On November 30, Debbie Adams-Kaden, Member, Huntington Republican Committee, was honored for her hard work during the Suffolk County Republican Women’s annual Holiday & Volunteer Award Dinner, which was held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.
Ms. Adams-Kaden has been a Committee Member for the Huntington GOP for over 20 years and HQ Volunteer since her retirement in 2017. In her professional career, she spent over three decades working in the fields of financial technology, auditing, procurement, data security and operating systems software development. She also served as a Director of Application Software Development, Director of International Program Management and Director of Automated Boarding Project Management.
She also volunteered her time in the community as Soccer Coach at St. Hugh’s, and with the South Huntington PTA and the Wildcat Booster Club. She was also a Campaign Manager for South Huntington School Board President Jim Kaden.
Ms. Adams-Kaden earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Latin American Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego and a Master’s degree in Political Science and Education from Long Island University-C.W. Post.
The Huntington Town Republican Committee remains faithful to the Republican Party’s ideals. That includes making economic opportunity for all a reality, keeping families strong and communities safe a priority and empowering parents to make decisions about their children’s education. The Huntington GOP supports lower taxes, job creation, term limits, improving quality of life, open and transparent government and ensuring that children receive a quality education. For more information, visit www.huntingtongop.org.
The Huntington Republican Committee has announced that its third annual Winter Coat Drive is currently underway and, this year, it is partnering with the Family Service League (FSL), where the coats will be distributed to those in need.
In addition to men’s and women’s coats, they are requesting new and slightly used gloves, mittens, boots and scarves. All donations may be brought to Huntington GOP headquarters, located at 690 New York Avenue in Huntington, Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Last year’s drive was very successful, with 100 coats being collected.
Founded in Huntington in 1926, FSL delivers tangible help and crisis intervention across a spectrum of service areas, including mental health counseling, addiction prevention and treatment, homelessness, job training, trauma counseling, early education, and family and senior support services. In all, FSL offers over 60 programs at 20 locations throughout Long Island.
“In the short amount of time that we started this, it has become bigger and bigger,” said Tom McNally, Chairman, Huntington GOP. “We have seen a growing need for these items as the winter weather approaches, but we have been able to meet those needs, thanks to the generosity of the local residents.”
“Unfortunately, warm coats are a luxury for some children and adults residing in Greater Huntington,” said Karen Boorshtein, LCSW, President/CEO, Family Service League. “We appreciate the efforts of Huntington Republican Party Chairman Thomas McNally to help us provide winter coats for those in need. The new and gently used coats being collected during the GOP’s coat drive will be given out to community members who utilize the programs at Family Service League’s Huntington Family Center and to those individuals residing in our shelters.”
Donations will be accepted until March 23, 2024. To learn more about the Family Service League, visit www.FSL-LI.org. For more information about the Winter Coat Drive, call (631) 549-6800, email HQ@huntingtongop.org or visit www.huntingtongop.org.
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About the Huntington Town Republican Committee
The Huntington Town Republican Committee remains faithful to the Republican Party’s ideals. That includes making economic opportunity for all a reality, keeping families strong and communities safe a priority and empowering parents to make decisions about their children’s education. The Huntington GOP supports lower taxes, job creation, term limits, improving quality of life, open and transparent government and ensuring that children receive a quality education. For more information, visit www.huntingtongop.org.
GOP Takes All Five Town Board Seats for the First Time Since 1957
Bontempi Re-Elected for a Second Term
The Huntington Republican Committee is proud to announce that its Town Clerk and town Council candidates were victorious on Election Day, as well as Stephanie Bontempi for re-election as County Legislator in the 18th District.
Brooke Lupinacci and Theresa Mari won their respective Town Council elections, joining fellow GOP board members Ed Smyth, Salvatore Ferro and Dr. Dave Bennardo. This is the first time since 1957 that Huntington has had an all-Republican Town Board.
“When we took over the majority in 2021, we promised the citizens of Huntington that we would keep Huntington the best place on Long Island to live, work and raise a family,” said Thomas M. McNally, Chairman, Huntington GOP. “Tuesday’s election results confirm that we have delivered on that promise.”
Mr. McNally said Ms. Lupinacci and Ms. Mari “will help build on the successes of the past two years to make Huntington an even stronger, safer and more affordable place to live while maintaining our unmatched quality of life.”
Andrew Raia was the top vote-getter on the Huntington GOP ticket, garnering nearly 60% of the vote in the race for Town Clerk. “Andrew ran a very strong campaign,” Mr. McNally said. “This was a mandate for government efficiency and the results showed that.”
Additionally, Ms. Bontempi won a close election to remain as Suffolk County Legislator for the 18th District. “Stephanie’s race was a hard-fought one,” Mr. McNally said. “Her re-election allows her to work with the new county executive, Ed Romaine, to make Suffolk a safer and more affordable place to live. I wish to congratulate Ed on his victory and our candidates on their successful campaigns.”
The Huntington Town Republican Committee remains faithful to the Republican Party’s ideals. That includes making economic opportunity for all a reality, keeping families strong and communities safe a priority and empowering parents to make decisions about their children’s education. The Huntington GOP supports lower taxes, job creation, term limits, improving quality of life, open and transparent government and ensuring that children receive a quality education. For more information, visit www.huntingtongop.org.
The Huntington Republican Committee has announced that Tom McNally has been unanimously re-elected Chairman during its recent meeting at the Northport American Legion Hall. The committee also re-elected James F. Leonick as Vice Chairman, Jonas Wagner as Treasurer and Barbara Hanna as Secretary.
Mr. McNally was first elected Chairman in September 2019. Since then, he has successfully led the Republicans through three election cycles, regaining the majority for his party on the Huntington Town Board and capturing two Huntington seats on the Suffolk County Legislature to regain the majority in the County. Last year, Mr. McNally led the charge in Huntington to get U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota elected and New York State Senator Mario Mattera and state Assemblyman Keith Brown re-elected.
“I wish to thank the Huntington Republican Committee for their continued faith in my leadership and for re-electing me Chairman,” Mr. McNally said. “I am very proud of the slate of candidates that we have running for office this year. We are working hard to get Ed Romaine elected as Suffolk County Executive and to win all of our Town and County races. Over 120 Huntington Republican Committee people were involved in the screening and selection process of our candidates to ensure that we put forward the most qualified candidates possible. With everyone’s hard work and continued support, we will bring the Republican team across the finish line to victory on November 7 to ensure that we keep both the Town of Huntington and Suffolk County beautiful and safe places to raise our families, earn a living and enjoy an amazing quality of life.”
The Huntington Town Republican Committee remains faithful to the Republican Party’s ideals. That includes making economic opportunity for all a reality, keeping families strong and communities safe a priority and empowering parents to make decisions about their children’s education. The Huntington GOP supports lower taxes, job creation, term limits, improving quality of life, open and transparent government and ensuring that children receive a quality education. For more information, visit www.huntingtongop.org.
The Huntington Republican Committee is inviting town residents to bring their retired American flags to the Huntington GOP office, located at 690 New York Avenue in Huntington. Flags will be collected from May 15 to July 1.
Flags that have been worn-out, frayed, torn or soiled can be placed in a dropoff bin at the Huntington GOP office, where it will be properly retired. According to the U.S. Flag Code, when the flag is “in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display,” it is recommended that the flag be “destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”
With Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4th approaching, many are proudly displaying their flags and, in many cases, replacing their old flags. It’s an ideal time of the year to collect and properly retire any worn flags.
“We encourage residents to drop off their American flags that can no longer be considered fit for display,” said Tom McNally, Chairman, Huntington Republican Committee. “We will personally see to it that these flags will be retired in a proper and respectful manner.”
Tom McNally, Chairman, Huntington Republican Committee, has announced that the following candidates are running for Town office: Brooke Lupinacci and Theresa Mari for Town Board, Andrew Raia for Town Clerk, and Pamela Velastegui for Receiver of Taxes.
Brooke Lupinacci
Ms. Lupinacci began her career in public service as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County in the Economic Crimes Bureau. In 2015, she joined the Town as Assistant Town Attorney. Most recently, she was appointed Director of Labor Relations.
Ms. Mari is the Founder of Theresa A. Mari, P.C., a Hauppauge law firm concentrating in family law, real estate law, and matrimonial law. She is a two-time recipient of the Suffolk County Bar Association President’s Award and currently serves on the Suffolk County Women’s Advisory Committee.
Mr. Raia, who was elected Town Clerk in 2019, previously served as New York State Assemblyman from 2003 to 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his office was the only Town department to remain fully operational. As Town Clerk, he made securing Town records a top priority while exploring ways to utilize new technology to enhance office productivity.
Pamela Velastegui
Ms. Velastegui served as Dean of Academics for The Green Vale School before becoming Operations Manager for her husband’s estate planning and wealth management firm, The Legacy Group. In 2021, she co-founded the Sonrisa Foundation, a nonprofit organization which helps children and families in need.
In addition, Mr. McNally announced, there will be five candidates for Suffolk County Legislator; Robert Trotta (13th Legislative District), Manuel Esteban Sr. (16th L.D.), and Stephanie Bontempi (18th L.D.) are running for re-election. Richard Felix is running for Legislator in the 15th L.D., and Catherine Corrella has announced a run for County Legislator in the 17th L.D.
Mr. Trotta was elected in 2013. Prior to being a Legislator, he served as a Suffolk County Police Officer for 25 years and with the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force for more than 10 years. He is a member of the Economic Development, Planning & Housing; Environment, Parks & Agriculture; Public Safety; Public Works, Transportation & Energy; and Ways & Means Committees. Last year, he sponsored bills to eliminate the “red light ticket” fees and prohibit police officers from engaging in political activities.
Mr. Esteban, the son of immigrant parents from Cuba and Colombia, was elected County Legislator in 2021. During this time, he sponsored a bill to provide funding for the Suffolk County Police Department’s “Shot Spotter” program. He serves on the following committees: Government Operations, Personnel, Information Technology & Diversity; Public Safety; Ways & Means; and Health.
Mr. Felix is the President of Felix Insurance Planning Company, a commercial insurance agency based in Melville. In 1987, he was admitted to the New York State Bar. He is admitted to practice before the First and Second Departments of the New York Appellate Division and the Southern and Eastern Districts of the United States District Court.
Catherine Corrella
Ms. Corrella was born and raised in California by her immigrant parents: her father was from Mexico and her mother was from Cuba. She founded the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce and sat on the board of the Freebird Domestic Violence Organization.
Stephanie Bontempi
Ms. Bontempi, a Swedish immigrant, was elected in 2021. She is the Vice Chair of the Education & Labor and Health Committees and also serves on the Economic Development, Planning & Housing; Public Safety; and Ways & Means Committees. She co-sponsored a bill to repeal the fees from the “red-light tickets.”
Anna Acquafredda
Mr. McNally also announced that Anna Acquafredda is campaigning for District Court Judge. Ms. Acquafredda is an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Before joining the Nassau DA’s office, she was an Investigative Assistant with the National Insurance Crime Bureau at the Suffolk County DA’s Office. She is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association.
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