If a candidate runs outside the county line then it is the State Executive Committee who has the say.

Thus that is why Bruno kept the district lines for Senator Spano “within” the county. So as Mike Long would not strip Spano of the endorsement.

You’ve got to get Shelly Silver, the poster boy for corruption in New York State politics, out of office.

While we’re at it, throw ALL the bums out. Maybe excluding my pal Mike Spano, and Sen. Morahan over in Rockland. And also exclude from my “throw the bums out” equation Greg Ball: anyone who can antagonize as many comfortable establishment people as Greg Ball has managed to do in two short years can’t be all bad. In fact, he has something going for him.

Otherwise, a “hit list” of corrupt, “go along to get along” New York State elected officials should make for a clean slate.

It seems like 3d parties in New York exist to provide a route for patronage and money for certain people that would not otherwise be available, and no ideological reason.

Jim Martorano was first elected to the Yorktown Board in 1991, making him the first Democrat elected in twelve years. There he has worked across party lines and built a reputation as an independent voice who gets the job done. Jim has put his knowledge and experience as a father and trial lawyer to good use for his constituents. These are only some of the reasons why the voters have elected him each and every time his name has appeared on the ballot.

As Councilman he held a twelve hour telethon to raise money for a community center, expanded affordable housing for seniors, served on two public school district committees to fight teen drinking and drug abuse, and consistently fought for fiscally responsible policy and progressive social values. In 2004, he helped write and lobby for a bill in the state house to protect victims of Lyme Disease.

It is Jim’s dedication to his constituents, not his political party, which has earned him the respect and admiration of people from both parties and all walks of life. It was no surprise when the Republican Supervisor twice appointed him her deputy. Jim’s bipartisan approach and natural leadership skills have steered the local government away from personal attacks or partisan bickering and toward reasoned discussion.

Jim has worked for nearly thirty years as a lawyer with the Bronx Legal Aid Society. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and has lectured in twelve states on scientific evidence and expert testimony. Jim has trained hundreds of lawyers on trail skills, evidence, and summation. He has been published in various law journals and is a guest jurist for Cardozo Law School and Fordham University.

Jim attended New York City’s Fordham University undergraduate program for Philosophy and was one of the first students to teach a college level course. He graduated from Fordham University’s law program in 1974 and began his legal career in the Hudson Valley as a private attorney.

Jim is the proud father of two sons, Robert and James Jr. Both grew up in Yorktown where they attended the local public school and were active in their community. Jim was the baseball coach for the Shrub Oak Athletic Club for more than twenty years.

The Dems will vote for Martorano and the Reps will split the Reps vote.

This makes for an interesting 3-way race:

Democrats: Martorano, Degnan
Republicans: Ball, Degnan
Conservatives: Martorano, Ball, Degnan
Independence: Martorano, Ball, Degnan
W/F: Martorano

Bill Gouldman stood before the Putnam County Republican Convention and accepted its nomination for State Assembly.

“People are being financially squeezed, facing hardship that has been unseen since the Great Depression. Policies that have caused or contributed to today’s hardships must be changed,” asserted the Putnam Valley resident.

“We need a new era, a new philosophy for New York; one that achieves more, cuts taxes, and stops politicians from writing blank checks with our money. As your nominee and as your State Assemblyman I’ll work hard every day to earn and keep your trust, Gouldman said.