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Things to know about Chuck:

When was Chuck born?
Chuck was born on November 23, 1950

Where does Chuck live?
Chuck lives in Brooklyn, in a neighborhood called Park Slope, with his wife, Iris, and his two daughters, Jessica and Allison. Chuck was born and raised in Brooklyn and has lived in his current apartment for twenty years.

When did Chuck get married?
On Sept 21, 1980, Chuck married Iris Weinshall. Like Chuck, Iris is from Brooklyn. She has worked for the City of New York for the majority of her career. Chuck and Iris celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in September 2001.

How old are Chuck's kids?
Jessica is 17 and Alison is 13. Jessica has a September birthday, and Alison's birthday is in April.

What elementary/high schools did Chuck go to?
Chuck went to PS 197 and then Madison High School, in Brooklyn.

What teams does Chuck root for?
Chuck is a big sports fan. His favorite teams include the Yankees, Giants, Knicks, and Jets.


What are Chuck's favorite:

Movies?
Some of Chuck's favorite movies include Chinatown, Star Wars and The Godfather.

Foods?
Believe it or not, Chuck's favorite food is cold cereal.

Sports?
Chuck likes to play basketball and ride his bicycle all over New York. He also likes to watch baseball and football.

Places to visit outside of New York?
Every year, Chuck and his family take a trip out west to visit America's great National Parks. They have visited virtually every major National Park, and their favorite is Yellowstone.

Historical figures?
Chuck's favorite historical figure is Abraham Lincoln.


 
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