YONKERS
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Vol. I No. VII September, 2006
Spencer
Defeats McFarland
John Spencer roundly defeated K.T. McFarland in Tuesdays
primary 60% to 40% as Republicans expressed their approval
of Spencer’s issues oriented campaign and their
disappointment in McFarland’s campaign of personal
attacks.
State GOP Chairman Stephen Minarik said of Spencer’s
campaign, "John Spencer ran a grassroots campaign based on
the issues that matter to New Yorkers. Spencer's platform
of tax cuts, job growth, and keeping America safe is what
New Yorkers deserve in a United States Senator."
"Today the campaign begins, and New Yorkers will begin to
see the difference," Spencer said Tuesday night. "The more
they learn about her record, the more they'll see that I'm
someone who will stand up to terrorism and support our
military." "She's trying to be all things to all people,
but she can't hide from her record," Spencer said of
Clinton. "Meanwhile, it's very clear where I stand."
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released this
statement from Chairwoman Elizabeth Dole:
"I would like to congratulate John Spencer on his victory
today. Mayor Spencer is an experienced and principled
leader. Mayor Spencer will hold Senator Clinton accountable
as the Senator attempts to redefine herself as a moderate
while her record and past rhetoric tell a very different
story."
The former Yonkers Mayor’s record is well known in
his home city where he cut taxes, helped to bring an end to
the federal oversight of Yonkers Schools that was the
result of a federal desegregation case and brought about
the elimination of the state’s Emergency Financial
Control Board. He was also effective at bringing business
and development to Yonkers, a movement which has very ably
been carried on by Yonkers current Mayor, Philip Amicone.
Spencer is hoping for several debates to compel Sen.
Clinton to address the issues in a format where she will
have to answer for her record. Spencer has notified NBC
News that he will accept an offer to conduct a debate on
“Meet the Press”. Spencer said, "I’m
ready to debate; any time, any place …the question
is… will she?”
To keep up with the campaign or to take part, financially
or otherwise, visit www.spencerforsenate.com
Hoffman
Defeats Russell
Richard Hoffman defeated Jim Russell in Tuesday’s
primary for the 18th Congressional district by a margin of
53% to 47%.
Hoffman celebrated his victory at the Polish Center in
Yonkers with former Mayor John Spencer, who defeated K.T.
McFarland. John Faso, the GOP candidate for governor was
there as were Christopher Callaghan, the candidate for
comptroller; Jim Faulkner, running for the 17th
Congressional District; Zehy Jereis, the Yonkers GOP
Chairman; Jay Savino, running for the 34th Senate District;
and Michael Spano, running to return to his old seat in the
state Assembly (93rd A.D.).
Hoffman is glad the primary is over so that he can focus
full time on the real goal - defeating Nita Lowey in
November.
Rich said that he can now focus on “a serious agenda
for serious problems”. Primary among these are
securing our borders to protect against illegal
immigration, protecting our citizens from those who would
come here to harm us; properly funding our troops; working
to avoid nuclear proliferation; combatting terrorism;
encouraging the growth of small businesses; job creation;
and protecting the taxpayers of New York from wasteful
expenditures and unnecessary taxes.
Hoffman said, “I’d like to thank everyone who
helped me, whether they helped to hand out literature,
circulated nominating petitions, posted signs, made
telephone calls or contributed financially. This was a true
grass roots movement. I’d particularly like to thank
Zehy Jereis (Yonkers GOP Chairman) for all of the time and
effort he put into my campaign and Mayor Philip Amicone
(Yonkers) for his help in organizing the effort to make
phone calls to turn out the vote on primary day.
Richard got into politics in the state of Pennsylvania,
working for the ’92 Bush for President Campaign and
has subsequently advised and assisted campaigns on all
levels of government. In 2004 he was named Executive
Director of the Yonkers City Republican Committee and also
has served as President of his local Republican club. He
lives in Yonkers with his wife and three children.
For more information or to assist in the campaign,
financially or otherwise, visit www.hoffmanforcongress.com
FAULKNER CONDEMNS
ENGEL FOR ADVOCATING CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR
TERRORISTS WHILE ENGEL OPPOSES GIVING OUR SOLDIERS
THEIR BASIC CONSTITUTIONAL
GUARANTEES.
On August 9, 2006 at a community
meeting in Yonkers Engel asserted that there are no
terrorists - only criminals. Six hours later London Police
arrested 24 terrorists in a plot to blow up U.S. airliners
over the Atlantic Ocean.
Before this plot was foiled Engel stated that any
“terrorists” whom we apprehend should be
entitled to the full protection of our constitution, laws
and criminal procedures, even if apprehended outside of our
country.
He feels differently about the men and women of our armed
forces.
Our service men and women abroad should be protected when
they undertake peacekeeping and military operations. By
voting in favor of the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court. Eliot Engel voted to deny our soldiers the
basic constitutional protections to which they are
entitled, such as trial by jury. (Vote 106, 5/10/01) But this
is nothing new. While voting against this amendment to
protect our military men and women Engel inexplicably voted
to fund the International Criminal Court. (Vote 155, 5/10/02)
It is outrageous for Engel to propose protections
for terrorists that he would deny to the men and women of
our armed forces. Jim Faulkner believes that Congress must
protect the people who protect us.
Faulkner believes we must institute
“Fortress Israel” so that
Israel can protect itself from unprovoked attacks. Israel,
which has long been our ally, has been attacked by Hezbolah
from Lebanon with weapons supplied by Iran & Syria,
both of which seek the elimination of Israel.
Israel must be provided with the military
assistance which it needs to repel and defeat those who
threaten their existence as well as our own.
Jim Faulkner believes that any country which allows
terrorists to use their land to launch attacks on Israel or
provides arms to terrorists which are used against Israel
must be held accountable. He believes that we must protect
our strongest and most loyal Mideast ally.
Jim Faulkner is the Republican candidate for the seat
in the 17th New York Congressional district. Visit him
at www.jimfaulkner.org to
learn more.
From
the desk of . . .
Senator
Nick Spano
September 2006
Dear
Friends,
With Election
Day just over two months away, I am happy to report that my
campaign is in full swing.
Thanks to so many people, like all of you, the outpouring
of support for my re-election to the State Senate has truly
been awesome.
I am also getting positive feedback from my family, friends
and neighbors here in Yonkers. Our commercials are airing
on cable television, and we have already started reaching
out to voters through direct mail.
This campaign is about people, not
politics. It’s
about which candidate can best serve the people of the
35th
District, and
deliver real results for the residents of our community.
I am proud of my record of accomplishments, and I am proud
of my service to the people I represent.
During the days and weeks ahead, I am going to need each
and every one of you. This campaign is going be hard
fought, but at the end of the day, I know that our team
will celebrate a great victory.
During my re-election campaign, we are going back to
basics. We are going to campaign the way my father did
during his years of service . . . by putting feet on the
street, by knocking on doors, by shaking hands at shopping
centers and greeting commuters at train stations.
Every effort, whether big or small, is going to put us one
step closer to a victory.
As always, I am here to serve you. If you have a question,
a problem or want to share your views, please know that I
am here to listen to your concerns and help you in anyway I
can.
Best Regards,
NICK SPANO
Senator
P.S. If you are interested in helping in my re-election
campaign please contact my campaign headquarters at
914-963-0161.
Colonel Arthur DeRuve
Addresses Combined Ward Meeting of the 1st, 3rd, & 6th
Wards
Col. Arthur DeRuve was the keynote speaker at the September
7th Combined Wards meeting. His topic was “The War on
Terrorism”.
Col. DeRuve received his ROTC Commission as a Second
Lieutenant in 1955. After serving two years with the 2nd
Armored Division in germany, he spent 28 years in the
Active Reserve, including eleven years as Military Academy
Liason officer for West point. he is a graduate of the
Army’s Artillery and Guided Missile School, the
Command and General Staff College and the Army War College.
In civilian life, Col. DeRuve served as the Regional
management Officer for the office of Hearings and Appeals,
the judicial arm of the Social Security Administration for
the states of New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. He
holds a Bachelor of Science with a Political science major
and a Masters Degree in Public Administration.
Col. DeRuve and his wife, the former Dorothy Foxe, have
been married for 54 years. They have three daughters and
eight grandchildren. They are snowbirds who reside in
Yonkers, New York, and Boynton Beach, Florida.
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YONKERS
REPUBLICAN
JOURNAL
Vol. I No. VII
Jim
Faulkner, Editor
Paul Donohue, Associate Editor
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OUR 2006
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
JOHN FASO
FOR GOVERNOR
www.johnfaso2006.com/
C. SCOTT
VANDERHOEF FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
www.johnfaso2006.com/
CHRISTOPHER
CALLAGHAN
FOR COMPTROLLER
www.callaghanfornewyork.com/
JEANINE
PIRRO
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.jeaninepirro.com/
JOHN
SPENCER
FOR U.S. SENATE
www.joinspencer.com
JIM FAULKNER FOR
CONGRESS 17th C.D. N.Y.
North Bronx, Mt. Vernon, p/o Yonkers, along
Hudson River, Southern and Western Rockland
County
www.jimfaulkner.org
RICHARD HOFFMAN FOR
CONGRESS 18th C.D. N.Y.
Westchester (inc. Yonkers), Northern and
Eastern Rockland County
www.hoffmanforcongress.com
NICHOLAS SPANO FOR
STATE SENATOR 35th Dist.
www.senatorspano.org
JAY SAVINO FOR NY
SENATE 34TH DISTRICT
North Bronx, Mount Vernon, Eastchester and
part of South Yonkers
www.savinoforsenate.com/
MICHAEL SPANO FOR STATE
ASSEMBLY - 93rd A.D.
Yonkers
JUDGE RORY
BELLANTONI FOR SUPREME COURT
PETER
KUPER FOR FAMILY COURT JUDGE
REPUBLICAN ELECTED
OFFICIALS
SEN. NICHOLAS SPANO
ALBANY OFFICE
Room 509 Legislative Office Building
Albany NY 12247
518 455-2231
spano@senate.state.ny.us
WESTCHESTER OFFICE
1 Executive Boulevard
Yonkers NY 10701
914 969-5194
www.senatorspano.com
ASS. LOUIS MOSIELLO
ALBANY OFFICE
431 Legislative Office Building
Albany NY 12248
518 455-3662
mosiell@assembly.state.ny.us
YONKERS OFFICE
35 E. Grassy Sprain Rd. 4th Floor
Yonkers NY 1070
914 779-8805
www.loumosiello.com
County Legislators
Bernice Spreckman
County Board of
Legislators
800 Michaelian Office Building
148 Martine Avenue
914 995-2815
amme@westchestergov.com
Gordon A.
Burrows
County Board of Legislators
800 Michaelian Office Building
148 Martine Avenue
914 995-6554
sam9@westchestergov.com
Mayor Philip A. Amicone
Mayor’s
Office
2nd Floor
40 South Broadway
Yonkers NY 10701
914 377-6300
cityhall@cityofyonkers.com
YONKERS CITY COUNCIL
John Murtagh
City Council
Room 407
40 South Broadway
Yonkers NY 10701
Off. 914 377-6315 Home 377-3555
johnmurtagh@cityofyonkers.com
Dee
Barbato
City Council
Room 407
40 South Broadway
Yonkers NY 10701
Off. 914 377-6316 Home 377-3006
deebarbato@cityofyonkers.com
Liam McLaughlin
City Council
Room 407
40 South Broadway
Yonkers NY 10701
Off. 914 377-6314 Home 377-3004
liammclaughlin@cityofyonkers.com
YONKERS REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
ZEHY JEREIS
914 774-7571
VICE-CHAIR
JEANNE MARTINELLI
2ND VICE-CHAIR
ALBERTO VILLATE
914 844-5086 - Cell
avillate@gmail.cim
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Richard Hoffman
SECRETARY
RITA JEWELL
TREASURER
KEVIN DEIERLEIN
WARD LEADERS AND
CO-LEADERS
1st Ward
Elizabeth Hemingway
Larry Sykes
2nd
Ward
Bernadette Lawler
3rd
Ward
Jim Faulkner
316 Warburton Ave.
Yonkers NY 10701
914 426-4944
jimfaulkner3@mac.com
Cicely Greaves-Vega
4th Ward
Abraham Hattar
5th Ward
Henry Sershen
Helen Calabrese
6th
Ward
Michael Ramondelli
Sheila Tuohy
7th
Ward
Susan Salem
Gilbert Balezentis
8th Ward
Mike Valenti
Steve Wilgermein
9th Ward
Justin Tubiolo
Vincent Volino
10th Ward
Rich Barbato
Stan Alexander
11th Ward
John Murtagh
Sandra Capuano
12th
Ward
Geri Esposito
Bernadette McLaughlin
914 649-7359 Cell