Joe Dujmic's campaign for State Assembly was pleased to announce that they have received the endorsement of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Comptroller DiNapoli stated: "As a former Assemblyman, I know that the job requires a tireless advocate in Albany for the people back home, and Joe Dujmic has exhibited the knowledge and the dedication to be that advocate for the people of the 10th Assembly District and Long Island. I look forward to having Joe Dujmic as a colleague in state government, working together to eliminate waste and inefficiency."

In response to Comptroller DiNapoli's endorsement, Mr. Dujmic stated: "I am honored to receive the endorsement of Comptroller DiNapoli, someone who throughout his career has always stood on...| read more ››

On October 17th, Newsday endorsed Rich Schaffer for Town of Babylon Supervisor. See below for text of their endorsement.

Editorial: Elect Schaffer for Babylon supervisor

As if to prove that you can come home again, Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer is back at his former job and reveling in it.

The town board appointed him to the job this year to fill the vacancy left when Steve Bellone was elected Suffolk County executive. Now Schaffer is running for the one year left on Bellone's term.

As he did at the end of his 1992-2001 tour as supervisor, Schaffer, 48, of North Babylon, wears two hats: supervisor and chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. That raises the question: Can he handle...| read more ››

Representative Tim Bishop welcomed the endorsement of Governor Andrew Cuomo today.

Governor Cuomo said Representative Bishop’s record makes the case for his re-election.

"I am proud to endorse Tim Bishop for Reelection to the House of Representatives. Tim is a true advocate for Eastern Long Island and all New Yorkers. From fighting for clean air and clean water to fighting to keep jobs in our state at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Gabreski Airport, Tim has shown time and again that he has what it takes to represent our interests in Congress. In short, Tim delivers for us and for Eastern Long Island and that's why it is so important to send him back to Congress."

Bishop said he...| read more ››

Joe Dujmic, candidate for the 10th Assembly District, today received the endorsement of United States Senator Charles Schumer.

"Our hard-working families on Long Island need a strong advocate in the State Assembly. They need someone who will be an independent voice; someone who will be a tireless representative and someone who will fight for their best interests. Joe Dujmic is the right choice for New York's 10th Assembly District and I wholeheartedly endorse him." -- Senator Chuck Schumer

"Senator Schumer knows the concerns of middle class taxpayers and is a hard-working advocate who went to the halls of government for one reason: to make a change for the better. I am deeply honored that Senator Schumer has endorsed my candidacy...| read more ››

"This is the hardest possible thing for a fiscal conservative to have to wrestle with," Croci said during the public hearing, which drew a large crowd. "We cut to the bone . . . It wasn't what I thought I would ever have to do my first year in office."

Several residents, however, accused Croci and the board of fiscal irresponsibility and urged a harder look at budget cuts.

"I'm just so frustrated," said Nancy Weibel, 63, of Bayport. "When I read that 65 percent, I almost fell off my chair . . . I voted for you, but honestly I don't think I will again."

Croci countered that the board has worked aggressively to cut spending. Earlier this year,...| read more ››

In the middle of battle to hold onto his seat in Congress, Rep. Tim Bishop, D- Southampton, stopped by Sachem East Thursday to receive the 2012 Graduated Driver Licensing Champion Award during the school's summit on safe driving.

Sponsored by State Farm, the award is presented to elected officials who have supported and furthered graduated licensing legislation with an emphasis on safe driving for teens.| read more ››

Suffolk's police unions yesterday put their support behind Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) in his race against Republican Randy Altschuler, who has been endorsed by county sheriff's deputies and correction officers.
The Police Benevolent Association, Superior Officers Association, Detectives Association and district attorney Detective Investigators Association announced their endorsement at...| read more ››

In the race for Town of Babylon Supervisor, Rich Schaffer has received endorsements from the following important groups and organizations:

The Coalition of Suffolk Police Unions

Suffolk County Correction Officers Association

Suffolk County Probation Officers Association

Suffolk County Superior Officers Association

Suffolk County Detective Investigators Police Benevolent Association| read more ››

The debate between Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Bishop and Republican Randy Altschuler in Bridgehampton on Monday turned inward when the candidates argued over their campaign tactics in a race marked by a flood of attack ads.

The two men covered well-trodden ground in what was their fourth debate on the East End, once again laying out their differing visions for economic recovery. But to a greater extent than in past debates, they expressed frustration over the tone of the race itself.

The candidates even attacked each other’s attacks during an extended exchange, with Mr. Altschuler calling the congressman’s tactics “filthy” and Mr. Bishop calling his opponent’s ads “unseemly.”

“This has been an ugly, bruising campaign,” Mr. Bishop said. “I think...| read more ››

Spending by outside interest groups in the congressional race between Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) and St. James Republican Randy Altschuler has topped $2 million -- double the total spent by such groups when the candidates first squared off in 2010.

Prosperity First Inc., a new super PAC largely funded by East Setauket hedge fund manager Robert Mercer, on Tuesday purchased $104,868 in ads supporting Altschuler, according to Federal Election Commission reports. Over five weeks, the PAC has poured nearly $800,000 into the 1st Congressional District contest.
Bishop, seeking his sixth term, has benefited from only about 20 percent of expenditures by groups that operate independently of candidate committees. On Tuesday, the Communications Workers of America's Working Voices PAC bought...| read more ››