Legislative District 4:
Curlie Dillard - Democrat, Working Families
Drew Kartiganer - Republican, Conservative, Independence

Legislative District 6:
Patrick Berardinelli, Sr. - Republican, Independence, Conservative
James Kulisek - Democrat, Working Families

Ward 1:
Karen O. Mejia - Democrat
No opponent - write in votes may be cast.

Ward 2:
Eugenie S. Abrams  - Democrat
No opponent - write in votes may be cast.

Ward 3:
Regina Angelo - Democrat
John Guidace - Republican

Ward 4:
Christine Bello - Republican, Conservative, Independence
Cindy Holmes -Democrat

Genie Abrams

Hello! Since I’d like to represent the Second Ward on the Newburgh City Council, I figure I should tell you a bit about myself. 

I was born and raised in Newburgh, but left when my dad got a job in Albany in 1963, when I was going on 13. I got my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism at Syracuse U. 

I worked as a reporter and copy-editor at the Times Herald-Record and then did public relations for the Civil Service Employees Assn. and for nonprofits (Planned Parenthood, the Sea Grant Institute, the African American Institute, the Lung Association, the New York State Nurses Assn. and New Hope Community) for many years, before starting my own desktop publishing company. It was in the year 2000 that my husband-to-be said, “Why don’t we buy ...

Christine Bello

In 1979, my mother Thomasina Bello and I took a chance on a dream, rented a little storefront at 279 Broadway, and established Chris-Dian Florist.  The early years were tough going, so in order to get my business off the ground; I worked as a florist by day and a Dental Hygienist in the evenings.  Nine years later in 1988, I purchased the building.  I currently operate the business as the sole proprietor since the untimely loss of my mother in 1995.  

Chris-Dian Florist has been open for 35 years.  Although times have changed, my work ethic, great customer service and my dedication to commitment have remained constant.  I believe that these are the qualities that have been the key to my success in business.

I am the Vice Chairwoman of the City of Newburgh Republican Committee. I served on the Newburgh City Council from 2008 through 2011.  During my tenure on the council I sponsored many pieces of legislation that were beneficial to the city taxpayers.  I am a dedicated advocate for the people committed to supporting positive and well thought out ideas that will benefit the city as we move into the future.

Patrick J. Berardinelli, Sr.

Representing the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh

Contact: 845-561-5372
Web Site: www.citizensforpatberardinelli.com
E-Mail: pjberardinelli@verizon.net

Personal:

• Born in Newburgh, NY
• Saint Francis of Assisi Grammar School
• South Junior High School
• Newburgh Free Academy
• Orange County Community College
• Married to Elizabeth. Three children, Pat Jr., Michael and Dina Marie
• Served 12 years in the Army National Guard

Business/Government Experience:

• Served four years as a City of Newburgh Councilman
• Board Member of the Newburgh/Stewart Empire Zone Committee...

Cindy M. Holmes

• Born and raised in Newburgh, New York
  
• High School Diploma, Newburgh Free Academy, 1977
• Associates Degree in Computer Information Management Westchester Business College, 1999: Deans List, President’s Awards, White Plains, New York 
• Certificate, Intensive Secretarial Office Skills 
• Bachelor’s Degree, Fordham University; Business Administration. 

I’ve worked at International Business Machines for seventeen years, in East Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Vermont, Gaithersburg and Bethesda, Maryland. I was also employed, at St. Lukes Hospital for eight years as a critical care secretary and   Treasurer of Cub Scout Pack 9 in the City of Newburgh for five years. I worked as a Sales Associate at Barney’s of New York for seven years in high end retail sales. 

Currently, I am presently employed per Diem for Newburgh Enlarged City School District as a Substitute Teacher and Home Tutor. I’ve voluntarily worked many democratic campaigns since 1970 for County Legislator, Congressman, Mayor and other constituent’s. Also, I am a Consultant/Civil Service Commissioner in the city of Newburgh Municipality, as well as a member...

Drew Kartiganer

4th District Orange County Legislature Candidate
representing portions of the City and Town of Newburgh

Background

• Born and raised in Newburgh
• Graduate of NFA & 
  University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Architecture degree
• Licensed Architect, NYS
• Business owner since 1987 providing Architecture Services and acting as Developer, Contractor and Property Manager.
• Renovated 18 abandoned building shells and 48 apartments in Newburgh over 20 years.
• Developed 3 major subdivisions including Montgomery Views in the City of Newburgh
• Development and Architecture work recognized in multiple publications including Architecture Magazine, September 1998
• Has served on many public, civic and service organizations including: Stewart Airport Commission, Orange County Planning Board, Glenn E. Hines Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, YMCA Board of Directors. Temple Beth Jacob Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce and multiple other community service and social organizations 
• Awards include “Quality of Life Award,” Orange County Citizens Foundation, 1999...

Karen Mejia

Dear Friends and Supporters,

As a child, my family migrated to the United States from El Salvador, leaving behind a war torn country and loved ones. I have a master’s degree in Latin American & Caribbean History from New York University and a bachelor’s degree from Brown University, where I concentrated in Hispanic Studies.  Knowing that the personal is often the political, I’ve made conscious decisions regarding the type of employment I pursue.  These decisions have taken me from the outdoor garden classrooms of New York City Parks to the boardrooms of New York’s major hospital systems to the office of former Congressman Maurice Hinchey, where I proudly served as his Deputy District Representative in Orange and Sullivan County.   I am presently working with...

Regina Angelo

CANDIDATE FOR WARD 3 CITY COUNCILWOMAN

 Fifteen years ago, I and nine other women opened Landmark Collectibles on Liberty Street-an antique and collectible shop in the area of Washington's Headquarters.  I worked with my colleagues to save this three-block area.  In August 2013, we celebrated our 15 year anniversary.

I was also instrumental in formulating the Newburgh Citizens Advisory Committee along with Corporation Counsel William Kavanaugh in 1993.  All nine of the old wards and districts are represented.  They in turn act as eyes and ears for the City Council.  I act as liaison for the City Council.

For many years I have also been instrumental in many beautification and clean-up campaigns in the entire city.

I was instrumental in establishing the first International Waterfront Festival twenty five years ago...

James M. Kulisek, Sr.

Dear Neighbors,

I’m Jim Kulisek and am again seeking to represent you in Goshen as your legislator in the 6th Legislative District, a position I had held from 2006 to 2010.

This 6th Legislative District has new boundaries this election year due to reapportionment following the census of 2010 as required by law. Along with this reapportionment the City of Newburgh has also made changes and has now a four ward layout which has divided the City into four equally populated Wards. The 6th Legislative District includes all four Voting Districts of the 3rd Ward, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4. It also includes most of the 4th Ward, with Voting Districts 4-2, 4-3, 4-4 and 4-5 all being within the boundaries of the 6th Legislative District. In the Town of Newburgh the 6th Legislative District includes Election Districts 3, 4, 5 and 6 with Districts 4, 5 and 6 being added this year...