Levy was born on January 24, 1931, in Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York.
[1] He also sponsored zero tolerance legislation that prohibited drivers under the age of 21 from operating a motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.
[1][2] In August 1998, signs were installed along the Meadowbrook State Parkway dedicating the road in honor of Levy for his role in sponsoring seat belt legislation.
Signs were erected at both ends of the Meadowbrook Parkway and at a point near the Babylon Turnpike interchange.
Levy Lakeside elementary school located in Merrick, New York are both named after him.