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Friday, October 19, 2018
Vol. 67, No. 42
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Suozzi, DeBono clash for first time at debate
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Candidates attack each other’s stances on budget, immigration BY LU K E TOR R A N C E U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and his challenger, Republican Dan DeBono, clashed over immigration, tax cuts and the environment Tuesday at their first debate. DeBono had criticized Suozzi for not debating him earlier in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, and both candidates wasted no time attacking each other in the event at Amsterdam at Harborside in Port Washington. “We can all make promises,” Suozzi said in response to a question about fixing the budget. “I’m a Democrat, he’s a Republican, and the Republicans have blown a hole in the deficit with this enormous tax cut.” DeBono, meanwhile, slammed Suozzi for taking money “from corporate interests” and said the country would be harmed by allowing amnesty for illegal immigrants.
“There’s too much immigration,” he said. “We need to put working-class and middle-class Americans first.” Suozzi said that he would support a path to citizenship for “Dreamers,” illegal immigrants who moved to the county before age 16, have no criminal record and a high school degree. He said that “90 percent of Americans support these young kids” and said he would be willing to make a deal increasing border security if “Dreamers” became citizens. Suozzi touted his background in politics as the former mayor of Glen Cove and Nassau County executive. DeBono played up his outsider status, saying this was his first major run for office and mentioned his service to the country as a former Navy SEAL. The duo did agree in some areas. Both said that too much money was going to people at the top and both were against the Continued on Page 66
PHOTO BY JED HENDRIXSON
Kaia, Ava and Connor (left to right) Salvaggio, 13-month-old triplets, dressed as dalmations for an impromptu photo shoot at the East Williston Community Church pumpkin patch.
East Williston firefighters to be honored for rescue BY J E D HENDRIXSON
Firefighters from the department and other regional emergency medical services Seven firefighters from the will receive awards for their East Williston Fire Department service at the Nassau Regionwill be honored next week for al EMS Council Awards on Wednesday at the Crest Hollow aiding a resident in 2017.
Country Club in Woodbury. The East Williston Fire Department also recognized the rescue as its ambulance call of the year at the annual awards dinner in April. Continued on Page 67
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