Philip Soskin
7th District

 

Please feel free to contact Phil at:
(845) 638-5752 or
email soskinp@co.rockland.ny.us

PERSONAL:

  • Born in New York City, grew up in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx
  • Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School.
  • Received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the Baruch School of Business of the City College of New York.
  • Served in the United States Army for 2 years on active duty. Stationed in France for 18 months.
  • Moved from New York City to Monsey in 1968.
  • Married to Joan Nowve’ in 1959.  The father of 3 children; Richard, Laura, and Bonnie. Now happily the grandfather of 8 grandchildren.

 BUSINESS:

  • Self employed, Licensed New York State Public Accountant.
  • Prior to self-employment worked for many C.P.A. firms.
  • Taught Accounting at Rockland Community College as an Adjunct Professor.

 COMMUNITY:

  • Served as President and in various other positions at B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue of Monsey, N.Y.
  • On the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Service of Rockland County.
  • Member of Jewish War Veterans; Fred Hecht Post.
  • As a young man, Assistant Scoutmaster and Explorer Advisor to Boy Scouts of America.

 POLITICAL:

  • Democratic Committeeman
  • Monsey Area Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Committee
  • Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Orthodox Caucus
  • Member of Rockland County Workers’ Compensation Self Insurance Committee
  • Member of Town of Ramapo Planning Board
  • Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development Funds

 COUNTY:

  • Chairman, Multi-Services Committee
  • Member, Budget and Finance Committee
  • Member, Government Operations Committee
Member, Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority