Howard Blankman, L.I. PR Vet, Civic Leader, Dies at 91

Thu., Mar. 23, 2017

By Jack O'Dwyer

Howard Blankman, 91, a PR counselor who was a leader in community affairs and an accomplished composer and musician, died March 17 in his home in Port Washington, L.I.

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