We wish the newlyweds a long and happy life together.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Happy New Year 2012!
We take great pleasure in kicking off the new year for Irondequoit Democratic Committee website with the good news that IDC member Ryan McDonald was married in December. Ryan and his wife Beth are freshly minted attorneys, 2011 graduates of Albany Law School. Ray McDonald, vice-chair for IDC and Irondequoit Planning Board member, is proud father of the groom.
We wish the newlyweds a long and happy life together.
We wish the newlyweds a long and happy life together.
Monday, November 7, 2011
More Republican Dishonesty
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2011
Contact: Joseph Morelle | joe@monroedemocrats.com | 585.232.2410 | 585.233.1973
DEMOCRATS CONDEMN CARBONE FOR FALSIFYING D’AURIZIO ENDORSEMENT
Irondequoit Supervisor has made no endorsement in County Legislature race.
Rochester, NY |November 6, 2011| Monroe County Democrats harshly criticized Republican County Legislature candidate Joe Carbone for manufacturing an endorsement by Irondequoit Town Supervisor Mary Joyce D’Aurizio without her authorization and without her knowledge.
County Chair Joe Morelle condemned Carbone for his dishonesty, “Mr. Carbone falsified an endorsement from Supervisor D’Aurizio and, to make matters worse, manufactured and published a quote from her, without her knowledge and consent. Mr. Carbone’s actions are deplorable. He owes Supervisor D’Aurizio and the voters of Irondequoit an immediate apology.”
Morelle said this is not the first incident during the campaign that calls into question Mr. Carbone’s fitness to serve, but it is clearly the most dishonorable. “Mr. Carbone’s campaign has engaged in an endless stream of highly unethical tactics. He has engaged in a campaign of smears and distortions. He has tried to buy the election with tens of thousands of dollars. But making up out of thin air quotes and endorsements from leading Irondequoit officials is simply unacceptable,” Morelle said this morning.
“Mr. Carbone needs to learn that the ends don’t justify the means in Monroe County. We have a right to demand better. We have a right to demand honesty.”
Contact: Joseph Morelle | joe@monroedemocrats.com | 585.232.2410 | 585.233.1973
DEMOCRATS CONDEMN CARBONE FOR FALSIFYING D’AURIZIO ENDORSEMENT
Irondequoit Supervisor has made no endorsement in County Legislature race.
Rochester, NY |November 6, 2011| Monroe County Democrats harshly criticized Republican County Legislature candidate Joe Carbone for manufacturing an endorsement by Irondequoit Town Supervisor Mary Joyce D’Aurizio without her authorization and without her knowledge.
County Chair Joe Morelle condemned Carbone for his dishonesty, “Mr. Carbone falsified an endorsement from Supervisor D’Aurizio and, to make matters worse, manufactured and published a quote from her, without her knowledge and consent. Mr. Carbone’s actions are deplorable. He owes Supervisor D’Aurizio and the voters of Irondequoit an immediate apology.”
Morelle said this is not the first incident during the campaign that calls into question Mr. Carbone’s fitness to serve, but it is clearly the most dishonorable. “Mr. Carbone’s campaign has engaged in an endless stream of highly unethical tactics. He has engaged in a campaign of smears and distortions. He has tried to buy the election with tens of thousands of dollars. But making up out of thin air quotes and endorsements from leading Irondequoit officials is simply unacceptable,” Morelle said this morning.
“Mr. Carbone needs to learn that the ends don’t justify the means in Monroe County. We have a right to demand better. We have a right to demand honesty.”
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Fair Election Practices Committee Rules Against
Citizens for Better Government Ad
Earlier today, the non-partisan Fair Election Practice's Committee (FEPC) ruled that recent ads placed by Richard Barone's Irondequoit Citizens for Better Government are in violation in the Fair Campaign Pledge. The FEPC directed Town Board Candidates Robert Moore and Robert Nottell to repudiate the ads placed by Barone and his Irondequoit Citizens for Better Government.
"For years, Richard Barone has been unfairly attacking public officials in Irondequoit," said Councilperson Stephanie Aldersley. "Today's ruling by a non-partisan panel proves what we've been saying all along - Irondequoit residents should not be fooled."
"These ads have misled a lot of people. We're happy with the committee's ruling. It gives us some satisfaction to see Moore and Nottell admit that the ads misrepresent Councilwoman Aldersley and myself," said John Perticone.
The ads included personal attacks on Councilmembers Aldersley and John Perticone The FEPC sustained Aldersley and Perticone's complaint against Robert Moore and Robert Notell. Moore agreed that he and Notell will repudiate the ads.
The committee found that the campaign ads by Barone; "used quotations...out of context to misrepresent" Aldersley and Perticone, and that Moore and Notell should repudiate Barone's ads.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Taking a Stand
The Executive Committee of the Irondequoit Democrat Party has received many calls regarding a recent piece run on Cable access Channel 15, produced by twice defeated Supervisory candidate Robert Ament.
Mr Ament, without the support of our local party, ran as a Democrat during this past Town wide primary. Similar to his 2009 candidacy he was resoundingly defeated. Mr Ament’s piece on Channel 15 replays a two-year-old town board meeting event where in discussion centered around a potential decision to reduce summer programs throughout the community based on budgetary considerations or constraints.
Further into the piece he rehashes the insidious notion that incumbent Stephanie Aldersley, who along with John Perticone are our current Town Board Candidates, maneuvered in some underhanded way to get a road paved for her personal benefit.
While Mr Ament's illusionary tale is patently untrue, similar to his self promoting tales that he obtained “Big Box” backing for the Pinegrove renovation, the library, or that the YMCA desired to work with him to erect a facility in Irondequoit, the most heinous and egregious last thirty minute portion of his production equates the heralded body of work our own Joe Morelle, over so many years, and Supervisor Mary Joyce D’Aurizio’s town leadership to that of Fidel Castro, Putin, Kruschev, etc.
As Party Chairwoman I feel it is my responsibility and my clear duty to speak on behalf of my party, my friends, my Irondequoit community, and the community of my ethnic heritage.
Let there be absolutely no mistake that Irondequoit Democrats did not, do not now, and will never support or be affiliated with a person such as Robert Ament who engages in personal character assassination and community degradation for their own political gain.
For years Joe Morelle has been a singular beacon of inspiration in an abyss of apathy and indifference toward Irondequoit from the outside world, first on a local and then on a state level. He is not just any Joe, he is our Joe!! We have said that so many times in so many ways, but it is so true. Given his enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication he has never failed to reward our confidence in him.
Regarding Supervisor D’Aurizio, I respect her for the office that she holds. I respect that she has a passion for our community that may be equal to my own. While I may disagree with methodologies she employs to perform her duties, I respect and recognize that we mutually share goals of growth and prosperity for all in Irondequoit.
I can say that the Supervisor has never treated me with anything less than respect and courtesy even when she was fully aware that we may have divergent stances on any given issue.
I believe depicting Assemblyman Morelle or Supervisor D’Aurizio, such as Mr Ament has done, is, in many ways, an aggravated personal character assassination and a display of hatred destructive to our Town currently and into the future.
Let it also be known that the Democrat Party of Irondequoit and I vigorously support freedom of speech. I believe our forefathers were correct that freedom of speech inspires debate, a sharing of ideas, and in the end, a positive majority decision.
Yet, I also feel that one person’s speech should not destroy our community, demean our children, or liken our leaders to despotic tyrannical dictators. Let Mr Ament, or anyone else have their say, but please join with me in loudly speaking our collective minds to drown out and eliminate once and for all these sort of self serving lies, unsubstantiated distortions,and heinous personal attacks.
Lastly, I am an American woman who is extremely proud of her Ukrainian heritage. I vividly remember, as a young girl, listening to adults speaking about leaving Ukraine in the dark of night to escape persecution at the hands of despotic leaders, the type that Mr Ament refers to in his piece as our type of leaders.
My own family members were imprisoned, tortured and sent to Siberia. Other Ukrainians were beaten, and in some cases murdered for their religious or personal beliefs, educational status, or for no reason other than they were Ukrainian.
I am so very proud to be of a culture of people who came to America to escape those atrocities with absolutely nothing, who asked for nothing, embraced America, worked hard to provide for their families and help create a rich and vibrant community like Irondequoit expecting nothing in return but freedom, peace, and a safe future for their children.
To be reminded again of the atrocities left behind and to have a small minded person equate what this great group of people helped build to be now degenerating into something they totally feared and abhorred wrenches me in a way I could never begin to describe. Mr Ament's presentation is categorically untrue.
I see this aired ICAT piece not as freedom of speech but dispensation of fear, hatred, and prejudice. It is not a promotion of Democratic values or justice, it is not an expose, it is certainly not the opening salvo of any relevent debate or positive idea sharing.
It is certainly not the work of someone who has the mindset or capacity to lead or inspire the great people of Irondequoit to a prosperous future.
The Irondequoit Democrat Party and, I hope, our Irondequoit Community, will never support nor succumb to the type of sentiment shared in this ICAT piece nor the person who produced it.
Irena Skrobach
Chairwman
Irondequoit Democrat Committee
Mr Ament, without the support of our local party, ran as a Democrat during this past Town wide primary. Similar to his 2009 candidacy he was resoundingly defeated. Mr Ament’s piece on Channel 15 replays a two-year-old town board meeting event where in discussion centered around a potential decision to reduce summer programs throughout the community based on budgetary considerations or constraints.
Further into the piece he rehashes the insidious notion that incumbent Stephanie Aldersley, who along with John Perticone are our current Town Board Candidates, maneuvered in some underhanded way to get a road paved for her personal benefit.
While Mr Ament's illusionary tale is patently untrue, similar to his self promoting tales that he obtained “Big Box” backing for the Pinegrove renovation, the library, or that the YMCA desired to work with him to erect a facility in Irondequoit, the most heinous and egregious last thirty minute portion of his production equates the heralded body of work our own Joe Morelle, over so many years, and Supervisor Mary Joyce D’Aurizio’s town leadership to that of Fidel Castro, Putin, Kruschev, etc.
As Party Chairwoman I feel it is my responsibility and my clear duty to speak on behalf of my party, my friends, my Irondequoit community, and the community of my ethnic heritage.
Let there be absolutely no mistake that Irondequoit Democrats did not, do not now, and will never support or be affiliated with a person such as Robert Ament who engages in personal character assassination and community degradation for their own political gain.
For years Joe Morelle has been a singular beacon of inspiration in an abyss of apathy and indifference toward Irondequoit from the outside world, first on a local and then on a state level. He is not just any Joe, he is our Joe!! We have said that so many times in so many ways, but it is so true. Given his enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication he has never failed to reward our confidence in him.
Regarding Supervisor D’Aurizio, I respect her for the office that she holds. I respect that she has a passion for our community that may be equal to my own. While I may disagree with methodologies she employs to perform her duties, I respect and recognize that we mutually share goals of growth and prosperity for all in Irondequoit.
I can say that the Supervisor has never treated me with anything less than respect and courtesy even when she was fully aware that we may have divergent stances on any given issue.
I believe depicting Assemblyman Morelle or Supervisor D’Aurizio, such as Mr Ament has done, is, in many ways, an aggravated personal character assassination and a display of hatred destructive to our Town currently and into the future.
Let it also be known that the Democrat Party of Irondequoit and I vigorously support freedom of speech. I believe our forefathers were correct that freedom of speech inspires debate, a sharing of ideas, and in the end, a positive majority decision.
Yet, I also feel that one person’s speech should not destroy our community, demean our children, or liken our leaders to despotic tyrannical dictators. Let Mr Ament, or anyone else have their say, but please join with me in loudly speaking our collective minds to drown out and eliminate once and for all these sort of self serving lies, unsubstantiated distortions,and heinous personal attacks.
Lastly, I am an American woman who is extremely proud of her Ukrainian heritage. I vividly remember, as a young girl, listening to adults speaking about leaving Ukraine in the dark of night to escape persecution at the hands of despotic leaders, the type that Mr Ament refers to in his piece as our type of leaders.
My own family members were imprisoned, tortured and sent to Siberia. Other Ukrainians were beaten, and in some cases murdered for their religious or personal beliefs, educational status, or for no reason other than they were Ukrainian.
I am so very proud to be of a culture of people who came to America to escape those atrocities with absolutely nothing, who asked for nothing, embraced America, worked hard to provide for their families and help create a rich and vibrant community like Irondequoit expecting nothing in return but freedom, peace, and a safe future for their children.
To be reminded again of the atrocities left behind and to have a small minded person equate what this great group of people helped build to be now degenerating into something they totally feared and abhorred wrenches me in a way I could never begin to describe. Mr Ament's presentation is categorically untrue.
I see this aired ICAT piece not as freedom of speech but dispensation of fear, hatred, and prejudice. It is not a promotion of Democratic values or justice, it is not an expose, it is certainly not the opening salvo of any relevent debate or positive idea sharing.
It is certainly not the work of someone who has the mindset or capacity to lead or inspire the great people of Irondequoit to a prosperous future.
The Irondequoit Democrat Party and, I hope, our Irondequoit Community, will never support nor succumb to the type of sentiment shared in this ICAT piece nor the person who produced it.
Irena Skrobach
Chairwman
Irondequoit Democrat Committee
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wait for It . . .
Vinnie Esposito visits a senior citizen household and sat to discuss issues such as Medley Centre, casino, and offshore windmills.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sandra Doorley Campaigns the Old-Fashioned Way
Photos from 8/17/11 Wegman Concert at Ontario Beach Park. Submitted by an IDC member, revised for length 8/25/11.
Sandra Doorley campaigns the gracious old-fashioned way.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Frankel Calls For Greater Transparency, Constituent Awareness/Consensus, in Budgetary Process
Democrat candidate for County Executive, long time Brighton Town Supervisor, Sandra Frankel, recently urged county leaders to publicly present their budget by October 11th to afford county residents an opportunity to vette their concerns over the way tax dollars are spent.
It has become customary during the tenure of current Republican County Executive Maggie Brooks, in conjunction with the Republican majority in the legislature, to present the budget for public consumption after the date of elections leaving virtually no time between presentation and adoption for the public to weigh in.
Frankel, referring to the timing of any Brooks budget presentation stated, “One can always use more time, but this was a convenient ploy to avoid hearing from the community about their priorities and concerns, and to avoid challenges to the budget plan”.
Moreover, Frankel stated that during her long and successful storied career as Brighton Supervisor, regardless of potential objections to her budget, especially during times of severe economic challenge, her budget has always been presented to the community no later than September 30th and has moved for adoption prior to the November elections. She has welcomed and embraced suggestions, concerns, and even objections to form consensus amongst passionate stake holders.
In what has become so sadly typical of the Brooks administration, County Communications Director, Noah Lebowitz, seemingly moonlighting on the public paid clock as the Brooks Campaign Public Relations Director, gave no specific time frame for the budget proposal release arrogantly stating that, “The budget will be released when it is ready.” Lebowitz further referred to the Frankel request for a consistent date for the release of a budget proposal to ensure community involvement in developing a sensible fiscal plan as, “the wailings of a politician desperate for attention.”
Although Monroe County has the second lowest credit rating amongst all counties in New York State and has become perilously close to the brink of insolvency at the hands of the Brooks regime, Lebowitz said that, “Sandy Frankel uses cheap political stunts to fabricate a concern where none exists.”
Mr Lebowitz’s statements do not seem to mesh with his job description of: “Serving as the vital link between local government and the people it serves, the Communications Department’s goal is to effectively communicate and promote government policies and programs. In turn, it listens and responds to the needs of its customers—thus building trust.”
If Mr Lebowitz can’t answer an inquiry as to when the budget will be proposed and neither he, nor the people he represents, can listen to our concern and desire to participate in the budget process then they have given further evidence as to why we can’t trust them or the political ally’s they represent.
However using the Lebowitz job description as a statement of purpose, we can trust Sandy Frankel given her indisputable record of compliance to principle, transparent governance, and passion to responsibly represent the will of the people. The Irondequoit Democratic Committee heartily endorses Sandy Frankel for Monroe County Executive and ask that you vote in November for Sandy to restore trust in our county.
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