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Election Results November, 2009

Town of Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Supervisor
Keith Scalia (D) – 27%, 16,158 votes
John Venditto (R) – 73%, 43,483 votes   WINNER


Oyster Bay Town Clerk
Steven Labriola (R) – 69%, 39,756 votes   WINNER
John Capobianco (D) – 31%, 17,813


Oyster Bay Town Council
Matthew Meng (D) – 11%, 18,246 votes
Joseph Pinto (R) – 22%, 35,777 votes   WINNER
Erin Reilley (D) – 12%, 19,525 votes
Elizabeth Faughnan (R) – 22%, 35,682 votes   WINNER
Douglas Watson (D) – 11%, 18,694 votes
Chris Coschignano (R) – 23%, 37,758 votes   WINNER

Nassau County
Nassau County Executive
Tom Suozzi (D) – 48%, 118,111 votes
Steven Hansen (C) – 4%, 9,552 votes
Edward Mangano (R) – 48%, 117,874 votes


Nassau County District Attorney
Kathleen Rice (D) – 54%, 129,508 votes   WINNER
Joy Watson (R) – 46%, 109,526 votes


Nassau County Comptroller
Howard Weitzman (D) – 50%, 114,897 votes
George Maragos (R) – 50%, 115, 473 votes


Nassau County Clerk
Maureen O’Connell (R) – 62%, 142,774 votes   WINNER
Carrie Solages (D) – 38%, 86,482

Nassau County Court Judge
Meryl Berkowitz (D) – 54%, 109,412 votes   WINNER
Eric Bjorneby (R) – 46%, 94,102 votes


Nassau 2nd District Court Judge
Terence Murphy (R) – 58%, 67,443 votes   WINNER
Donald Birnbaum (D) – 42%, 48,918 votes


Nassau 3rd District Court Judge
Sondra Pardes (D) – 55%, 18,628 votes   WINNER
Harry DeMell (R) – 45%, 15,213 votes


Nassau 4th District Court Judge
Anna Anzalone (R) – 64%, 35,629 votes   WINNER
Amy Marion (D) – 36%, 19,687 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 1
Kevan Abrahams (D) – 85%, 5,521 votes   WINNER
Elton McCabe (R) – 15%, 946 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 2
Robert Troiano (D) – 72%, 4,051 votes   WINNER
Pablo Sinclair (PF) – 3%, 168 votes
Derek Partee (R) – 25%, 1,387 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 3
Nina Petraro Bastardi (D) – 42%, 4,345 votes
John Ciotti (R) – 58%, 5,919 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 4
Denise Ford (D) – 100%, 8,091   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 5
Joseph Scannell (D) – 51%, 7,103 votes   WINNER
Christian Browne (R) – 49%, 6,729 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 6
Vincent Grasso (D) – 29%, 3,430 votes
Francis Becker Jr. (R) – 71%, 8,342 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 7
Jeffrey Toback (D) – 45%, 5,544 votes
Howard Kopel (R) – 55%, 6,654 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 8
Vincent Muscarella (R) – 78%, 10,663 votes   WINNER
Gaspare Tumminello (D) – 22%, 3,062 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 9
Richard Nicolello (R) – 69%, 8,593 votes   WINNER
Dolores Sedacca (D) – 31%, 3,863 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 10
Judi Bosworth (D) – 62%, 7,158 votes   WINNER
Garry Stark (R) – 38%, 4,308 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 11
Wayne Wink Jr. (D) – 60%, 7,202 votes   WINNER
Jeffrey Losquadro (R) – 40%, 4,765 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 12
Peter Schmitt (R) – 80%, 11,659 votes   WINNER
John Rennhack (D) – 20%, 2,904 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 13
Stephanie Ovadia (WF) – 3%, 363
Patricia Maher (D) – 27%, 3,473 votes
Norma Gonsalves (R) – 70%, 8,831 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 14
Joseph Belesi (R) – 50%, 7,184 votes
David Mejias (D) – 50%, 7,156 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 15
Glenn Stephenson (D) – 25%, 3,300 votes
Dennis Dunne Sr. (R) – 75%, 9,930 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 16
Rebecca Alesia (R) – 43%, 6,166 votes
Judy Jacobs (D) – 57%, 8,095 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 17
Rose Marie Walker (R) – 74%, 9,431 votes   WINNER
Arshad Majid (D) – 26%, 3,236 votes


Nassau Legislature-District 18
Michael Montesano (R) – 46%, 5,701 votes
Diane Yatauro (D) – 54%, 6,782 votes   WINNER


Nassau Legislature-District 19
Fred Jones (R) – 32%, 4,293 votes
David Denenberg (D) – 68%, 8,966 votes   WINNER


City of Glen Cove

Glen Cove Mayor
Ralph Suozzi (D) – 60%, 3,199 votes   WINNER
Paul Meli (R) – 40%, 2.122 votes


City of Glen Cove Council
Timothy Tenke (D) – 10%, 2,852 votes
Sean Dwyer (D) – 10%, 2,873 votes
Penelope Reddan (R) – 6%, 1,726 votes
Pamela Panzenbeck (R) – 7%, 2,056 votes
Nicholas DiLeo (D) – 10%, 3,017 votes   WINNER
Michael Famiglietti (D) – 10%, 2,973 votes
Linda Darby (R) – 7%, 2,021 votes
James Greenberg (R) – 6%, 1,852 votes
Gerald Gardvits (R) – 6%, 1,879 votes
Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D) – 10%, 2,889 votes
David Nieri (R) – 7%, 1,993 votes
Anthony Jiminez (D) – 10%, 2,794 votes


Town of Hempstead

Hempstead Supervisor
Kristen McElroy (D) – 35%, 40,958 votes
Kate Murray (R) – 65%, 75,675 votes   WINNER


Hempstead Town Clerk
Mark Bonilla (R) – 65%, 78,939 votes   WINNER
Anthony Rattoballi (D) – 35%, 42,430 votes


Hempstead 1st District Town Council
Tracy Worthy (R) – 16%, 2,045 votes
Dorothy Goosby (D) – 84%, 10,400 votes   WINNER


Hempstead 4th District Town Council
Jean Brett-Leach (D) – 29%, 7,420 votes
Anthony Santino (R) – 71%, 18,470 votes   WINNER


Hempstead 6th District Town Council
Matthew Hynes (D) – 26%, 6,096 votes
Gary Hudes (R) – 74%, 17,218 votes   WINNER


City of Long Beach

Long Beach City Council
Michael Fagen (D) – 17%, 3,599 votes
Maureen Doherty (R) – 16%, 3,475 votes
Marvin Weiss (R) – 16%, 3,405 votes
Lenny Torres (D) – 17%, 3,527 votes
John McLaughlin Jr. (R) – 17%, 3,651 votes   WINNER
Francine Adelson (D) – 17%, 3,507 votes

Long Beach City Judge – 100% reporting
Scott Nigro (D) – 47%, 3,440 votes
Frank Dikranis (R) – 53%, 3,803 votes   WINNER


Town of North Hempstead

N. Hempstead Supervisor
Lee Tu (R) – 46%, 17,600 votes
Jon Kaiman (D) – 54%, 20,333 votes   WINNER

N. Hempstead Town Clerk – 100% reporting
Leslie Gross (D) – 56%, 20,314 votes   WINNER
Jon Wicks (R) – 44%, 15,781 votes


N. Hempstead 1st District Town Council
Viviana Russell (D) – 59%, 2,989 votes   WINNER
Karin Campbell (R) – 41%, 2,071 votes


N. Hempstead 3rd District Town Council
Matthew Palakunnathu (D) – 31%, 2,009 votes
Angelo Ferrara (R) – 69%, 4,503 votes   WINNER


N. Hempstead 5th District Town Council
Louis Chisari (R) – 41%, 2,626 votes
Lee Seeman (D) – 59%, 3,758 votes   WINNER

Re-Elect John Venditto, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor
Chris Coschignano, Councilman
Beth Faughnan, Councilwoman
Steve Labriola, Town Clerk
Elect Joe Pinto, Councilman
Supervisor Venditto on the Web


John Venditto, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor
 
Joy Watson for
Nassau County District Attorney
(516) 292.7325
JoyWatsonForDA.com

Joy Watson for District Attorney Nassau County


Elect Joe Belesi
Nassau County Legislator
Visit Joe Belesi on the Web

Joe Belesi for N.C. Legislator 2009
Joe Belesi for N.C. Legislator 2009

Re-Elect Maureen O'Connell
Nassau County Clerk
MaureenOConnell.com

Maureen O'Connell, N.C. Clerk
Maureen O'Connell, N.C. Clerk
Mayor James Altadonna

 
 
Re-Elected Massapequa Park Mayor James Altadonna
Trustee Harry Jacobson and Judge Gerard Giannattasio
on March 18, 2009

 
________________
Election Results 2008
From the Nassau County Board of Elections - Unofficial Results





PRESIDENT-VICE PRESIDENT
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 BARACK OBAMA-JOE BIDEN                   D   308,964
 BARACK OBAMA-JOE BIDEN                   W     7,559   316,523
 JOHN MCCAIN-SARAH PALIN                  R   247,106
 JOHN MCCAIN-SARAH PALIN                  I    11,314
 JOHN MCCAIN-SARAH PALIN                  C    14,345   272,765
 ROGER CALERO-ALYSON KENNEDY              P                 758
 GLORIA LA RIVA-EUGENE PURYEAR            N                  59
 CYNTHIA MCKINNEY-ROSA CLEMENTE           G                 732
 BOB BARR-WAYNE A ROOT                    E               1,242
 RALPH NADER-MATT GONZALEZ                F               1,949
 
 
             JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 HECTOR D LASALLE                         D   237,366
 HECTOR D LASALLE                         I    12,045
 HECTOR D LASALLE                         C    16,739
 HECTOR D LASALLE                         W     8,176   274,326
 EDWARD A MARON                           D   235,070
 EDWARD A MARON                           C    16,819
 EDWARD A MARON                           W     8,588   260,477
 KENNETH A DAVIS                          R   203,259
 KENNETH A DAVIS                          I    12,228   215,487
 JERRY GARGUILO                           D   239,068
 JERRY GARGUILO                           I    12,435
 JERRY GARGUILO                           C    17,497   269,000
 ROBERT A LIFSON                          R   192,446
 ROBERT A LIFSON                          W     8,159   200,605
 WILLIAM J CONDON                         D   231,985
 WILLIAM J CONDON                         R   191,839
 WILLIAM J CONDON                         I    11,270
 WILLIAM J CONDON                         C    17,645   452,739
 PATRICIA FILIBERTO                       R             201,981
 
 
             COUNTY COURT JUDGE
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 NORMAN ST GEORGE                         D   238,476
 NORMAN ST GEORGE                         R   194,662
 NORMAN ST GEORGE                         I    11,092
 NORMAN ST GEORGE                         C    17,737
 NORMAN ST GEORGE                         W     7,915   469,882
 
 
             FAMILY COURT JUDGE
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 ROBIN M KENT                             D   247,029
 ROBIN M KENT                             C    18,063   265,092
 CARNELL FOSKEY                           R   192,365
 CARNELL FOSKEY                           I    11,128
 CARNELL FOSKEY                           W     7,659   211,152
 
 
             DISTRICT COURT JUDGE-2ND DISTRICT
         659 EDS COUNTED       659 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 TRICIA M FERRELL                         D   137,093
 TRICIA M FERRELL                         I     5,322
 TRICIA M FERRELL                         W     4,414   146,829
 IGNATIUS L MUSCARELLA                    R   111,134
 IGNATIUS L MUSCARELLA                    C    10,498   121,632
 FRED J HIRSH                             D   137,431
 FRED J HIRSH                             I     6,334
 FRED J HIRSH                             W     4,561   148,326
 MICHAEL A CIAFFA                         D   135,179
 MICHAEL A CIAFFA                         W     5,818   140,997
 TERENCE P MURPHY                         R   111,699
 TERENCE P MURPHY                         I     6,826
 TERENCE P MURPHY                         C    10,407   128,932
 ROBERT A BRUNO                           D   139,019
 ROBERT A BRUNO                           R   110,636
 ROBERT A BRUNO                           C    11,120   260,775
 FRAN RICIGLIANO                          D   132,527
 FRAN RICIGLIANO                          R   106,156
 FRAN RICIGLIANO                          I     5,252
 FRAN RICIGLIANO                          C    10,828
 FRAN RICIGLIANO                          W     4,709   259,472
 DANA MITCHELL JAFFE                      R   104,438
 DANA MITCHELL JAFFE                      I     5,542
 DANA MITCHELL JAFFE                      C     9,777   119,757
 
 
             DISTRICT COURT JUDGE-4TH DISTRICT
         276 EDS COUNTED       276 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 ANGELO A DELLIGATTI                      D    55,401
 ANGELO A DELLIGATTI                      R    57,576
 ANGELO A DELLIGATTI                      I     3,599
 ANGELO A DELLIGATTI                      C     5,282   121,858
 MARTIN J MASSELL                         D    52,679
 MARTIN J MASSELL                         R    55,212
 MARTIN J MASSELL                         I     3,085
 MARTIN J MASSELL                         C     5,202   116,178
 
 
             REP. IN CONGRESS-2ND DISTRICT
          45 EDS COUNTED        45 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 STEVE J ISRAEL                           D    14,219
 STEVE J ISRAEL                           I       602
 STEVE J ISRAEL                           W       254    15,075
 FRANK J STALZER                          R     5,898
 FRANK J STALZER                          C       447     6,345
 
 
             REP. IN CONGRESS-3RD DISTRICT
         418 EDS COUNTED       418 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 GRAHAM E LONG                            D    68,006
 GRAHAM E LONG                            W     2,812    70,818
 PETER T KING                             R   111,208
 PETER T KING                             I     7,294
 PETER T KING                             C     8,892   127,394
 
 
             REP. IN CONGRESS-4TH DISTRICT
         553 EDS COUNTED       553 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 CAROLYN MCCARTHY                         D   141,775
 CAROLYN MCCARTHY                         I     6,855
 CAROLYN MCCARTHY                         W     4,690   153,320
 JACK M MARTINS                           R    79,927
 JACK M MARTINS                           C     7,312    87,239
 
 
             REP. IN CONGRESS-5TH DISTRICT
         121 EDS COUNTED       121 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 GARY L ACKERMAN                          D    31,253
 GARY L ACKERMAN                          I     1,748
 GARY L ACKERMAN                          W     1,005    34,006
 ELIZABETH BERNEY                         R              18,073
 JUN POLICARPIO                           C               1,062
 
 
             STATE SENATOR-5TH DISTRICT
         150 EDS COUNTED       150 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 CARL L MARCELLINO                        R    35,523
 CARL L MARCELLINO                        I     2,396
 CARL L MARCELLINO                        C     2,443    40,362
 MATTHEW T MENG                           D              25,692
 
 
             STATE SENATOR-6TH DISTRICT
         244 EDS COUNTED       244 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 KRISTEN M MCELROY                        D    51,580
 KRISTEN M MCELROY                        W     1,944    53,524
 KEMP HANNON                              R    49,782
 KEMP HANNON                              I     2,882
 KEMP HANNON                              C     4,216    56,880
 
 
             STATE SENATOR-7TH DISTRICT
         264 EDS COUNTED       264 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 BARBARA C DONNO                          R    43,224
 BARBARA C DONNO                          I     2,444
 BARBARA C DONNO                          C     3,382    49,050
 CRAIG M JOHNSON                          D              63,470
 
 
             STATE SENATOR-8TH DISTRICT
         214 EDS COUNTED       214 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 CAROL A GORDON                           D    35,183
 CAROL A GORDON                           W     1,236    36,419
 CHARLES J FUSCHILLO JR                   R    55,708
 CHARLES J FUSCHILLO JR                   I     3,969
 CHARLES J FUSCHILLO JR                   C     4,368    64,045
 
 
             STATE SENATOR-9TH DISTRICT
         265 EDS COUNTED       265 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 DEAN G SKELOS                            R    68,261
 DEAN G SKELOS                            I     4,647
 DEAN G SKELOS                            C     4,313    77,221
 ROY D SIMON                              D              42,127
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-10TH DISTRICT
          18 EDS COUNTED        18 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 JAMES D CONTE                            R     4,570
 JAMES D CONTE                            I       269
 JAMES D CONTE                            C       452
 JAMES D CONTE                            W       126     5,417
 JEFFREY STARK                            D               3,125
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-12TH DISTRICT
         107 EDS COUNTED       107 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 JOSEPH S SALADINO                        R    31,003
 JOSEPH S SALADINO                        I     1,647
 JOSEPH S SALADINO                        C     2,707
 JOSEPH S SALADINO                        W       952    36,309
 KEITH A SCALIA                           D              17,114
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-13TH DISTRICT
         120 EDS COUNTED       120 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 CHARLES D LAVINE                         D    30,779
 CHARLES D LAVINE                         I     1,247
 CHARLES D LAVINE                         W       632    32,658
 GEORGE B MCMENAMIN                       R    16,409
 GEORGE B MCMENAMIN                       C     1,249    17,658
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-14TH DISTRICT
         119 EDS COUNTED       119 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 ROBERT D BARRA                           R    24,939
 ROBERT D BARRA                           I     1,483
 ROBERT D BARRA                           C     2,033
 ROBERT D BARRA                           W       821    29,276
 JOSEPH J FERRARA                         D              21,799
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-15TH DISTRICT
         109 EDS COUNTED       109 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 ROB WALKER                               R    24,720
 ROB WALKER                               I     1,530
 ROB WALKER                               C     1,962
 ROB WALKER                               W       787    28,999
 STEPHANIE G OVADIA                       D              19,191
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-16TH DISTRICT
         122 EDS COUNTED       122 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 MICHELLE E SCHIMEL                       D    29,685
 MICHELLE E SCHIMEL                       I     1,248
 MICHELLE E SCHIMEL                       W       774    31,707
 MATTHEW S MITCHELL                       R              18,557
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-17TH DISTRICT
         124 EDS COUNTED       124 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 THOMAS MCKEVITT                          R    26,525
 THOMAS MCKEVITT                          I     1,429
 THOMAS MCKEVITT                          C     2,328    30,282
 JOHN L PINTO                             D              21,898
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-18TH DISTRICT
          87 EDS COUNTED        87 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 EARLENE HOOPER                           D    29,646
 EARLENE HOOPER                           I       446    30,092
 DARREN R BRYANT                          R     3,874
 DARREN R BRYANT                          C       369     4,243
 HENRY CONYERS                            W                 913
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-19TH DISTRICT
         110 EDS COUNTED       110 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 DAVID G MCDONOUGH                        R    26,898
 DAVID G MCDONOUGH                        I     1,557
 DAVID G MCDONOUGH                        C     2,194
 DAVID G MCDONOUGH                        W       811    31,460
 HOWARD A KUDLER                          D              19,142
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-20TH DISTRICT
         110 EDS COUNTED       110 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 HARVEY WEISENBERG                        D    29,054
 HARVEY WEISENBERG                        I     1,969
 HARVEY WEISENBERG                        W       942    31,965
 MICHAEL G MCGINTY                        R    15,412
 MICHAEL G MCGINTY                        C     1,045    16,457
 
 
             MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY-21ST DISTRICT
         111 EDS COUNTED       111 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 THOMAS W ALFANO                          R    24,833
 THOMAS W ALFANO                          I     1,374
 THOMAS W ALFANO                          C     1,916
 THOMAS W ALFANO                          W     1,457    29,580
 ALAN SMILOWITZ                           D              18,032
 
 
             PROPOSAL NO. 1-STATE PROPOSITION
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 YES                                                    148,461
 NO                                                      45,155
 
 
             PROPOSAL NO. 2-COUNTY PROPOSITION
       1,137 EDS COUNTED     1,137 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 YES                                                     89,963
 NO                                                      78,438
 
 
             PROPOSAL NO. 3-VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF
           5 EDS COUNTED         5 EDS IN RACE
   CANDIDATE NAME                      PARTY  RESULTS   CANDIDATE TOTAL
 
 YES                                                        791
 NO                                                         375

Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Elected Officials SWEEP:

Open Space Bond Proposal PASSED by 72%
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor:  John Venditto by 68%
Receiver of Taxes:  James Stefanich by 60%
Town Clerk:  Steve Labriola by 66%
Town Council:  Anthony Macagnone, Rose Marie Walker and Joseph Muscarella by 63%
Nassau County Legislators: Dave Mejias WINS by 225 votes and Peter Schmitt by 76%
4th District Judge: Rhonda Erin Fischer by 60%
TOB Supervisor John Venditto
TOB Supervisor John Venditto
James Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes & Wife
James Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes & Wife
TOB Clerk Steve Labriola & Councilwoman Rose Walker
TOB Clerk Steve Labriola & Councilwoman Rose Walker
Councilman Joseph Muscarella
Councilman Joseph Muscarella
N.C. Legislator Peter Schmitt
N.C. Legislator Peter Schmitt
Hon. Rhonda Erin Fischer and Family
Hon. Rhonda Erin Fischer and Family
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Nassau County Republicans Hold Old-Fashioned Rally
by Alyssa-Rae

       On the eve of Election Day, Nassau County republicans got riled up and ready to vote with the help of Presidential Candidate, Rudy Giuliani.  Cheers and applause exploded throughout the Stuart Thomas Manor at 2143 Boundary Ave. in Farmingdale, as each republican candidate, and finally Giuliani, was introduced.  Giuliani encouraged attendees to get out and vote republican, especially supporting Joe Belesi, the republican candidate for 14th District County Legislator.  Following his speech, the Star Spangled Banner was sung and budding opera singer, Christopher Macchio beautifully serenaded the former NYC Mayor.  The event concluded, leaving the crowd excited to go out and vote republican!

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The History of Political Leadership in the Town of Oyster Bay

By Alyssa-Rae

Republicans and Democrats: the differences have created friction since the dawn of both parties in the early-to-mid-1800s.  The Republican Party has captured the vote of Town of Oyster Bay citizens since the inception, largely attributable to Republican officials' traditional values when implementing improvements upon the Town's services, public works and government decisions.  Are residents ready for a radical change?

The Republican and Democratic parties were created in order to provide an identity for those who challenged the beliefs surrounding them.  Republicans essentially believe in tradition, more limits on private life, and freedom from government regulation on economic activity and business; but how do the Republicans of Oyster Bay define themselves?  "I consider myself family-oriented, country-oriented and I define myself as an American," stated Joseph Belesi, Republican candidate for County Legislator.

Evolved from the Democratic-Republican party of the late 1700's to early 1800's, Democrats take a more liberal approach, supporting dynamic change, freedom from government intervention into private life, and regulations on economic activity and business.  Democratic Town Council Candidate, Jay Cherlin, believes, "the Democratic party really represents a belief in progressive issues and things that are for the common man."

Republicans have run the Town of Oyster Bay essentially since the formation of a self-governing Town.  Do citizens simply approve of the way it has been managed?  Belesi believes this is the case.  "[The Town officials] are very receptive to constituents, and respond.  The streets are excellent, the parks are excellent and they take care of business."  The facts are clear that those who run Oyster Bay have done an extraordinary job in creating a town "second to none," commented Assemblyman Joseph Saladino (R).

And citizens share the same belief re-electing Republicans term after term.  States Anthony D. Macagnone, up for re-election for Town Councilman, "The caliber of candidate that the Republicans offer is more qualified."  Town officials throughout Oyster Bay's history have provided great services, an exceptional parks department and community activities.  Taking care of the Town environmentally and aesthetically, Town officials have instituted programs such as the S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Collection and Homeowners' Cleanup Programs.
 
Community activities provide a fun way for young people in the community to be active and productive, with the Youth Council, school recreation, and CAPA (Cultural and Performing Arts) programs.  Music Under the Stars and like programs encourage people in the community to come out and spend some time with family, friends and neighbors.  The Town's beaches and parks are beautiful, as well as its nationally-renowned golf course.  "Year after year, their service to the townspeople has been the Town officials' number one priority," said Assemblyman Saladino.

Republican officials have done wonders in the Town, but is there room for improvement?  Are Oyster Bay citizens ready for a change this Election Day?  "When one party holds a position of power for too long, the benefits of democracy are lost to its citizens.  Fair political competition is necessary for the community," stated Democratic Town Council candidate Carol Gordon.  While those running Oyster Bay currently do an excellent job, the benefits of having both parties involved could be even greater.  In the current one-party government, "there is no discourse, there is no debate, there is no accountability, and there is no oversight.  Certainly, that is not the way the founding fathers intended it," commented Keith Scalia, the Democratic Town Council candidate with a Dead Poet's Society approach. 

Democrats are looking to bring to the issues, representation of the more liberal citizens of Oyster Bay.  "One-party rule is stagnating and hindering the Town of Oyster Bay.  [With diversity in the government], we can increase debate on issues," stated Town Supervisor Candidate, Joseph Terino (D).  Town Clerk Candidate Matthew Meng feels he and his party can really improve the Town for citizens by making information more public.  "As a citizen you have the right to ask your government questions.  We're trying to make [the Town] more open, and more democratic."

Just how drastic of a change do citizens want, though?  Comfortable with the consistency of government, a change, if any, must be subtle and almost imperceptible.  "[Here in Oyster Bay], we jealously guard our suburban quality of life," commented Republican Town Clerk Steven Labriola, and past Republican governments have certainly maintained high standards.  "It is part of the reason why people re-elect our Republican team."  Democrats may be looking to alter the Town too much, and regardless of the implied benefits, people do not take well to change, especially after the success of recent Republican councils.

While debate in government can reap positive results, it can also lead to a stalemate and a stand-still in advancement.  Debates over issues may become long and drawn out, as in past bi-partisan rule.  When everyone agrees, swift and decisive action can be taken.  "We work to make the Town better - to make it what each of us wants it to be," said Republican Town Councilwoman Rose Walker.  Working to benefit residents, decisions are often made to serve "the greater good" and provide the services and security we continue to enjoy.  However, sometimes those decisions may not be right for everyone.  "Our team wants to return to the core principles of smaller, smarter government," said Town Clerk Steve Labriola. 

When asked his thoughts of Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, John Venditto, resident Richard Porcelli quoted Rudyard Kipling, "If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch..."  One can't help but wonder if Venditto's administration is the ultimate reflection of the Town's people it serves.

Whether the Republicans elected officials provide outstanding services or the Town of Oyster Bay residents have a strong aversion to change, one thing is clear: Republicans have run Oyster Bay since its birth.  Democratic candidates are looking to challenge this institution now, but are you, the citizens of Oyster Bay, ready for this change?  Voter registration information is available above.  Decide how your Town of Oyster Bay will be run by voting on November 6th, 2007.

 

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Rhonda Fischer
CLICK on Photo to View Interview with 4th District Court Judge Candidate Rhonda Fischer by Christine Sohmer
The Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park Held its Annual Election
on Tuesday, March 20, 2007.  In their "Unopposed " race,
Mayor James Altadonna and Trustees Harry Jacobson and Joseph Pinto
Were Re-elected by 292 Voters.
 

Mayor Altadonna
Mayor, James Altadonna
Harry Jacobson
Trustee, Harry Jacobson
Joseph Pinto
Trustee, Joseph Pinto
Massapequa Park Election

Mayor James Altadonna and Deputy Mayor Joe Pinto
on their Campaign Trail
Pictured Below on Saturday, January 20, 2007 on Park Boulevard
 

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