YONKERS
REPUBLICAN
JOURNAL
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Vol. I No. VIII December, 2006
From The
Chairman
Time to Regroup and Move Forward
Well,
the November election is over and it wasn't a great year
for Republicans in New York.
In our area Senator Nick Spano narrowly lost his senate
seat after representing us in the New York State Senate and
Assembly for the last 28 years. We will miss his constant
work on behalf of our city and all that he would have
achieved for us in the future. At the same time, we thank
him for everything he has done for us. Without his help
Yonkers would have had a very difficult time getting
through many budget crises. Thank you, Nick, for
everything!
I don't think that this loss means that we will lose Nick.
I'm sure that he will continue to work for the people of
Yonkers in some other capacity.
The one bright spot in this election year is the election
of Mike Spano to his old seat in the New York State
Assembly. My thanks to everyone who worked on Mike's
campaign to ensure our representation in the Assembly.
And thanks go to all of our other candidates who expended
their time, effort and money to represent our party in the
elections - Rich Hoffman & Jim Faulkner who ran for
Congress; Jay Savino, who also ran for State Senate; Peter
Kuper, our candidate for Family Court Judge; Rory
Bellantoni and Joseph Cerreto who ran for State Supreme
Court; Charles Devlin, who ran for County Court Judge and
all of our other candidates for statewide and national
office - John Faso, Scott Vanderhoef, Chris Callaghan,
Jeanine Pirro and John Spencer. Our thanks to all of you!
Also to all of those who worked behind the scenes, right up
to election day, for our candidates and our party.
Now is when we must regroup and head into 2007 with the
determination and effort to win our Yonkers City elections
in November and the special election for the county
legislature this February. We need every available
volunteer to help us. If you don't know what to do or who
to contact, contact me. Together we will move forward to
make Yonkers the best place to be!
-
Zehy Jereis
1ST,
3RD & 6TH WARDS COMBINED
MEETING
DECEMBER
7TH, 2006
COUNTY CHAIR ROSEMARY PANIO * * MAYOR PHIL
AMICONE
IN THE MEETING
ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE SPANO * * 6TH WARD LEADER MIKE
RAMONDELLI
(L) REY SOLANO - PRESIDENT, SOMERS REPUBLICAN CLUB
(R) ZEHY JEREIS, YONKERS REPUBLICAN CHAIR WITH COL. ARTHUR
DERUVE
"GERI CHRISTMAS" WITH MIKE AND JIM FAULKNER, 3RD WARD
LEADER
JOHN WITH ALL THE LADIES
6TH WARD CO-LEADER SHEILA TUOHY HOLDS COURT
FATHER AND SON - THE VILLATES
AND THE BEAT GOES ON!
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Campaign
Reflections
Jim Faulkner
Hi
everyone -
I just want to thank all of you for your support and
assistance in this year's congressional campaign. It's a
good feeling to know that I have so many good friends
behind me, regardless of the outcome.
I’ve learned a lot in this campaign. I guess every
first time candidate does. From collecting signatures for
minor party nominating petitions, challenging your
opponent’s petitions, coordinating volunteers,
learning to work with various community organizations and
the press, campaigning at community events, learning what
support to expect (or not to expect) from county and local
chairpersons . . . it just goes on and on. The good thing
about this is that you now have invaluable experience to
run your next campaign or to assist others in theirs.
My heartfelt hanks to everyone who contributed financially
to the campaign, helped me with events and appearances,
passed out my literature, organized volunteers, talked to
your friends and family, or came out to work the polls on
election day.
Now it's time to move on - Yonkers '07 is just around the
corner and statewide and national elections in '08 are not
far behind. In just two months we have a special election
to fill the vacancy in the 16th Westchester County
Legislative District. In that limited time we must select
our candidate and work together to turn out the vote and
get him or her elected to represent Yonkers on the County
level.
After that, we move right into the Yonkers City elections
this November. Offices appearing on the ballot will include
Mayor, the 1st, 3rd & 5th City Council Districts and
City Court Judge. We need to work together to win these
races. Without a combined effort and focus we will not win.
As they lottery people tell us, "Ya gotta be in it to win
it."
Again, all my thanks and don't
hesitate to contact me, for any reason.
YONKERS
REPUBLICAN
JOURNAL
Vol. I No. VIII
Jim Faulkner, Editor Paul Donohue, Associate Editor
A Monthly Publication Published at 316 Warburton
Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10701 Telephone 914 426-4944
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DECEMBER 2006 Yonkers Republican Journal
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Campaign Memories
Main
Street - Nyack * * * * * * * * * * Gramatan Avenue - Mount
Vernon
Fred
Brown - Chair, Nat’l. * * * Bill Newmark - Bronx
Conservative Chair
Republican
Black Caucus * * * Gail Burns - Westchester Cons. Chair
Col.
DeRuve & Mayor Amicone * * * * * * The Candidates at
work
From
the desk of . . .
Senator
Nick
Spano
December 2006
Dear Friends,
Let
me first begin by relaying a heartfelt
THANK YOU
for all of your hard work this past fall. I greatly
appreciate your confidence in me and all that you have done
on my behalf.
Without
question, the 2006 Election was a hard fought battle. We
worked together to highlight the important issues that are
affecting our communities and our families here in Yonkers.
Ultimately,
the widespread dissatisfaction with officials on the
national level, combined with an enormous Democratic tidal
wave here in New York, proved too strong to overcome.
As
I recall my tenure in the State Legislature, I am extremely
proud of the accomplishments and the positive results that
I have been able to deliver to the people of this great
City.
Your
dedicated support both this year and, for many of you, over
the past 28 years, provided me with the opportunity to be
an effective voice in the State Legislature for nearly
three decades.
It
has been a tremendous honor to be of service to you for so
many years. I certainly intend to continue to be an active
member of our community and the Yonkers Republican Party.
Please
accept my warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a
happy New Year!
Best Regards,
NICK SPANO
Senator
Calendar
DECEMBER
4th, 7:00 PM
Executive Committee Meeting, GOP Headquarters, Yonkers
Avenue.
DECEMBER 6th, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
12th Ward Christmas Party, Dunwoodie Golf Club.
DECEMBER 7th, 7:30 PM
1st, 3rd & 6th Wards Combined Meeting and HOLIDAY PARTY
at the Ukrainian Youth Center, 301 Palisade Ave. FREE FOOD
& BEVERAGES Contact Jim Faulkner @ 914 426-4944 for
info.
DECEMBER 13th, 7:30 PM
Republican Ward Leader Party - Tombolino, 356 Kimball
Avenue. Hosted by Mayor Phil Amicone.
DECEMBER 28th, 7:45 PM
12th Ward Meeting at Huber VFW Post 375, corner of Huber
Place and Central Avenue.
JANUARY 4th, 7:30 PM
1st, 3rd & 6th Wards Combined Meeting at the Ukrainian
Youth Center, 301 Palisade Ave. Food & Beverages served
- no charge. Contact Jim Faulkner @ 914 426-4944 for info.
JANUARY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING - The first Monday falls on New Year's
Day. The monthly meeting will be rescheduled to a time to
be announced.
A Message
From:
County
Legislator Bernice Spreckman
Dear Friends,
For many years I have
produced entertaining and exciting events featuring many
talented seniors from our area. Many local, state and
county officials make guest appearances and some even
perform, including yours truly! All attendees enjoy great
food and entertainment at the Polish Community Center.
These senior shows, held twice a year, are paid through
grants secured every year by Senator Nick Spano. Thank you
Senator Spano!
The purpose of these events is to not only entertain our
fellow seniors but to send a message that I live by –
“Keep your mind and body active and you’ll live
a longer, healthier life!”
On November 30, 2006, I held the 2006 Senior Holiday Show
which was attended by over 350 guests - the largest
attended show to date. It was a great show enjoyed by all.
I sincerely hope that I will be able to continue the
tradition and keep our area seniors active and entertained.
For more information on these shows, please feel free to
contact my office at (914) 995-7721. Enjoy the attached
pictures!
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Sincerely,
Bernice Spreckman
County Legislator, 14th District
YONKERS VISITS
THE SOMERS REPUBLICAN CLUB
YONKERS 3RD WARD LEADER JIM FAULKNER, DR. ANNE RODIER,
MRS. FIONA VILLATE AND COL. ARTHUR DERUVE
SEATED: PAUL DONOHUE, JIM FAULKNER, ANNE RODIER, FIONA
VILLATE
STANDING: AL VILLATE, SEN. VINCENT LEIBELL, REY SOLANO
12th Ward
2006 Holiday Party
Dunwoodie
Golf Course
December 6, 2006
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
914 924-8861
SECRETARY
RITA JEWELL
TREASURER
WARD LEADERS AND
CO-LEADERS
1st Ward
Elizabeth Hemingway
Larry Sykes
2nd Ward
Bernadette Lawler
Carlo Calvi
3rd Ward
Jim Faulkner
316 Warburton Ave.
Yonkers NY 10701
914 426-4944
jim@jimfaulkner.org
Cicely
Greaves-Vega
4th Ward
Jackie Mdanat
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
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
County Legislators
Bernice Spreckman
County Board of
Legislators
800 Michaelian Office Building
148 Martine Avenue
914 995-2815
ams9@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
MERRY CHRISTMAS
TO ALL!
MAY THIS HOLIDAY
SEASON
BRING PEACE AND JOY TO
YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
Jim Faulkner