WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2004. From The Castelli Campaign. (EDITED) September 4, 2004: Television commentator and former New York State Trooper, Bob Castelli began his campaign for New York State Assemblyman in the 89th Assembly District this week, walking the district. "This is a large and diverse district, but I think it's important for me to get to know as many constituents as possible," Mr. Castelli said in a news release.

Robert Castelli, Candidate for Assembly in White Plains 89th Assembly District. Photo, Courtesy, The Castelli Campaign

Castelli began walking the district that includes Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, Pound Ridge and most of White Plains.

Castelli was a New York State Trooper for 21 years, serving as Trooper, Sergeant, Investigator and Station Commander, and was a member of the State's Organized Crime Task Force. He was named a Pickett Fellow in Criminal Justice Policy and Management by the National Institute of Justice and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Castelli appeared twice on WABC Eyewitness News last week commenting on Republican Convention Security. He appears regularly on network television on ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN, MSNBC and Court TV, providing insights into crime and homeland security matters. Last week he resumed classes at Iona College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, lecturing in the crime and security fields.

Castelli characterizes himself as a "Pro-Choice Republican with a strong record on fiscal responsibility and environmental protection." Castelli, in his kickoff news release said "his views are well-suited to those of the (89th) District's moderate voters." He believes that as a Republican, he can be a voice for reform in Albany, by challenging the Assembly's New York City-dominated Democratic leadership, whom Castelli says, " whose interests are often aligned against those of the suburbs."

Castelli invites voters to visit his website at www.castelli2004.com, for his specific commentary on key issues in the campaign.