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New Astorino DSS Commissioner appointment in Westchester County

According to the Westchestergov.com press release on December 30, 2010,

"County Executive Robert P. Astorino today named a new commissioner of Social Services, selecting a person with almost three decades of bottom-to-top professional experience in health and human services to oversee the county's largest department...Kevin M. McGuire, a one-time New York City social services caseworker who up until this week was executive director of the Maryland Department of Human Resources Family Investment Administration, was selected following a nationwide search. He will begin his new job next week."

Also,

"McGuire began his career in the human services field in 1981 as a caseworker in the South Bronx for the new York City Human Resources Administration. He stayed with the department until 2003 in a variety of positions that focused on programs as well as date processing and technology. Form 1998-2003 he served as the Bronx deputy regional manager, where he was part of the team that planned and implemented New York City's successful welfare reform efforts."

Read more about him at the County website at www3.westchestergov.com. We are hopeful that he, like Rob Astorino and others, will bring conservative and life affirming sensibilities to his new position in service to all the people of our County.

Welcome, Commissioner McGuire! 

Westchester-Putnam Right to Life PAC fourth annual dinner a big success

With 150 attendees, including Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino as guest speaker, this Political Action Committee event was a triumph.

The honorees were Elizabeth Costanzo and Christopher Slattery "for their dedication, leadership and untiring efforts in the defense of the sanctity of human life."

Here is an excerpt from Rob Astorino's remarks, which opened the dinner.

 

Some of the 150 attendees -

Wilma DeFiore

Co-honoree Chris Slattery with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino.

John Mark and Neil DiCarlo. Neil is running as a write-in candidate for Congress in the 19th District (John Hall (D) and Nan Hayworth (R) are both pro-abortion).

Kathy Brusstar, Eileen Slattery (wife of Chris), Andrea and Richard Barbuto

Brigid Faranda and Richard Fuerst. Rich is chairman of the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Westchester and Putnam Right to Life Committee.

Long-time prolife champion, Monsignor Dermott Brennan

Mary Gormley, another prolife champion, with the evening's co-honoree Liz Costanzo

The politician table!

Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, speaks with Elizabeth Rex, President of the Children First Foundation

And a partial view of the crowd ...

Kathy and Dan Brusstar's family pose with Brigid Faranda. That's Joe next to his dad, with Suzanne and Mary Margaret up front!

Joy Dechiario introduced the honorees. Joy was also responsible for the first annual and highly successful PAC Journal, listing supporters and donors.

Alan Mehldau, Joy, Liz and Rich. Liz is the Executive Director of the Westchester Right to Life Party.

Alan, Joy, Chris Slattery,and Rich. Chris is the founder and president of EMC Frontline Pregnancy Centers.

Mayor Phil Amicone's Proclamation from the City of Yonkers to Liz and Chris.

Bernadette Harris with Neil DiCarlo and his wife Deborah.

Next year - even bigger - even better - raising needed funds for prolife candidates!!

 

 

 

 

Tom Bock - Republican Candidate for NYS 92 Assembly District - Needs YOU!

Contact Tom Bock today and arrange to sign his petition or help carry petitions if you are a member of the Republican Party or a Notary Public. He is running in the NYS 92nd Assembly District  that includes Greenburgh, Mt. Pleasant, small portion of northern Yonkers. Tom is a great prolife candidate who deserves your support!

 

Call or email him today for more details!

 

Dare To Change

Albany for Westchester's Sake!

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Thomas Bock

Candidate

N.Y. State 92nd Assembly District

www.Bock2010.com

www.ElectTomBock.blogspot.com

tom@Bock2010.com

914-437-2635

Letter from Westchester/Putnam Right to Life Committee to Republican Committee Chairman

We can send this at a word document attachment to anyone who would like it -

Westchester-Putnam Right To Life Committee

P.O. Box 157, Katonah, New York  10536

(914) 232-1168

 

 

                    May 17, 2010

 

Mr. Douglas Colety, Chairman

Westchester County Republic Committee

214 Mamaroneck Avenue

White Plains, New York  10601

 

Dear Chairman Colety:

 

    It is our understanding that delegates from the local Republican Committees will be meeting shortly to select candidates for federal, state and local offices in our area.  The pro-life community is concerned that the candidates that you select for these offices be strong supporters of family values and the sanctity of human life.  In the past, the voters in our area have been given very little opportunity to vote for candidates, from any major party, that they feel comfortable with, who would support these values.  Under no circumstances will the pro-life community support any candidate from any party that supports abortion or is not a supporter of family values!

 

    Recent polls have shown that the tide is changing and that the majority of Americans now oppose abortion.  The recent passage of the National Health Care Bill, which opens the door for federally funded abortion, has further increased the political awareness of those who support the sanctity of human life.

 

    In the past few years, supporters of life and family values have been extremely active in a number of local races where the candidates have stood up for and supported family values.  Of note are the victories of Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, as well as Assemblyman Greg Ball, all unabashedly pro-life.  Additionally, pro-life citizens worked hard, albeit unsuccessfully, to unseat Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, because of her support for the Reproductive Health Act.  These races drew a great deal of support from the pro-life community, both as volunteers and in providing financial support. 

 

    At your upcoming meeting, we understand that your committees will have an ample supply of candidates for many of the races you will be considering.  On behalf of the pro-life community, we request that you choose candidates who are strong supporters of family values and the sanctity of human life.

 

    I would greatly appreciate hearing from you on this matter. 

 

                    Sincerely,

 

 

 

                    Alan P. Mehldau

                    Chairman

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