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The 3 Ds of debates and sales pitches

Sep
15
2011

I was one of a few hundred in attendance at today’s debate between the Steve Bellone and Angie Carpenter, two candidates running for Suffolk County executive, hosted by the Long Island Association and the Association for a Better Long Island. Since our reporter John Callegari was taking copious notes for a story on the debate, I had the luxury of simply listening.

My takeaway: Political debates are sales presentations, and today’s contest offered lessons applicable to executives competing for a piece of business.| read more ››

Latest Bellone Ad Highlights Need to Keep Kids on LI

Sep
8
2011

BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Nominee for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has released a second television ad for his campaign, humorously portraying children as politicians to make the point that while kids have not caused Long Island’s fiscal problems, they bear the burden. In the ad, titled “Their Fault,” Bellone also highlights his record of strong fiscal management in Babylon of cutting spending, reducing debt every year and cutting taxes by more than $4 million.

“As kids across Long Island head back to school, our campaign is releasing a positive ad that highlights the need for an affordable Long Island with good jobs so that they can stay here—which is exactly what Steve Bellone will focus on...| read more ››

Hurricane Irene

Aug
27
2011

Dear Friends,

As you know, Hurricane Irene is expected to reach Long Island this weekend and my staff and I are busy preparing to make sure Babylon residents are safe. FEMA has predicted that our communities may be significantly affected, and I am writing to share some key resources to prepare for Hurricane Irene and its potential aftermath.

Stay Informed:

Track Hurricane Irene’s path with the National Hurricane Center at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov and follow updates from FEMA at http://blog.fema.gov.

You can also receive mobile updates by visiting http://m.fema.gov/| read more ››

Bellone Releases First TV AD of County Executive Campaign

Aug
17
2011
BABYLON – Babylon Town Supervisor and Steve Bellone today released his first television ad of the County Executive campaign. The ad, entitled “More,” illustrates Bellone’s record in Babylon of reducing debt, upgrading the town’s bond rating and cutting taxes, all while improving town services.| read more ››

Bellone: Innovation imperative for Suffolk

Long Island Business News
Aug
5
2011

At kitchen tables around Suffolk County, families are asking, “How do we afford to stay here?”

Young workers living in their parents’ basements, retirees paying $10,000 a year in property taxes and business owners being lured by other states are all asking themselves the same thing.

Slow decline does not have to be the future of Suffolk. We can attract jobs, provide opportunity and expand our tax base to give relief for middle-class families. And we can do it by attracting good, new high-tech jobs.| read more ››

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