November 6, 2007 by Katie Berk
It’s no secret who most of these people are here to support. When Brookhaven supervisor candidate Robert DiCarlo walked into the room a minute ago, there was a standing ovation. And that’s before the votes have even been counted.
But it looks like Suffolk County Republicans aren’t pinning their hopes on him to take back control of the county.
Supporter Milton Cohen of Brookhaven says they need to take it one step at a time. First, get Brookhaven back, then the county.
And he says DiCarlo and his team are the ones to do it.
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November 6, 2007 by Katie Ehrlich
The first numbers are up at Nassau County Republican headquarters, and they’re showing commanding leads in the Town of Hempstead for Republican incumbents Kate Murray (Town Supervisor) and Mark Bonilla (Town Clerk).
While the numbers aren’t exactly surprises, just the sight of numbers got the crowd at Mirelle’s worked up.
With polls across the Island closed for more than an hour, the numbers are expected to start pouring in and give some insight into how smooth a night it will be for the GOP faithful.
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November 6, 2007 by Michael Henrich
All eyes are on Legis. David Mejias — despite predictions of a dead heat, early returns are in the county’s first Hispanic legislator’s favor. Looks like Roger Corbin’s prediction could be in jeopardy, though it’s doubtful he’d complain.
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November 6, 2007 by Katie Berk
A few youngsters are going to be pretty tired tomorrow, but their parents say it’s worth it for this experience.
Nick Caracappa says he remembers when his mother, Rose Caracappa, was a 4th district legislator and he remembers how exciting it was to wait for the results at headquarters. That’s why he and his wife, Bonnie, brought their kids: Joseph, 16; William, 10; Rosine, 4 and Julianna, 2, to Republican headquarters tonight to get in on the action.
In particular, he says he’s here to lend his support to 4th district candidate Thomas Muratore. He says that if Muratore is going to support the community in office, then the community is here to support him tonight. And for the kids, there’s no time like the present to get a lesson in the democratic process.
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November 6, 2007 by Michael Henrich
Legis. Roger Corbin (left) has had an action-packed year. A former deputy presiding officer, Legis. Judy Jacobs relieved him of his post in what was seen as a power struggle. But Corbin pledged to keep going.
He’s predicting the Dems will be in the minority after tonight. He’s not worried about that though. “I’ve been in the minority all my life,” he says.
School consolidation (he wants one district for the entire county) and consolidation of other goods and services is the only way to lower property taxes, he says …. The assessment freeze the GOP proposed is “nonsense.”
Corbin could go after a leadership position in the coming weeks if they do retain the majority. Corbin, however, says he won’t count his chickens before they hatch. When asked about the county executive post in 2009, as with the school consolidation plan, he says anything is possible.
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November 6, 2007 by Katie Ehrlich
Nassau County Republicans say they are watching the races, but they will really be focused on Shoshana Weissman. The 14-year-old Bellmore resident has the extremely important job of posting all of the election results when they come in on the big board at Mirelle’s.
Weissman says she is very excited about the job she has tonight. As soon as the numbers come in, she says officials will hand her papers with the numbers and she will immediately post them.
A member of Nassau County’s Young Republicans, Weissman says she has only been involved a few weeks, but has always wanted to take part because of her “strong Republican beliefs.” She considers herself very anti-illegal immigration and anti-abortion rights. Her parents, she says, are Democrats.
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November 6, 2007 by Carl Corry
Cheers have rung out in the Suffolk Dems den. Newcomer Brian Beedenbender is ahead with 51 percent of the vote. A win would mean the Democrats pick up a seat in Legislature, since Republican Joe Caracappa is out because of term limits.
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November 6, 2007 by Michael Henrich
Richard Kessel has joined the party (seen here with Dem Chairman Jay Jacobs’ wife, Mindy).
Kessel, the former CEO and chairman of the Long Island Power Authority, says not to make too much of his appearance tonight. A 30-year Nassau Democrat, Kessel says he’s here to support his friends – Jacobs and the rest of the team.
Rumor has it that Kessel has his eye on Tom Suozzi’s county executive seat, but his future plans are being kept quiet for now. Asked about 2009 specifically (when Suozzi’s term is up), he says he just needs some time to sort through his options. Whether his career will continue to center around energy policy or a broader agenda, a friendly Kessel simply said “good try.”
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November 6, 2007 by Katie Berk
It’s turning into a regular Who’s Who here at Suffolk County GOP headquarters. Kristen Hutchinson, also known as Mrs. Brookhaven, a contestant in the Mrs. New York United States competition, just showed up to throw her support behind all the Brookhaven Republicans and Brookhaven Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh in particular.
Hutchinsonsays it’s support from one family woman to another. “Everything she’s done has amazed me.”
Because of that, she’s been using her title to help campaign this election season and tonight, she’s counting on it all paying off.
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November 6, 2007 by Katie Ehrlich
Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello says when Election Night is over, the Republicans will have a 10-9 majority in the Nassau County Legislature. Mondello says there has been low turnout and that anything can happen, but he remains optimistic.
While many have focused on the race in the 14th Legislative District between Democratic incumbent David Mejias and Republican challenger Joe Belesi, Mondello has eyes on two other races. He’s focused on the 7th District, where Republican candidate Howard Kopel is looking to unseat Jeffrey Toback, and on the 18th Legislative District, where Democratic incumbent Diane Yatauro is being challenged by Elizabeth Faughnan.
Mondello admitted he is worried about the 3rd Legislative District, where Republican incumbent John Ciotti is in a tight race with Ali Mirza. The chairman says the district has about 5,000 more Democratic voters, but stressed Ciotti is a great candidate who loves to break bread at the homes of voters that he visits.
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It’s no secret who most of these people are here to support. When Brookhaven supervisor candidate Robert DiCarlo walked into the room a minute ago, there was a standing ovation. And that’s before the votes have even been counted.
