Americans are born of immigrants. From the Jamestown colony to the barrios of our major cities, many people have come to the United States to build a better life, not just for themselves, but for future generations.

Immigrants bring their customs, culture and religions with them; because of this, our country has become a beautiful tapestry, made up of people who really want the same thing for their children.| read more ››

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Assemblyman James Conte and extend my deepest condolences to his family.

Jim Conte dedicated a lifetime to serving the people of Huntington, Babylon and all of Long Island. He leaves a lasting legacy in working to protect the Long Island Sound, and to promote organ and tissue donation, and his career is a model of public service and community advocacy.

Please keep Jim Conte's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Joe Dujmic
Candidate - 10th Assembly District| read more ››

Huntington Station, NY - New York State Assembly candidate Joe Dujmic today called upon the Long Island Power Authority to release the full details of its recently announced Amended and Restated Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with National Grid, and delay implementation of the agreement until it can be coordinated with the utility's 2010 Request for Proposals for new power generation.

Dujmic also said that the long-term goal for LIPA should be to "maximize the use of renewable, Green Power sources."

Transparency and Full Details Needed

"An agreement of this magnitude deserves full transparency, with adequate time for public scrutiny and analysis by elected officials and ratepayer advocacy groups," said Dujmic.

"Right now, all we have is a...| read more ››

Huntington Station, NY - New York State Assembly candidate Joe Dujmic announced today that Jennifer Maertz has been added to his growing campaign team in the 10th Assembly District.

Ms. Maertz, a practicing insurance litigation attorney, ran for New York State Senate in eastern Suffolk in 2010. Despite entering that race late in the campaign cycle, Ms. Maertz made a strong challenge to an entrenched incumbent -- her vote total was in the top four of the 17 races the incumbent has run over three decades.

"Jennifer Maertz brings considerable experience not only as a volunteer on a number of political campaigns, but as a former candidate herself," said Dujmic. "I am excited to have someone of her caliber and...| read more ››

Earlier this year, a Blue Ribbon task force that I appointed to examine Suffolk County’s budget crisis informed us that we were facing a three-year budget deficit of $530 million – a shocking number that was far worse than we could have imagined.

With your support, we have taken the tough measures needed to pull our county out of this mess and avert a fiscal disaster. In just the past few weeks, I am proud to say that we have taken important steps to move Suffolk County forward including unanimous, bipartisan support for a contract with the PBA. And I am particularly proud to say something many thought unthinkable several months ago—I introduced a balanced budget which stays within the...| read more ››

Joe Dujmic's campaign for State Assembly has announced they have receievd the endorsement of the Suffolk County Probation Officers Association.

Probation Officers supervise approximately 14,000 individuals in the community; including juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony offenders. In addition, they conduct about 8,000 investigations annually to assist the courts in determining sentence. The members monitor approximately 400 registered sex offenders, play an integral role in Suffolk's anti-gang initiatives, and perform 24 hour monitoring of offenders through electronic monitoring and GPS technology.

In response to the endorsement, Mr. Dujmic stated: "I would like to thank the Suffolk County Probation Officers Association for their hard work and dedication to our community. These men and women protect our communities and children from falling prey...| read more ››

We are proud to announce that the New York State Troopers P.B.A. has officially endorsed our campaign for New York State's 10th Assembly District.

The State Troopers P.B.A. serves approximately 5,900 retired and active, uniformed members of the New York State Police from the rank of Trooper through the rank of Major. These amazing public servants serve and protect the residents of New York State in a variety of ways. Not only do they focus on patrol duties to keep our roadways and neighborhoods safe, since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, NYS Troopers are also involved in Homeland Security by helping to safeguard the Canadian border, as well as the Capitol and other government buildings.

I would like to thank...| read more ››

Our Congressional District violates public health standards for ozone pollution and violates public health standards for soot pollution. This is the air we breathe. House Republicans passed a bill that would require the President to establish a committee to conduct an analysis of the cumulative impacts of EPA regulations on the economy. The bill would also delay the implementation of critical emissions standards.

Our Congressman Peter King voted to weaken the Clean Air Act by delaying current compliance deadlines for industry by a minimum of 3.5 years. This vote overturns federal court decisions interpreting the Clean Air Act and deletes provisions in the Clean Air Act that courts have upheld as unambiguously clear and protective and weakens the law's longstanding...| read more ››

We are proud to announce that the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association has officially endorsed our campaign for New York State's 10th Assembly District.

Bridge and Tunnel Officers are New York State Peace Officers, who patrol New York City's toll bridges and tunnels. They are a group of dedicated, highly trained men and women who serve and protect the New York metro area motoring public.

I would like to thank the wonderful and brave men and women who serve our community as Bridge and Tunnel Officers for their hard work and dedication to our community. These men and women serve as the first line of defense against terrorist acts that target our most delicate infrastructure. I look forward...| read more ››

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Friday released a proposed 2013 budget that erases the county's deficit while keeping increases under the state's 2 percent tax cap.

Bellone's budget, which the executive said increases less than 1 percent year-over-year, freezes the county's spending while enacting a slate of new measures meant to rein in costs.| read more ››