Law enforcement unions, Republican elected officials endorse Paul Ciurcina in assembly race

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nearby elected officers and three legislation enforcement unions announced their endorsement of Republican New York Condition Assembly candidate Paul Ciurcina on Wednesday.

Metropolis Council Minority Chief Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore), Town Councilman David Carr (R-Mid Island), Assemblymember Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn), the Detectives Endowment Affiliation (DEA), the Captains Endowment Affiliation (CEA) and the Detective Investigators Affiliation (DIA) gathered in front of the 121st precinct in Graniteville to share their seal of acceptance for Ciurcina’s operate for the 63rd Assembly District seat.

Both equally the officers and union reps cited Ciurcina’s 22 years of experience serving in the NYPD as a rationale they think he would be an asset to the Point out Assembly.

“Paul Ciurcina is the adjust and management that is necessary in Albany. A retired NYPD Detective and Medal of Honor recipient, Paul is aware of how vital general public protection is to a local community — primarily the 63rd District that a lot of in law enforcement call home,” DEA President Paul DiGiacomo reported. “The Detectives’ Endowment Association is proud to endorse Paul Ciurcina for the Assembly because we know firsthand how fully commited he is to the people today he serves.”

CEA President Chris Monahan explained the retired detective “has walked in our footwear and appreciates how policing definitely is effective.”

“Now far more than ever, we want the proper particular person in office who has the practical experience to battle for us in the legislature. For that purpose, we are proud to guidance Paul Ciurcina for Assembly,” Thomas Donohue, Staten Island trustee of DIA, additional.

Through his time on the pressure, Ciurcina served in numerous models, such as Brooklyn Narcotics Squad North and South, Key Cases and seven decades as a detective in Staten Island Murder.

Councilman Carr also highlighted Ciurcina’s devotion to enhancing general public basic safety.

“After Albany has gotten so substantially mistaken on public protection in the previous numerous several years, our neighborhood wants an individual who really understands what it will take to stand up to gun violence and crime in this town,” he reported.

Assemblyman Tannousis explained Ciurcina as the “perfect associate in this battle” progressive bail reform guidelines that he claimed have “made it just about difficult to hold criminals accountable.”

“I wholeheartedly endorse him for State Assembly,” Tannousis mentioned.

Councilman Borelli highlighted Ciurcina’s character.

“Paul Ciurcina exhibited character, integrity and courage as a law enforcement officer who fought to maintain this city secure for far more than 20 yrs. These are features that will make him a good fighter for Staten Islanders in Albany,” he reported.

Ciurcina will facial area off towards Sam Pirozzolo in the Republican primary on June 28.

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