Friday, October 29, 2004
Playing the race card
October 29 2004 Newsday
Independence Party workers give out fliers on Staten Island Ferry urging blacks to vote for black Republican
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
Black passengers on the Staten Island Ferry were given handbills yesterday asking them to vote for a candidate because they were black, officials said.
The Independence Party said it distributed the fliers on behalf of Al Curtis, a Republican it supports in the race for a state Senate seat on Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
Independence Party workers give out fliers on Staten Island Ferry urging blacks to vote for black Republican
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
Black passengers on the Staten Island Ferry were given handbills yesterday asking them to vote for a candidate because they were black, officials said.
The Independence Party said it distributed the fliers on behalf of Al Curtis, a Republican it supports in the race for a state Senate seat on Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
4 candidates are endorsed
October 27 2004 Staten Island Advance
By TIM GRAY
The New York State Fraternal Order of Police last night endorsed three Staten Island candidates running for office on Tuesday, citing their "dedication and commitment" to law enforcement.
The candidates receiving endorsements were Assemblyman Matthew Mirones (R-East Shore/Brooklyn); Al Curtis, the Republican candidate for the 23rd state Senate seat, and John Russell, the GOP North Shore Assembly candidate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
By TIM GRAY
The New York State Fraternal Order of Police last night endorsed three Staten Island candidates running for office on Tuesday, citing their "dedication and commitment" to law enforcement.
The candidates receiving endorsements were Assemblyman Matthew Mirones (R-East Shore/Brooklyn); Al Curtis, the Republican candidate for the 23rd state Senate seat, and John Russell, the GOP North Shore Assembly candidate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
Three get windfall from GOP
October 26 2004 Newsday
State party pumps thousands into coffers of Senate candidates from New York City as party seeks to increase Albany advantage
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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The state GOP wrote separate checks two days apart for $100,000 within the past 10 days for Al Curtis, their candidate against Democrat Diane Savino for a Brooklyn-Staten Island Senate seat, according to the state Board of Elections.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
State party pumps thousands into coffers of Senate candidates from New York City as party seeks to increase Albany advantage
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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The state GOP wrote separate checks two days apart for $100,000 within the past 10 days for Al Curtis, their candidate against Democrat Diane Savino for a Brooklyn-Staten Island Senate seat, according to the state Board of Elections.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Curtis receives endorsement from prominent Island women
October 17 2004 Staten Island Advance
Female community leaders support Republican for state Senate seat
By STEPHEN HART
Several prominent Staten Island women came out yesterday in support of Al Curtis, endorsing the Republican candidate for the state Senate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of hte Staten Island Advance.
Female community leaders support Republican for state Senate seat
By STEPHEN HART
Several prominent Staten Island women came out yesterday in support of Al Curtis, endorsing the Republican candidate for the state Senate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of hte Staten Island Advance.
Monday, October 11, 2004
Al Curtis gets backing by deputy mayor
October 11 2004 Staten Island Advance
GOP State Senate candidate attempting to become the Island's first elected African-American
By TOM WROBLESKI
Republican state Senate candidate Al Curtis garnered the endorsement of former Deputy Mayor Ninfa Segarra and other members of the Hispanic community in Brooklyn.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
GOP State Senate candidate attempting to become the Island's first elected African-American
By TOM WROBLESKI
Republican state Senate candidate Al Curtis garnered the endorsement of former Deputy Mayor Ninfa Segarra and other members of the Hispanic community in Brooklyn.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
Candidates woo African-American Political Association
October 9 2004 Staten Island Advance
In the end, the group throws its weight behind all the Democratic hopefuls
By TIM GRAY
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"Albany is broken. It is the worst, most dysfunctional form of government in the country," said Democratic candidate for state Senate Diane Savino, who argued that a vote for her opponent, Republican Al Curtis, would essentially be a vote for a party that has continually proved its priorities are upstate.
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Curtis did not deny that the Republican party had a stranglehold on the Senate, but said his political affiliation is a positive thing for the Island.
"If you are going to provide for the community," he said, "you have to have a seat at the table."
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
In the end, the group throws its weight behind all the Democratic hopefuls
By TIM GRAY
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"Albany is broken. It is the worst, most dysfunctional form of government in the country," said Democratic candidate for state Senate Diane Savino, who argued that a vote for her opponent, Republican Al Curtis, would essentially be a vote for a party that has continually proved its priorities are upstate.
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Curtis did not deny that the Republican party had a stranglehold on the Senate, but said his political affiliation is a positive thing for the Island.
"If you are going to provide for the community," he said, "you have to have a seat at the table."
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Bucks and Bennett at Democratic fund-raiser
Sept 27 2004 Newsday
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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Dennis Rivera, head of Local 1199 of the health care workers union, has re-invented the role of local labor leader as political power broker. Although associated with Democratic and liberal causes, he has taken to endorsing Republicans when it suits his needs.
His willingness to turn on Democrats has earned his union the sarcastic tag L6611 - the local's number inverted and backward - by some pols and labor activists.
He got off the hook on one endorsement during the primary when Democratic Assemb. Steven Kaufman lost a race in the Republican Primary to fill a vacant state Senate seat.
Rivera had to endorse Kaufman as a favor to Sen. Joseph Bruno, leader of the Senate's Republican majority. The labor leader is still on the hook for his endorsement of Republican Al Curtis against Democrat Diane Savino for a Senate seat in a Brooklyn/Staten Island district soon to be vacant.
There is no doubt that Rivera will honor his commitment, but one labor official close to the Savino campaign said it remained to be seen whether Rivera would back up his endorsement with actual volunteers and money.
For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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Dennis Rivera, head of Local 1199 of the health care workers union, has re-invented the role of local labor leader as political power broker. Although associated with Democratic and liberal causes, he has taken to endorsing Republicans when it suits his needs.
His willingness to turn on Democrats has earned his union the sarcastic tag L6611 - the local's number inverted and backward - by some pols and labor activists.
He got off the hook on one endorsement during the primary when Democratic Assemb. Steven Kaufman lost a race in the Republican Primary to fill a vacant state Senate seat.
Rivera had to endorse Kaufman as a favor to Sen. Joseph Bruno, leader of the Senate's Republican majority. The labor leader is still on the hook for his endorsement of Republican Al Curtis against Democrat Diane Savino for a Senate seat in a Brooklyn/Staten Island district soon to be vacant.
There is no doubt that Rivera will honor his commitment, but one labor official close to the Savino campaign said it remained to be seen whether Rivera would back up his endorsement with actual volunteers and money.
For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Pordum a step closer to political comeback
July 2004 The Buffalo News
Schroeder wins pivotal primary
By BRIAN MEYER
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In the 145th Assembly District, Schroeder's Democratic primary victory over Paul V. Sullivan and Tom Casey makes him a heavy favorite as he goes into the November election.
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Casey, an Orchard Park engineer and school activist, will appear on the November ballot through an independent nominating petition designated as the School Choice Party.
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For the full story, go to the web site of The Buffalo News.
Schroeder wins pivotal primary
By BRIAN MEYER
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In the 145th Assembly District, Schroeder's Democratic primary victory over Paul V. Sullivan and Tom Casey makes him a heavy favorite as he goes into the November election.
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Casey, an Orchard Park engineer and school activist, will appear on the November ballot through an independent nominating petition designated as the School Choice Party.
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For the full story, go to the web site of The Buffalo News.
A Major victory
Sept 15 2004 Newsday
B'klyn congressman wins in contentious race on a primary night of upsets and tough triumphs
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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Former union official Diane Savino was leading three other candidates in the race to fill the Brooklyn/Staten Island seat of State Sen. Seymour Lachman, who is retiring.
She would face Republican Al Curtis in the general election. That promises to be a spirited contest, as much of organized labor is expected to side with Savino, but the influential health care union headed by Dennis Rivera has backed Curtis.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
B'klyn congressman wins in contentious race on a primary night of upsets and tough triumphs
BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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Former union official Diane Savino was leading three other candidates in the race to fill the Brooklyn/Staten Island seat of State Sen. Seymour Lachman, who is retiring.
She would face Republican Al Curtis in the general election. That promises to be a spirited contest, as much of organized labor is expected to side with Savino, but the influential health care union headed by Dennis Rivera has backed Curtis.
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For the full story, go to the web site of Newsday.
Monday, September 06, 2004
Brooklyn BP backs hopeful for Senate
September 3 2004 Staten Island Advance
By ROB HART
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Ms. Savino, a Rosebank resident, is making a run for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Seymour Lachman (D-North Shore/Brooklyn).
Kelvin Alexander of West Brighton and Brooklynites Rodney Knight and Cole Ettman are also running in the primary. Al Curtis of Tompkinsville is the Republican Party candidate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
By ROB HART
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Ms. Savino, a Rosebank resident, is making a run for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Seymour Lachman (D-North Shore/Brooklyn).
Kelvin Alexander of West Brighton and Brooklynites Rodney Knight and Cole Ettman are also running in the primary. Al Curtis of Tompkinsville is the Republican Party candidate.
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For the full story, go to the web site of the Staten Island Advance.
