Politics

SAM Party of NY Endorses 27 Candidates for Office in Rockland County

Published

7 years ago

October 1, 2019

ALBANY, NY – SAM (Serve America Movement) Party of New York Chairman Michael Volpe announced the endorsement of 27 candidates for office in Rockland County.

The SAM Party interviewed hundreds of candidates interested in promoting SAM’s principles of good government, transparency, and engaging residents to build solutions that work. Twenty-seven candidates will be running on the SAM Party line in Rockland County this November. The offices SAM Party candidates seek to represent include positions in County, Town and Village government.

“The candidates endorsed by the SAM Party of New York have a record of accomplishment in their communities and believe in the principle of working with others regardless of political affiliation in order to get results for their communities,” said SAM Party of New York Chair Michael Volpe. “Some are long-time officeholders, some are incumbents seeking re-election, and some are first time candidates. All are well qualified for the offices they seek. We are proud to endorse these candidates and encourage residents to vote for them on the SAM Party line on November 5th.”

1) County Legislators

Michael Parietti – County Legislature, District 1
Brett Yagel – County Legislature, District 2
Alan Escoffery – County Legislature, District 4
Lon M. Hofstein – County Legislature, District 5
Robert Romanowski – County Legislature, District 6
Rudy S. Laurent – County Legislature, District 8
Christopher J. Carey – County Legislature, District 9
Charles Falciglia – County Legislature, District 12
Vivian S. Street – County Legislature, District 13
Agin Antony – County Legislature, District 14
John McGowan – County Legislature, District 15
James J. Foley – County Legislature, District 17

2) Towns & Villages

CLARKSTOWN

George Hoehmann – Town Supervisor,
Frank Borelli – Town Council Clarkstown
Scott Milich – Town Council
Michaelangelo Graziano – Town Council,
Donald Franchino – Town Council
Robert E. Milone – Superintendent of Highways

ORANGETOWN

Teresa M. Kenny – Town Supervisor

RAMAPO

Deborah Munitz – Town Supervisor
Sherry Scott – Town Council
Patrick Damiani – Superintendent of Highways

HAVERSTRAW

Keith Shikowitz – Town Council

STONY POINT

Kevin Nolan – Town Council

SPRING VALLEY

Schello Jean-Louis – Trustee, Spring Valley
Sherry McGill – Trustee, Spring Valley

SUFFERN

Jo Meegan-Corrigan – Trustee

Politics

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

Published

3 months ago

January 19, 2026

Rockland Report Editor

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.

Politics

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

Published

9 months ago

July 23, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

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.
About Congressman Mike Lawler:

New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.