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GOP Puts Up Tony Sayegh of New Rochelle to Challenge Amy Paulin in the 88th
Posted on Thursday, May 09 @ 15:55:56 EDT by jfbailey
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WPCNR Drivetime Daily. Special to WPCNR. May 9, 2002. 4:00 PM EDT: A newcomer to politics, 30-year-old Tony Sayegh of Bronxville, has been chosen by the Westchester County Republican and Conservative Parties to challenge incumbent Assemblyperson Amy Paulin in the newly configured 88th Assembly District.
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The 88th now covers half of White Plains, all of Scarsdale and Eastchester, Bronxville and about half of New Rochelle.
Mr. Sayegh (pronounced "SAY YEGG"), is described as a producer of a television news program and an indepedent businessman, most recently working out of Washington, D.C., according to the Westchester County GOP Headquarters. "He's very dynamic and we're really behind him," the spokesperson said.
Education, Clean Air and Water His Themes
According to the announcement of his candidacy made Wednesday on the steps of New Rochelle City Hall, "Citing his commitment to New York’s schools and working relationship with Governor Pataki, Tony Sayegh stressed his desire to help improve New York’s public schools.“
Mr. Sayegh said, "As a first generation American, I came to appreciate the fact that with a sound educational foundation, anyone can achieve the American Dream. Unfortunately, our public schools are not providing the education that New York’s children need. As your next Assemblyman, I will work with the Pataki Administration to ensure that our schools receive more state funding -- but I’ll also make sure that we demand greater accountability from students, teachers, administrators and parents.”
In his speech, Sayegh also mentioned that he would be a strong advocate for cleaner air and water. “This campaign is about new leadership, a new vision, and new standards for New York,” Sayegh said. “Children deserve to grow up in a New York with clean parks, safe drinking water and clean air to breathe."
“We can achieve results by working together -- the Governor, the Legislature, and each and every one of us who share in our concerns with the way things are, our goals to make things better, and our vision of a better, safer, cleaner New York for generations to come.”
Salutes Pataki and Giuliani
Sayegh concluded his speech by citing two recent New York leaders who share in his optimism in improving the lives of New Yorkers. “When the critics said New York City was ungovernable, Rudy Giuliani proved otherwise. And when the
same doubters said state spending could never be controlled, George Pataki proved them wrong.
“Now, the pessimists are saying that we cannot do better for our children’s schools, for our commitment to the elderly and infirm, for our environment. I ask for your support as I begin my campaign and, like the two great leaders I mentioned, issue this challenge: we CAN do better, we MUST do better, and, working together, we SHALL do better.”
Republican headquarters said that Sayegh has worked in Washington, D.C., and was deeply involved with the Young Republicans. WPCNR is expecting a more detailed resume of Mr. Sayegh shortly.
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