This transcript has been lightly edited. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_jquery = setTimeout(widget_load_check_jquery, 500); Dave Calone announces candidacy for Suffolk County executive. . 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Find out what works well at Suffolk County Board of Elections from the people who know best. In October, the union decided to affiliate with National Nurses United to strengthen its influence. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Paris Alston is co-host of Morning Edition at GBH News. your data under the CCPA. 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. As executive director and president of the New York State Nurses Association respectively, Pat Kane and Nancy Hagans are on the front lines of the effort, setting the tone for their 42,000-plus members. District 65 was recently recognized by IAMs national leadership for its efforts. These cookies are not used in a way that constitutes a sale of your data under the CCPA. For 30 years, Mario Cilento has served this powerful collective, the past 11 years as its president. We also use cookies to personalize your experience on our websites, including by For almost 30 years, Peter Coradi has been at the American Postal Workers Union assisting union members at disciplinary hearings, working on contract negotiations, filing grievances and training new agents and advocates. County Executive. Skinner said the way to create more clean energy-related jobs for workers will be to incentivize the development of supply chains here at home that will support the industry. In her time as an organizer, she has mobilized thousands of workers, often being called upon to travel across the country to assist in other regions. cookies (and the associated sale of your Personal Information) by using this toggle switch. That image was only enhanced by his frequent clashes with lawmakers, both in Suffolks Legislature and in Albany, and with labor leaders, whom he seemed to take joy in antagonizing. Click the links below to learn more: Click here to use Ballotpedia's sample ballot to find every election that Ballotpedia has on file for your address. In the Chuckatuck Borough, after the Ebenezer precinct came in overnight, incumbent Shelley S. Butler-Barlow held onto the lead she had to win re-election. Noel DiGerolamo has been leading the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association as president since 2012, but his history with the union goes back over 20 years to when he was first selected as a union delegate soon after joining the police force. Sign up for discounts by becoming a Long Island Press community partnerhere. The incumbent, Steve . Gillan is the Town of Hempstead supervisor, and Huq is a practicing physician. choices) and/or to monitor site performance. The murky facts surrounding Mr. Levys departure came in stark contrast to his squeaky clean reputation. Since then, he has risen to lead the Transport Workers Union, a 150,000-member organization that includes Metropolitan Transportation Authority workers. The public entrance is on the south side of the building. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Which ones does it decline to prosecute? Mr. Levys exit upended Suffolk politics. Cypress Borough for Suffolk City School Board four more years and I hope that with the things that we have already accomplished that we will take it even farther the next four years and well all be able to work together, Jenkins said. Teamsters Local 317, represented by Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Executive Officer Duane Wright, settled with the company three weeks after the strike took place. When he joined a subway track gang 30 years ago, John Samuelsen found conditions so terrible he felt compelled to speak up. Workers at Remedy House Coffee in New York City just announced intentions to join. His unionized members are also set to capitalize on the states looming expansion of full-fledged casino gambling in the downstate region. So it feels rather unseemly. The unofficial vote counts show incumbents Timothy Jett Johnson, Leroy Bennett and Shelley S. Butler-Barlow capturing wins. She is also advocating for a higher federal minimum wage and a fix to inequities in the unemployment insurance system. use third-party cookies which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are Due to redistricting, congressional and state Senate districts arent quite the same as some might remember them. . Former federal and state prosecutor Dave Calone announced his candidacy last week to be the next Suffolk County executive. Jeremy Siegel is co-host of Morning Edition at GBH News. The North Tonawanda resident has worked his way up since he joined a union in 1984, including following in his fathers footsteps as the business manager for Local 9. These cookies collect information for analytics and to Union leadership is something Melvin has aspired to since he embarked on his career: When he was 21 years old, he became the youngest CSEA Local president, leading more than 2,000 members. He has been outspoken against policies and rhetoric that he argues harms rank-and-file officers. } Bellone became Suffolk County executive in 2012 and made headlines for clashing with then-District Attorney Thomas Spota, who was eventually convicted of obstruction of justice. Worker Justice Center of New York interim Executive Director Diana Saguiln and Director of Advocacy, Outreach and Education Emma Kreyche have been leading efforts to provide agricultural and other low-wage workers with legal counsel, advocacy and community support. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. The optimistic, self-described idealist president of the Albany Central Federation of Labor said that despite union-busting tactics used by the company, it inspired other local organizers, giving them a voice. Tobin, a social studies teacher who also serves as an alderman on the Middletown Common Council, previously spent more than 12 years working for the New York State United Teachers union. All rights reserved. Email us at lists@cityandstateny.com. Home (current) Government Elected Officials Suffolk County's Elected Officials: The County Executive, Comptroller . function resizeChevron() { browser. While Mulgrews union is city-based, he often weighs in on educational policies in Albany. And across the county line, Republican Bruce Blakeman declared victory over Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, who has not conceded, Republican Anne Donnelly won the Nassau district attorney race, and the GOP won the Nassau comptrollers contest. The union, with over 9,500 workers in an array of industries, is in the middle of another potential crisis: Workers at a clothing factory are at risk of losing medical coverage because the employer is delinquent in health insurance payments. With Maritza Silva-Farrell leaving for the Ford Foundation, Lucas Shapiro is continuing the Alliance for a Greater New Yorks efforts to address inequality in the workforce, push for a sustainable energy economy and help communities stand up to big corporations. Booths, privacy sleeves and pens will be continuously sanitized. We are not Queens, we are not New York City, despite the fact that our county executive seems to be enamored of that model," he said. He also voiced support for the nursing union strikes that spotlighted their dangerous working conditions. Morning Edition co-hosts Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel bring a whole new vibe to mornings. The unofficial vote counts in all races do not include the counts for absentee mail ballots that are yet to arrive. . Public policy. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')) { $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); Do you think that's true? The labor umbrella group also makes coveted political endorsements, including backing Hochuls successful 2022 election. if ($('#vis_xs_indicator').is(':hidden') || typeof VoterInfobyState_Resized!='undefined') { They want the governor to revisit projects that developed under her predecessor. The unofficial vote totals Wednesday morning show that Slingluff captured 2,386 votes, defeating Karima M. Hopkins-Lockwood with 1,974 and Linda W. Bouchard with 1,229. SMART Transportation Division General Chair Anthony Simon is a pivotal figure for the Long Island Rail Road. He is vice president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, on the AFL-CIO Executive Council and works with a multitude of labor and political organizations. Unofficial results show Jenkins with 4,493 votes. Denis Hughes, the former state AFL-CIO president, and former Buffalo Urban League leader Brenda McDuffie voted in favor of the change, while David Fisher, whos on the New York Farm Bureau board, voted no. Republican lawmakers in Congress and in the state Legislature have opposed the decision, and even some Democrats have sought to postpone the changes. TheSuffolk Legislature has a long history of enacting policies that are later enacted by the state and federal governments, includinga 2000 ban on driving while talking on cell phones that was later enacted by New York State and a 2003 ban on the diet supplement ephedra, which was later adopted by the Food and Drug Administration. Make the Road offers educational opportunities, training, legal services and access to health services. Keyla Espinal Antigua is a key point person on organized labor issues for Bolton-St. Johns, a top lobbying firm both in Albany and in New York City. A psychiatry resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, Dr. Michael Zingman is currently secretary-treasurer of CIR. In August, the state ratified a five-year labor agreement with CSEA, guaranteeing annual raises over the life of the contract and a one-time bonus. Why is the job meaningful? Now, five Democrats will vie for a chance to run against Republican George Santos, a Wall Street investor. ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? In 2021, Pindar Vineyards workers on Long Island became the first to unionize under the states Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, organizing under Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 338, which, along with a number of other organizations, banded together to get the law passed. Suffolk County is one of sixty-two counties in the state of New York. Also get our Events Newsletters, and stay up to date on all our in-person and virtual offerings. School districts | Eriksons union supports new projects to stem climate change and create jobs for workers in the green energy sector. In 2021, he rose to become the first minority president of the Western New York Area Labor Federation with 165 unions representing 140,000 total members. This year, infrastructure improvements on the LIRR did reach a major milestone with the completion of an $11 billion access route to Grand Central from Long Island. Above, Kevin LaValle (left) and Lisa Di Santo, respective nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties. Englebright, 76, had served in the Suffolk County Legislature since 1984 until his election to the state Assembly in a special election in 1992. Election 2023: Stark, Kent to face off for county legislature seat - The Suffolk Times 02.28.2023 Government Election 2023: Stark, Kent to face off for county legislature seat By Tim Gannon The Democratic and Republican candidates for the Suffolk County legislative seat currently held by Al Krupski have been selected. Redmond is also on the advisory council of Green Jobs Green New York, which advances green energy projects in the state. What's the significance of this news, both for the race and for Arroyo's legal liability? Mr. Calone, a Democrat, is aiming to succeed. In 2021, Jose Lopez, Arlenis Morel and Theo Oshiro became co-executive directors of Make the Road New York, an organization that fights to address issues that affect working-class and immigrant New Yorkers. As president of the New York State United Teachers union, Andrew Pallotta advocates for over 600,000 members. Mr. Levy, 51, whose campaign war chest of $4.1 million had scared away all but one Democratic challenger in the November election, instead agreed to turn over all of that money to the Suffolk district attorneys office. It would count any resident of a district as a voter even if they are not a U.S. citizen. On Nov. 16, 1,800 part-time faculty members of The New School went on strike over low wages and poor working conditions. } Now, Ramos is a state senator, serving as chair of the chambers Labor Committee, where she has championed major legislation, including a measure to increase the states minimum wage and link increases to the rate of inflation. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. The incumbent, Steve Bellone, is facing a challenge from the county comptroller, John Kennedy. NASSAU COUNTY, NY There were several Nassau County races on the Election Day ballot. News broke recently about how police apparently looked into sexual assault allegations made by two young women against Arroyo back when he was a teenager. Kathy Hochul appointed Cilento as a labor representative on the state Climate Action Council. By 2006, he was elected business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 3, where he has since advocated for the locals 28,000 members. Medwed: The race boils down to a contest between Kevin Hayden, who is the interim district attorney who was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to fill out the remainder of Rachael Rollins's term; and his challenger, Ricardo Arroyo, a Boston city councilor and a former public defender. On the one hand, it's obviously extremely damaging to Arroyo as a political matter. - Each of Suffolk County's 328 polling places will be clean, safe and secure. DeRiso currently has UFCW focused on growing its presence in the budding cannabis industry, recruiting workers to their ranks as New York legalizes recreational weed. can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as The union, led by Rumore, is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the district. Preferences menu of your browser. Jeremy Siegel: Let's start with what's at stake here. She takes over at a moment of deep Republican irrelevancy. After the union endorsed her, he felt betrayed by her choice for the states chief judge and helped lead the charge in successfully blocking the nominee, Hector LaSalle. Canty, who left Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, built up the insurers public sector market and remains the chair of the board of Municipal Credit Union last year. Was early voting available to all voters? Then, the unfathomable happened when a shooter showed up at a school and fired at a 16-year-old student. With more than 40,000 migrants arriving in New York City over the past year, the work of the New York Immigration Coalition has been thrust into the spotlight. At Phillips Lytle LLP, Rochester-based Kevin Mulvehill leads the labor and employment team advising organizations in the public and private sectors, including education, health care, hospitality and municipalities. privacy request at our Do Not Sell page. A recent state audit found Suffolk the most financially stressed in the state. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. He is pledging to invest in more minority- and women-owned companies and asked Southwest Airlines, where the fund is a major shareholder, to address fixes for its holiday travel meltdown. You could say it was ambition, you could say it was hubris, you could say it was reaching a little bit beyond his design specs, said Lawrence C. Levy, no relation, an expert on suburban politics at Hofstra University. Gonzalezs union, which has been caught up in the teleworking debate while negotiating for more flexible schedules for members, criticized the SHOW UP Act introduced by House Republicans that limits remote work for federal employees, saying it misdirects from important issues like pay raises and recruitment. Additionally, Rector won the Suffolk Borough running unopposed. With 1205 of 1205 precincts reported. Suffolk County Propositions . Her experiences as a kindergarten teacher in undersupplied classrooms forced her to become resourceful. As the leader of New York State Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust, Patrick Purcell works to promote affiliated laborers locals in the state, bringing together unions and contractors to identify new opportunities and secure jobs for union workers. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Daniel Medwed: The district attorney for Suffolk County is basically the chief law enforcement officer for the largest county in Massachusetts, the one that encompasses Boston. January 26, 2023 . chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. What were the early voting start and end dates? Patricia Pileggi, a former prosecutor who was chief of the public integrity section at the United States attorneys office in Brooklyn, said that when a target of a case accepted responsibility for wrongdoing, it could be a tipping factor in whether to continue an investigation.. Abbott was given the AFL-CIO Russell Quarantello Community Service Award from United Way of Greater Niagara in September. Adam Urbanski has experienced extreme highs and lows already this year in his job as president of the Rochester Teachers Association. The fact that two young women came forward, albeit years ago, is by itself very troubling. In 2021, the states first farmworkers union was formed as an RWDSU local. DiNapoli reported that the fund earned over 9% in 2022 despite an overall bear market. We do not allow you to opt-out of our certain cookies, as they are necessary to Still, it will be the first time since 2005 that the GOP will hold a majority of seats on the 18-member Legislature. Bellone says he slashed the size of government after inheriting a massive deficit. widget_load_check_jquery(); Durso, who recently voiced his support of a plan to build a hotel and casino at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, has received a number of awards over the years for his support of diversity, immigration and the environment. Capalino Lays The Foundation For NYCs Real Estate Growth. President Ai-jen Poo is no stranger to the spotlight, championing the cause of these workers in books, podcasts, television, New York Times op-eds and on Capitol Hill. Now, unlike an arrest or a criminal charge or a conviction, the term investigation is not a term of art. Talk Elections Forum Contact . chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Christopher Erikson Sr., whose grandfather was the legendary labor leader Harry Van Arsdale Jr., followed up his electricians apprenticeship by earning a bachelors degree in labor/management relations. U.S. President | The executive is the chief officer of the county's executive branch. Photos by Raymond Janis Among other titles, she is the international executive vice president of the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades and the national president of the United Service Workers Union, an affiliate of IUJAT, which includes workers in construction, energy and automotive industries and other fields. I saw a study, an academic study from about 15 years ago, that said that 94 percent of the time, the incumbent wins in county DA elections. His likely opponent is businessman and former prosecutor David Calone. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts Sign up for home delivery of Long Island Presshere. 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