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David Bruen, Lifelong Clarkstown Resident, Looks to Make History as the Youngest Person Elected to the Rockland County Legislature

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — David Bruen, a lifelong Clarkstown resident, announced his candidacy for the Rockland Legislature in District 11.

In an email to supporters, Bruen wrote, “I want to give back to this community in our county legislature because Rocklanders deserve a government that can respond to our affordability, housing, sustainability, and overdevelopment challenges.” A twenty-one year-old Democrat, Bruen was born in Suffern, attended Clarkstown public schools, and was raised in West Nyack.

As for his priorities, Bruen added, he plans to “fight to protect our water supply, improve our local infrastructure, and champion more middle-class housing.”

Bruen is no stranger to public service. As a proud Eagle Scout, he has a track record of public service and problem-solving. At Syracuse University, he serves as student body president where he represents 15,000 students.

During his two terms, he has organized a student-run bus service to combat Syracuse’s food desert and ensure students have access to healthy food, and invested $120,000 to make menstrual products free on campus. Moreover, he led a team that developed a report recommending Syracuse University become carbon-neutral by 2030, which would advance the goal by a decade.

In Rockland County, he now serves as the treasurer of the Rockland County Democratic Committee, and has previously worked in constituent services for former Congresswoman Nita Lowey and former State Senator David Carlucci.

Legislative District 11 includes Upper Nyack, Valley Cottage, and Congers. The district is currently represented by Laurie Santulli, an independent, who is not seeking reelection.

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Brett Yagel Announces Candidacy for New York State Assembly in 96th District

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January 19, 2026

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Brett Yagel, the former Mayor of the Village of Pomona has officially announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.

Below you can read Yagel’s full announcement:

“I am proud to announce that I am seeking the support of the Republican and Conservative Parties as a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.
I am not a career politician. I am a problem solver. As Mayor and as a professional working for one of the world’s largest defense contractors, I have spent my career focused on results, accountability, and getting complex jobs done the right way. Leadership and responsibility are not abstract concepts to me. They are values I have lived every day in public service and in the private sector.

Albany is broken. It is dominated by career politicians who create problems, expand government, and then ask for more power to fix the very messes they created. The people of the 96th District deserve better than politics as usual.

Our district needs a leader with real world experience, common sense, and the courage to challenge the status quo. I am ready to bring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical,
results driven solutions to Albany. Most importantly, I will be a strong and independent voice for the hardworking families of the 96th District.

If you are tired of excuses and ready for real results, I would be honored to earn your support.”

Yagel will running against incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Carroll.

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Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Bid for Reelection to Congress, Will Not Run for Governor

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July 23, 2025

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Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County resident and graduate of Suffern High School, officially announced today that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the race for Governor of New York.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, said his decision to remain focused on Congress reflects his commitment to continuing the work he’s started on behalf of Hudson Valley residents. Since taking office in January 2023, Lawler’s office has closed over 6,000 constituent service cases and successfully returned more than $27.2 million to residents throughout the district.

One of his signature achievements has been his leadership in reforming the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under Lawler’s advocacy, the SALT cap was quadrupled to $40,000, providing significant tax relief to middle-class families across the region for the next ten years.

Lawler’s decision not to run for governor preserves his role as a key Republican voice in a competitive swing district, and positions him for what is expected to be a closely watched race in 2026.
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New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.

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