Altadonna, Pinto and Jacobson run unopposed in March
by Tiffany Elliott

Mayor James Altadonna, top photo.

Massapequa Park Village Mayor James Altadonna Jr. and his two running mates are facing no political opposition to their reelection bids to the Village Board. Despite that, the officials said the campaign is as important to them as any other.

The Village People's Rights First Party endorsed Altadonna and Trustees Harry Jacobson and Joe Pinto and as of Feb. 13, the deadline for submitting petitions to seek office, no one filed opposing them. Yet, the three have been out "stumping" every weekend asking residents to vote for them for another two-year term.

"Even though our races are uncontested, it's still important that residents come out and vote because their show of support aids us in trying to secure grants for our Village," said Altadonna who added that village officials will again be heading to Albany to lobby for the Village.

Altadonna, who's running for his fourth term, said the lack of challenge shows, he believes, that the community supports him as mayor. Yet, he remains committed to working hard and getting things done.

"My board and I will continue to make positive modifications to the Village such as road reconstruction and beautification and be fiscally responsible," he said. "We always try to do the right thing."

Trustees Joe Pinto,

The Village's master plan includes adding some key members to the administration, such as fulltime building inspector Mike Ryder a couple months ago.

"Since he's been on board, we've been able to move the Village forward as far as the building department," said Altadonna. "He's cleaned up issues that have been stalled for many years, and has streamlined the process. We hear nothing but great things about him."

Trustee Joe Pinto, the Village's Deputy Mayor, is running for his fifth two-year term.

"Even though the race is uncontested, we still need to hear residents' concerns," said Pinto. "They tell us we're doing a great job and we've gotten a positive response, but it's still important for us to be out there."

Jacobson, a 51-year Massapequa Park resident, is running for his fourth term and prides himself on taking care of his community.

"I enjoy looking out for the residents and representing them," said Jacobson who agreed with his running mates that listening to the community is vital for responsible and responsive representation.

Harry Jacobson,

Coming up for the Village are new permanent radar signs on Merrick Road near Massapequa High School, where speeding has been a problem, and additional brick crosswalks will be added near local schools in the spring.

"Everyone is involved in making our community a better place, we just hope that residents come out and vote to show their support," said Altadonna.

The polls are open in Village Hall from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at 151 Front Street. Absentee ballots can be obtained from Village Hall at 798-0244 extension 11. right. All three officials are running uncontested in Village elections scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th

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