Decision 2010

David Bonilla

Assembly Races:

District 22

Grace Meng

District 23

Audrey Pheffer

Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer beat Republican challenger Harold Paez in a lopsided contest to represent the 23rd Assembly District, which covers Rockaway Beach, Howard Beach and Ozone Park.

Pheffer has been in Albany since 1987.

Her long track record in the community was enough Inflatable Water Park For Sale to overcome anti-incumbent sentiment in a tough election year for career politicians.

Paez, a doctor and first-time political candidate, ran an efficient campaign on a reform platform, but was outmatched by the veteran lawmaker.

District 24

David Weprin

District 25

Rory Lancman

District 26

Ed Braunstein

Democrat Ed Braunstein defeated Republican Vince Tabone in a tight race for Ann-Margaret Carrozza’ vacant Assembly seat. The 26th assembly district covers the neighborhoods of Whitestone, Bayside and Douglaston, among others.

Braunstein, a former aide to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, beat several opponents in a heated primary campaign, then carried the momentum into the general election.

Tabone, the vice chairman of the county Republican Party, is a former city officials and longtime civic activist who has made several previous runs for office. Despite support from county Republicans, Tabone failed to make significant inroads with voters.

Carrozza dropped her bid for reelection earlier this year, after facing a residency investigation by the Attorney General’s office and questions over her Albany attendance record.

District 27

Nettie Mayersohn

District 28

Andrew Hevesi

In a tough year for incumbents Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi beat back his Republican challenger Alex Powietrzynski to win re-election in Forest Hills.

Hevesi’s 28th Assembly District also includes Rego Park, Middle Village, and sections of Glendale, Maspeth and Kew Gardens.

Hevesi, a Democrat, took office in a special election in 2005, and was elected to his first full term the following year. As the chairman of the Subcommittee on Renewable Energy, Hevesi is emerging as an important voice on the environment.

Powietrzynski, a 26-year-old lawyer, was born in Poland and raised in Greenpoint before moving to Forest Hills. This was his first run at public office.

District 29

Will Scarborough

District 30

Marge Markey

Assemblywoman Marge Markey won re-election, withstanding a challenge from perennial Republican candidate Anthony Nunziato in a close race marked by ugly political wrangling.

Nunziato relied on the support he’s gained over the years in parts of Maspeth and Middle Village, but his campaign could not muster enough momentum to beat Markey, a Democrat who has represented the 30th Assembly District since 1998.

The district covers Maspeth, Woodside and sections of Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside and Middle Village.

District 31

Michelle Titus

District 32

Vivian Cook

District 33

Barbara Clark

District 34

Michael DenDekker

District 35

Jeffrion Aubrey

District 36

Aravella Simotas

District 37

Catherine Nolan

Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan cruised to re-election, easily beating her Republican challenger, the actor John K. Wilson.

Nolan, a Democrat and lifelong Ridgewood resident, has represented the 37th Assembly District since 1984, during which time she has served as the chairperson of the Labor and Education committees.

Wilson, a newcomer to politics who moved to Queens seven years ago, cultivated a base in Sunnyside. But in the end he couldn’t build the necessary name recognition to beat Nolan, who enjoys widespread support throughout the district.

Nolan represents sections of Long Island City, Woodside, Sunnyside, Maspeth and Ridgewood.

District 38

Michael Miller

Assemblyman Michael Miller was re-elected to serve another term in the position he has held since 2009, once again facing off against Republican contender Donna Caltabiano.

Caltabiano’s experience with seniors and education is impressive, but it’s Miller the people want. Since being elected to replace disgraced pol Tony Seminerio in a special election, Miller has become a fixture in the district.

The 38th Assembly District encompasses the neighborhoods of Woodhaven, Ridgewood, Glendale, Richmond Hill and Ozone Park.

District 39

Francisco Moya

via Queens Ledger

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