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Newsday Endorses Schiliro

Oct
22
2014

Thomas Schiliro has never stopped looking for a new challenge, and a new way to serve the community. The 62-year-old, who lives in Manorville, has been a social studies teacher and a college professor. For the past two decades, he's been a Suffolk County parks police officer, and he's been politically active for most of his life.

Now, the Democrat wants to go to Albany to fight for Long Island. It doesn't seem like there will be much of a learning curve.| read more ››

League of Humane Voters endorses Assembly candidate Tom Schiliro

Tom Schiliro and friend
Oct
21
2014

Tom Schiliro, candidate for the 2nd Assembly District, has been endorsed by the League of Humane Voters, which recognizes that Schiliro has displayed an express commitment to supporting animal protections through his advocacy for the Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill and his commitment to advocating for animals across all species.

“As a police officer, I have seen too many innocent animals mistreated with no one to defend them. It’s time to give them a voice,” said Schiliro. “In the Assembly, I will support the Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill to protect our pets and all animals.”

The Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill would strengthen penalties for animal abuse because no animal should have to suffer. Additionally, it would empower local and state police...| read more ››

Schiliro Shines in First Debate for Assembly Seat

Sep
30
2014

Riverhead – Assembly candidate Tom Schiliro won his debate last night against Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo in their race for the 2nd Assembly District seat. “It is evident that Mr. Palumbo and I do not agree on several vital issues that affect the community, with women’s equality being the most essential. It is preposterous that he blames Democrats for holding up the Women’s Equality Bill when he’s the one who voted against it,” stated Schiliro. “I will remain steadfast on supporting all 10 Points of the Women’s Equality Act, ensuring that a woman retains her right to choose.”

An account of the debate at Riverhead Polish Hall along with the full video can be seen here....| read more ››

Sign Soirée at Schiliro Campaign HQ

Tom Schiliro for Assembly
Sep
26
2014

WHO: Tom Schiliro for State Assembly

WHAT: Sign Soirée at the campaign’s headquarters

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: 400 W. Main St., Suite 100, Riverhead 11901

Refreshments will be provided. For more info, please call 631-208-8200 or click here.| read more ››

Assembly Debate between Tom Schiliro (D) and Anthony Palumbo (R)

Sep
25
2014

Riverhead - A debate between Assembly Candidate Tom Schiliro (D, WFP, I) and Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R, C) will take place at Riverhead Polish Hall on Monday September 29th at 7pm. The event is sponsored by riverheadlocal.com. Riverhead Polish Hall is located at 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead. For more info, click here

“This is an exceptional opportunity to have voters learn more about me and my positions on taxes, fighting corruption, and my support of the Women’s Equality Act,” stated Tom Schiliro. “I encourage residents to attend the debate.” Tom Schiliro is a former small business owner, a teacher, and a police sergeant. He lives on his horse farm in Manorville....| read more ››

Labor Groups Line Up Behind Tom Schiliro for Assembly

Aug
10
2014

ROCKY POINT – momentum is building behind Tom Schiliro’s (D-Manorville) campaign for New York State Assembly in the 2nd District. He was recently endorsed by several prominent pro-labor groups and local unions.

“We deserve a representative who understands the issues affecting our community,” said Schiliro. “Our families need tax relief to keep more of their hard- earned money in their own pockets. We also need to improve our business climate to help spur economic growth here on Long Island. I’m honored that these labor groups believe I am the right person to accomplish these goals.”

Schiliro has earned the support of 1199 Service Employees International Union (1199 SEIU), Local 338 Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Local 1104 Communications...| read more ››

RDC Fills All Seats

Jul
18
2014

On Monday July 7, 2014, Chair Marge Acevedo announced all 44 committee slots had been filled. " I would like to thank everyone for a outstanding job. We were able to provide over 600 signatures to our state and county candidates."| read more ››

Republican Politics In Riverhead

Jul
16
2014

A new smoking ban was adopted in Riverhead last night. But that didn't stop the smoke coming out of Councilman James Wooten's ears, as he noted during a scuffle among board members over personnel appointments at the town board meeting.

Wooten wasn't the only board member with smoke coming out of his ears last night.

Tempers flared as an argument heated up over two personnel transfers involving the highway department and buildings and grounds division — with Supervisor Sean Walter once again accusing Riverhead Republican Committee chairman Mason Haas of inappropriately meddling in town board business through party caucuses held the night before regular town board meetings.

The closed-door caucuses, Walter says, result in board members changing their minds on...| read more ››

Property Taxes and the Need for Immediate Relief

Jul
14
2014

ROCKY POINT - The property tax is the most regressive tax ever imposed upon our citizens. It is not based on income, ability to pay, or any other fair and equitable system. It is based on the common necessity of home ownership; a basic right to the American dream. The tax is imposed by arbitrary standards such as assessments, location, and equalization rates that quite frankly make no sense, and home values.| read more ››

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