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Thomas Alfano
Thomas Alfano (b. September 9, 1959) is a former Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 21 from February 1996 -- after winning a special election -- until 2010. Alfano served as Assistant Minority Leader.
Biography
Alfano earned his B.A. from Fordham University and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. Alfano is counsel for Entwistle and Cappucci, Limited Liability Company. His professional experience includes counsel for New York State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos; partner of Lasora, Beneventano and Alfano, Civil LItigation; a former attorney for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom; and a former trial attorney for insurance companies.[1]
Committee assignments
- Children and Families Committee, New York Assembly
- Codes Committee, New York Assembly
- Higher Education Committee, New York Assembly
- Judiciary Committee, New York Assembly
- Labor Committee, New York Assembly
Elections
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Alfano did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Alfano won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 21, defeating opponent Alan Smilowitz (D).
Alfano raised $23,800 for his campaign while Smilowitz raised $3,155.[2]
| New York State Assembly, District 21 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Thomas Alfano (R)
|
31,440 | |||
| Alan Smilowitz (D) | 19,010 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Alfano and his wife, Jacqueline, have three children; Thomas Junior, Jacqueline and Stephanie.
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Assembly
- House Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
New York Assembly - District 21 1996–2010 |
Succeeded by Edward Ra (R) |
