Richard Blumenthal (R,C)
Blumenthal, also 57, is a political newcomer and retired guidance counselor from Westhampton Beach who believes education reform can lead to lower school taxes. He takes issue with the phasing out of local diplomas in favor of Regents diplomas and the high costs of special education.
Long Island Elections 2011: Complete Long Island Voters’ Guide
As Long Island struggles amid a seemingly nonexistent economic recovery and Nassau and Suffolk county leaders fight to close multi-million-dollar budget holes, voters will hit the polls Nov. 8 to decide the fate of both legislatures. The Suffolk County [...]
Elections 2010: Edward Ra
Edward Ra (R,C,I ) Franklin Square www.voteedra.com Ra is a 28-year-old assistant Hempstead town attorney and the son of Hempstead’s current town attorney. He says he’ll vote against tax increases, vote to repeal the MTA payroll tax, stop property tax [...]
Elections 2010: Patrick Nicolosi
Patrick Nicolosi (D) Elmont www.patnicolosi.com Nicolosi, 53, is a longtime civic leader and retired truck driver who beat the Democratic Party’s pick in the primary last month in the race to replace outgoing Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley [...]