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September 18, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael Grimm (R,C-NY) joined Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) President Stephen Cassidy and additional members of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) to formally accept the endorsement for his re-election in New York’s Eleventh Congressional District. Congressman Grimm said: “I am very excited and proud to receive the endorsement from the UFA. They represent real life heroes and New...
September 18, 2012
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012By: Judy L. Randall of Staten Island LivesSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's time for the Port Authority to come clean on precisely where the money is going from last year's bridge toll hike.So said the AAAs of New York and New Jersey Monday with the approach of the one-year anniversary of the increase. The toll hike triggered the auto clubs' 2011 court action to roll back the increase, contending the money goes for "cost...
September 17, 2012
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By: Staten Island AdvanceSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Count Rudy in.Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, first propelled into office by Staten Island in 1993, is highly receptive to an idea to name a future Staten Island ferryboat after him."Anything connected to Staten Island I'm very proud of. Staten Island made me mayor. So to the extent that people didn't like me as mayor, they can blame it on Staten Island," Giuliani told the New York Observer, in a...
September 17, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael Grimm (R,C-NY) joined President Gary LaBarbera and other members of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York City to formally accept the endorsement for his re-election in New York’s Eleventh Congressional District.Congressman Michael Grimm said: “I am truly honored to receive the endorsement from the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York City....
September 14, 2012
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 12, 2012) -- The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading political advocacy organization for animal welfare, announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., for the new 11th Congressional District in New York. Citing his effective leadership and advocacy on animal protection policies, the Humane Society Legislative Fund urges voters to support Grimm.“Michael Grimm has demonstrated strong leadership...

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  • Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress
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  • ConservAmerica
  • Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund
  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
  • International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
  • International Union of Operating Engineers
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
  • Laborers International Union of North America
  • Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
  • Move America Forward Freedom PAC
  • National Association of Letter Carriers
  • National Defense PAC
  • National Federation of Independent Business
  • National Postal Mail Handlers Union
  • National Right to Life
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  • National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition
  • New York City Building and Construction Trades Council
  • New York State Fraternal Order of Police
  • Recreational Fishing Alliance
  • Seafarers International Union of North America - Brotherhood of the Sea
  • Sheet Metal Workers International Association
  • Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro
  • Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Superior Officers Benevolent Association
  • Uniformed Fire Officers Association
  • Uniformed Firefighters Association
  • United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
  • United States Chamber of Commerce
  • United Transportation Union
  • United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers