes the Northside, Westside, Eastwood and Valley areas of the City of Syracuse, as well as the towns of Geddes and Van Buren. In 1998, he won the election for an open seat.[1]
In the 2026 Democratic primary, Magnarelli was defeated by Maurice Brown.[2]
Early life, education, and military service
[edit]Magnarelli grew up in Syracuse, attended Our Lady of Pompei School and St. John the Baptist Academy. He received his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1970, majoring in history. He attended Syracuse University Law School, graduating with honors in 1973. After graduating, Bill Magnarelli served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years, attaining the rank of captain.[3]
Magnarelli's wife Karen, died in 2017 from cancer.[4] He has since formed a relationship with his assembly colleague, Didi Barrett.[5]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Magnarelli easily wins re-election in 129th Assembly district". Post-Standard. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ Weiner, Mark (June 30, 2026). "Mo Brown claims victory over Bill Magnarelli in NY Assembly primary". Syracuse.com. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ "William B. Magnarelli - Assembly District 129 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly".
- ↑ Lohmann, Patrick (April 7, 2017). "Karen Magnarelli, teacher, activist and wife of CNY Assemblyman, dies at 68". syracuse. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Sterne, Peter (February 14, 2025). "Meet City & State's 2025 political power couples". City & State NY. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 1949 births
- Lawyers from Syracuse, New York
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
- Politicians from Syracuse, New York
- Syracuse University College of Law alumni
- American people of Italian descent
- Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences alumni
- 21st-century members of the New York State Legislature
- 20th-century members of the New York State Legislature