Alex Zablocki for Public Advocate 2009

RALLY TO SAVE POUCH CAMP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 5PM

2009-12-04T09:41:00.001-05:00

MEDIA ADVISORY November 4, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki/Brandon R. Linker

347.885.1200/917.658.2284

info@savepouch.com

COMMUNITY TO HOLD RALLY TO SAVE POUCH CAMP

Who: The Scouting community

Concerned citizens of Staten Island

What: A rally to support saving William H. Pouch Scout Camp

Where: Susan Wagner High School

1200 Manor Road

Staten Island, NY 10314

Meet at the intersection of Brielle Avenue and Manor Road

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009

5pm – 6:30pm

On November 24, 2009, the Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York City Council announced its intention to pursue a possible sale or conservation easement of William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island. William H. Pouch Scout Camp, located at 1465 Manor Road, Staten Island, is a 120-acre wooded campground that includes Lake Ohrbach and is the only Scout camp in New York City. The camp is utilized by Scouts citywide as well as Troops from New Jersey and other states. Pouch Camp is situated in the heart of the Greenbelt, one of Staten Island largest parks.

Reacting to the news, Eagle Scout Alex Zablocki, joined by Eagle Scouts Brandon Linker and Dominick DeRubbio, started a grassroots movement to help save the camp. To date, over 4,700 people have joined the efforts on the social networking site Facebook and over 2,500 people, Scouts and non-scouts, from across New York City and out of state, have signed an online petition to save Pouch Camp. A website was created, www.savepouch.com, with all information on these efforts.

Zablocki, Linker and DeRubbio, along with other co-organizers, are organizing a rally on Saturday, December 12, 2009, starting at 5pm. Over 500 people have responded already and it is expected 500-1,000 supporters will attend the rally, which will end at Pouch Camp at 6:30pm, where a holiday lighting event will take place.

Besides a peaceful rally and numerous speakers, supporters will carry candles while marching to Pouch Camp as well as rally signs. All elected officials have been invited. Boy Scouts are asked to wear Class A Uniforms to the event and are encouraged to bring flashlights.

For more information or to volunteer, visit www.savepouch.com or email info@savepouch.com.

Please post before event. This event is open to the public and press is welcome. A photographer is respectfully requested.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Election Night

2009-11-02T16:23:00.001-05:00

MEDIA ADVISORY

For Scheduling

November 2, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

ALEX ZABLOCKI TO HOST VICTORY CELEBRATION ON STATEN ISLAND

Who: Alex Zablocki, Candidate, NYC Public Advocate

What: Election night victory celebration

Where: Canlon's Restaurant

1825 N Railroad Ave

Staten Island, NY 10306

(at the Oakwood train station)

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Starts 8pm

Over one year ago, Alex Zablocki announced his candidacy for New York City Public Advocate and election day is finally upon us.

Join supporters of Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, as they watch the results come in live on New York 1 news and celebrate a great campaign year and victory! All are welcome.

A photographer is respectfully requested.

www.alex2009.com

CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Vote Tuesday November 3rd and tell your friends!

2009-11-01T19:38:00.001-05:00

Well, we are finally here! With less than 48-hours before the polls open in New York City, I remind you to VOTE and help get out the vote (GOTV).

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3: POLLS OPEN 6AM - 9PM

Over the past year you have stood with me and I am grateful for your support. These next 24-48 hours are the most important for the campaign. If everyone contacted a few people urging them to vote, we can make a big difference on Tuesday!

What can you do?

1. Tell your friends, family and neighbors about our positive campaign to change New York City and move the Public Advocates office in a new direction.

2. If you use Facebook, dedicate your status to the campaign by asking your friends to vote Alex Zablocki for Public Advocate and include our website: http://www.alex2009.com

3. If you use Twitter, tweet "Vote Alex Zablocki for Public Advocate" and include our website: http://www.alex2009.com

4. Use your email contact list and send a quick reminder to your contacts about election day. Urge them to vote Alex Zablocki for Public Advocate.

5. There is still time to get a lawn sign - email us your address. We also have some bumper stickers left.

6. Place literature in the doors of houses in your community. Send your address and we will deliver literature.

My biography is here: http://www.alex2009.com/bio.htm

My plan for the office is here: http://www.alex2009.com/plan

We have parts of our website translated into 4 languages, which you can find on the main page, in case you have friends that speak Spanish, Russian, Chinese or Korean (and one ad in Polish).

On election night, join us for a victory celebration and watch the results as they come in live on New York 1 news at:

Canlon's Restaurant

1825 N Railroad Ave

Staten Island, NY 10306

(at the Oakwood train station)

Starts at 8pm

Thank you again for your support!! I could not have gotten this far without you.

Alex Zablocki

Alex Zablocki receives the endorsement of the Staten Island Advance

2009-10-31T10:40:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 31, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

ALEX ZABLOCKI RECEIVES THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE IN THE RACE FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE

The SI Advance says, Zablocki will use the office "to develop and promote ideas to make New Yorkers' lives better and to insure that city government serves the public as it's supposed to." and writes of his experience in city and state government

Staten Island, NY -- The Staten Island Advance says: FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE: ALEX ZABLOCKI.

Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, received the endorsement of the Staten Island Advance today. Describing Zablocki as an "independent, clear-thinking person", the Staten Island Advance urged readers to vote for Zablocki.

In their endorsement, the Advance says:

"Mr. Zablocki says he would use the office of public advocate exactly as it was intended — to develop and promote ideas to make New Yorkers' lives better and to insure that city government serves the public as it's supposed to."

"And Mr. Zablocki, who even at his age has six years experience working in various government offices, has more genuinely novel, good ideas than any three other candidates we've encountered this fall."

"As public advocate, he'd put representatives in each borough, to make the public advocate's office more familiar and accessible and better able to serve as a liaison between people and City Hall. "

"He would also make better use of the office's standing power to participate on all City Council committees and some city boards in order to protect the interests of ordinary people."

The Staten Island Advance also writes that Zablocki says "he's in the best position to focus exclusively on the public's concern because he's an outsider with no ties to special interests."

"I am proud and honored to have the endorsement of the Staten Island Advance, my hometown newspaper. While growing up on Staten Island, I saw my community change, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. I decided to go into public service to make a difference and make my borough a better place to live - and I have. The office of Public Advocate could be that voice for the outer boroughs and the communities often forgotten by City Hall. I am running to give us a voice and all people in the five boroughs who feel they don't have a seat at the table in City Hall. Most importantly, I have a plan to make this office work and take it in a new direction. I thank that Staten Island Advance for their support and will continue over the next few days engaging voters about our positive message for the future of New York City," Zablocki said.

The SI Advance is the second newspaper to endorse Zablocki's candidacy. Last week, The Wave, Rockaway's newspaper, endorsed Zablocki and said that they "like his energy and his ideas and we urge a vote for Zablocki."

Zablocki is 26 years old and the youngest candidate ever to run for Public Advocate. He is a lifelong Staten Island resident and currently resides in the Tottenville section, where he owns a home.

More information on Alex Zablocki and his campaign can be found at www.alex2009.com.

The entire endorsement can be read here: http://www.silive.com/opinion/editorials/index.ssf/2009/10/for_public_advocate_alex_zablo.html

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DE BLASIO USES CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO PAY PARKING VIOLATIONS

2009-10-25T09:02:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 25, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

WHILE THE WORKING PEOPLE ACROSS THE CITY FIGHT TRAFFIC AGENTS AT EVERY TURN, DE BLASIO LET THE CITY FOOT HIS BILL: ZABLOCKI SAYS DE BLASIO WAS WRONG TO USE TAXPAYER FUNDS TO PAY EIGHT PARKING TICKETS ISSUED TO HIS CAMPAIGN

Using the opportunity to discuss better ticketing policy, Zablocki calls for restrictions on where traffic agents can issue tickets; he calls for leniency when it comes to issuing tickets to motorists; Zablocki vows to work with small business owners and the NYPD to ensure traffic agents are better trained and willing to work with business owners and drivers

New York, NY – Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, slammed his Democratic opponent today for using taxpayer money to pay his campaign parking tickets. From September 12, 2009 to September 25, 2009, Bill de Blasio received eight parking violations. On October 8, 2009, de Blasio used taxpayer matching funds to pay $380 for parking violations to the NYC Department of Finance, as the table shows below:

(FROM NYCCFB.INFO)

INV._DATE	DATE	NAME	AMOUNT	EXPLAIN
09/12/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$92	parking ticket
09/16/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$77	parking ticket
09/30/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$45	parking ticket
09/28/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$42	parking ticket
09/29/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$34	parking ticket
09/29/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$34	parking ticket
09/24/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$28	parking ticket
09/25/2009	10/08/2009	NYC Department of Finance	$28	parking ticket

$380

"The Campaign Finance program wasn't created to pay the parking tickets of candidates. It is no wonder voters have such a distrust of politicians. Motorists across the city are being harassed by traffic agents and nickel and dimed by our city, while politicians use taxpayer money to pay their tickets. It's wrong and it has to stop", Zablocki said. "It might only be $380, but that is our money. I don't recall a program in place that allows regular people to use taxpayer money to pay their fines," Zablocki continued.

Alex Zablocki will be writing to the Campaign Finance Board asking for their opinion and clarification on the use of CFB dollars to pay city fines. Zablocki thinks de Blasio should personally refund the city $380 to cover these violations.

Parking tickets aren't news to New York motorists. At a recent meet and greet with voters at a Pathmark in Staten Island, Zablocki witnessed traffic agents storming the private parking lot issuing tickets to motorists for expired registration and inspection stickers. While motorists shouldn't have expired stickers, Zablocki believes the harassment has to stop. He says if elected Public Advocate, he would push legislation that would prevent traffic agents from entering private parking lots and issuing summonses. Zablocki also wants traffic agents to have some leniency with drivers that "just miss" the expired meter.

"We need to work on better police and community relations, especially when it comes to issuing parking violations. Mistakes happen and traffic agents have to be mindful of that. I believe traffic agents shouldn't be harassing motorists on private property. With the economy the way it is, we don't need to put further burdens on drivers by ticketing their cars while they shop for groceries. Our city is better than that," Zablocki said.

Zablocki said that if he is elected Public Advocate on November 3^rd, he would hold meetings in every borough with small business owners, BID's, chamber of commerce associations and the NYPD to work on better practices for traffic agents and ways to work with shop owners and customers, so they feel they aren't criminals in the minds of traffic enforcement.

Alex Zablocki, who is the Republican candidate for Public Advocate, is 26 years old and the youngest candidate to run for the position. Zablocki is a native New Yorker and resides in Staten Island where he owns a home. More information about him and his candidacy can be found at www.alex2009.com.

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Zablocki picks up first newspaper endorsement; Nine days to go

2009-10-25T01:11:00.001-04:00

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

NINE DAYS TO GO!

We are finally here! With just nine days to go until election day, the campaign is picking up steam and we are running to the finish line.

This Friday, we picked up our first endorsement: The Wave, Rockaway's leading newspaper, has endorsed my candidacy for Public Advocate!

I attached the article for you to read. The Wave said in their endorsement that I have "a worthy plan to decentralize the office of Public Advocate, placing two representatives from his office in each borough to serve the people through the community boards in those boroughs." They said they liked my energy and ideas and urges readers to vote for me this November.

I want to thank The Wave for their endorsement and Howard Schwach, its editor.

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The campaign continues to take us to all five boroughs, as far as Woodlawn in the Bronx (or as close, depending on where you live!) to the heart of Brooklyn. We have been to Queens speaking with small business owners and Manhattan talking to commuters. And of course, we have been hitting the streets on Staten Island.

With a lot more work to do, I need your help! Sign up as a volunteer and speak to your neighbors about this campaign and the ideas that will give New Yorker's a voice and a seat at the table in City Hall. Handing out literature, displaying a lawn sign, placing a bumper sticker on your car, putting a poster in a storefront near you or telling a friend about our campaign will help us achieve victory on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Go to out website at www.alex2009.com and sign up to volunteer today. Also, check out the latest news and while you are there, you can also contribute to the campaign - a last minute donation will help us purchase ads and literature as needed over the next few days. Follow us on Twitter and join our supporters page on Facebook.

Read my plan for a better Public Advocate's office at www.alex2009.com/plan.

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I want to personally thank so many of you for your support over the past year and a half. We have come a long way and have made such great progress. I hope I have served you proudly on the campaign trail and I hope this campaign brings some positive change to our government, the political process and our city as a whole.

Your friend and your candidate for NYC Public Advocate,

Alex Zablocki

Alex Zablocki for New York -- 103 Surfside Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10307 -- 718-734-1093 -- info@alex2009.com

STATEMENT BY ALEX ZABLOCKI REGARDING TODAY’S COURT DECISION ON STATE RENT LAWS

2009-10-22T15:53:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 22, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

STATEMENT BY ALEX ZABLOCKI, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE, REGARDING TODAY'S COURT DECISION ON STATE RENT LAWS:

"Today's court ruling was certainly a win for tenants citywide, especially those in rent controlled apartments. This decision goes far beyond the use of tax credits, rent controls and tenant rights. It shows the great need and struggle by residents in this city for affordable housing. Stuyvesant Town and Cooper Village were built for families and working individuals looking to live in New York City, while paying affordable rents. While the population of these communities have aged over time, the community goal has not: to provide a safe, fairly affordable, clean environment to live and raise a family. As Public Advocate, I will work with the City Planning Commission, the Mayor's office, the City Council and developers to bring more affordable housing to all five boroughs, for the young people like myself and seniors alike. This decision should also bring reforms to the way tax credits are given, who they are given to and for what reasons. The rules are the rules and the buildings in Stuyvesant Town and Cooper Village were purchased fully knowing that many units were rent controlled. Developers shouldn't be able to use loop-holes or other means to force residents out of units they are rightfully entitled to."

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ZABLOCKI SAYS CITY COUNCIL VOTE IN 2004 UNDEMOCRATIC; UPDATES PRESS ON CFB DEBATE

2009-10-19T16:41:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

*ZABLOCKI SAYS **BILL** DE BLASIO'S VOTE IN 2004 WAS "UNDEMOCRATIC"
**AND**STIFLED DEBATE IN THIS ELECTION CYCLE; ZABLOCKI SAYS DE
BLASIO'S LEGISLATION
IN 2005 WHICH EXEMPTED UNIONS FROM THE SAME AFFILIATION STANDARDS AS
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE REVERSED; ZABLOCKI CALLS FOR **CFB** REFORM*

*Campaign Finance Board, **Manhattan* – "No debate equals no democracy".
Those were the words from Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public
Advocate, regarding the law that requires $25,000 be raised and spent to
participate in a city sponsored debate.

Since inception, the Campaign Finance program in New York City
did not require a certain amount of money to be raised in order to
participate in the first mandatory debate. However, in 2004, the City
Council passed Intro 124-A, which placed a requirement of $25,000 to be
raised and spent by a candidate in order to participate in the debates for
Public Advocate. The same legislation also eliminated one of the two
mandatory run-off debates and was voted for by Councilman Bill de Blasio,
the Democratic candidate for Public Advocate.

"No debate equals no democracy. This terrible piece of
legislation has stifled all debate, at least televised, for this race. For
Bill de Blasio and the City Council to place financial requirements on
candidates in order to be a part of democracy goes against everything the
Campaign Finance program is about. What Bill de Blasio and the City Council
did was self serving and parts of this bad piece of legislation must be
reversed", Zablocki said.

The legislation (Intro 124-A), which passed the City Council, was vetoed by
the Mayor and then overturned by the City Council, stated that "These Debate
Program changes will improve the functioning of debates, ease the process of
selecting debate sponsors, and enhance the value of the Debate Program for
City voters" but Zablocki said they did anything but improve and enhance the
value of the Debate Program for City voters.

"What the City Council and Bill de Blasio did in 2004 did not enhance the
value of the Debate Program for City voters. They merely placed a price tag
on ones ability to participate in debates and in-turn ended debates and
discussion about the general election," Alex Zablocki said.

The Mayor's veto message said that "…some changes made by Int. No. 124-A are
questionable. The elimination of one of the two runoff primary debates does
not serve the public interest…" Zablocki believes less debate during the
run-off led to lower voter turnout.

Zablocki thinks all candidates should be able to participate in the
mandatory CFB debates, regardless of how much money they raise. The real
test of ones candidacy is the fact that they make it on the ballot, Zablocki
said, and by how many signatures they file. Zablocki filed nearly 30,000
signatures for this candidacy; about four times the legal requirement.

Alex Zablocki also points out that Bill de Blasio was the prime sponsor of
Intro 564 in 2005, which exempted unions from the same affiliation standards
as corporate contributions. The Village Voice, in an article titled "De
Blasio leads unholy union war on City's Campaign Finance Board", published
November 15, 2005, wrote that "De Blasio is a poster boy for conflict of
interest on a bill that essentially exempts unions from the same affiliation
standards that the Campaign Finance Board has long applied to all
institutional donors, including corporations and partnerships." The Village
Voice notes that the New York Times ran an editorial calling de Blasio's
legislation "meaningless". The legislation helped organizations like SEIU
Local 1199 and HERE, the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees
International Union, contribute limitless amounts of money to candidates
like Bill de Blasio – and all of these groups are connected to de Blasio's
campaign and his family.

"De Blasio opened the door to corruption and unlimited campaign funds from
big unions through this legislation. As the Village Voice stated, de Blasio
is a poster boy for conflict of interest. How can we elect him to the Pubic
Advocate's office where special interests will control his every move? It is
time we get the special interests out of government and elected people
willing to stand up to these groups," Zablocki said.

If elected Public Advocate, Alex Zablocki will work with the Campaign
Finance Board to introduce legislation that will open up the mandatory
debates to all candidates that make it on the ballot. Zablocki will also
seek to strengthen the loopholes in campaign finance law that allows special
interests to give unlimited amounts of money to candidates. If Zablocki
isn't elected, he will be speaking at the meetings held by the CFB after the
general election to discuss campaign finance reform.

At 26 years old, Alex Zablocki is the youngest candidate ever to run for
Public Advocate. A native New Yorker, Alex lives on Staten Island where he
owns a home. More information on Alex and his candidacy can be found at
www.alex2009.com.

The legislation and the Mayors veto message is attached to this release.

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ZABLOCKI TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE REGARDING CFB DEBATES

2009-10-19T01:27:00.001-04:00

October 19, 2009

FOR SCHEDULING

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

MEDIA ADVISORY

ZABLOCKI TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD CALLING FOR REFORMS TO THE CFB PROGRAM; ZABLOCKI TO POINT OUT THAT BILL DE BLASIO VOTED FOR AN UNDEMOCRATIC BILL IN 2004 TO RESTRICT DEBATE AND WAS THE PRIME SPONSOR OF LEGISLATION IN 2005 THAT EXEMPTED UNIONS FROM THE SAME AFFILIATION STANDARDS AS CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS

Who: Alex Zablocki

Republican candidate for Public Advocate

Where: NYC Campaign Finance Board

40 Rector Street

Manhattan

When: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4pm

What:

Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, to hold a press conference at the Campaign Finance Board in Lower Manhattan to update the press on the status of the Public Advocate's debate that was to be hosted by WABC this Friday. Zablocki will call for reforms to the CFB program and point out that Councilman Bill de Blasio voted for Intro. 124-A in 2004, which placed a "price tag" on debates and eliminated one of the two mandatory run-off debates. Zablocki will also call for a ban on union contributions and point out that Councilman de Blasio refused was the prime sponsor of Intro 564 in 2005 that exempted unions from the same affiliation standards as corporations under the CFB program. The same unions this bill supported helped fund much of de Blasio's campaign.

A photographer is respectfully requested.

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MAKING THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S OFFICE WORK FOR NYC PARENTS AND STUDENTS

2009-10-17T12:07:00.001-04:00

October 17, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alex Zablocki
347-885-1200

MAKING THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE'S OFFICE WORK FOR NYC PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
ZABLOCKI SAYS HE WILL PUSH FOR EDUCATIONAL GREEN ROOFS ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, APPOINT A PARENT OF A SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT TO THE CITYWIDE COUNCIL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, WORK WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS ACROSS THE CITY TO CREATE A LOCAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR PARENTS TO SPEAK ABOUT ISSUES REGARDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DEVISE A CURRICULUM FOR 6TH GRADERS ON LOCAL HISTORY AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOLS

New York – Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, announced today how he would use the tools of the Public Advocate's office to affect change in our public school system. The measures range from creating new educational initiatives and raising environmental awareness to giving parents a voice in their child's education on the most local level.

If elected Public Advocate, Zablocki would:

·        Work with the Department of Education and a non-profit partner to transform most flat public school roofs into green roofs. This initiative would allow students to cultivate fruits and vegetables in pots, learn about gardening, provide much needed green space, especially in the inner-city, and educate students about nutritional foods.
·        Appoint a parent of a special needs student to the Citywide Council on Special Education. Zablocki will also work with this representative to engage all parents of school children in District 75, holding forums in each borough, to hear from parents and speak about issues important to them on the Council.
·        Work with all 59 Community Boards across New York City to create a local point of contact for parents to come and speak about issues regarding public schools. Zablocki would look to publish a report on each forum quarterly, publishing it online and seek public input. These reports would be used to reform the Department of Education and seek to affect public school policy.
·        Devise a curriculum on local New York City history (by borough), as a board member of the Museum of the City of New York, to be approved by the State Department of Education, for 6th grade students.
·        Improve communications between schools and parents by discussing and implementing new online tools as a member of the Commission on Information and Communication.

"These initiatives can all be carried out as Public Advocate. While we have to look at ways to give parents more of a voice in the public school system, I think the position of Public Advocate can also be used to improve education programs," Alex Zablocki said.

Zablocki said recommendations from each forum on public education would be made to the CEC and the Department of Education. The Public Advocate has the power to introduce legislation and sits on every City Council Committee, which includes the Education Committee, and these recommendations could lead to legislation and discussion in the City Council. Zablocki will also use the position to speak out against cuts to public education.

"We have to look at the Public Advocate's office in a new way and that means utilizing the defined duties of the Public Advocate to affect positive change in our public school system. The Public Advocate is our independent voice in city government and is the best place for parents to turn when they aren't getting results from City Hall," Alex Zablocki said. "This office shouldn't just be used as a soap box by politicians looking to run for Mayor. It should be used in a positive way to make our government work for all New Yorker's," Zablocki said.

Zablocki also notes that he would seek to work with the private sector to improve, and in some cases bring back, arts and physical education programs in schools.

Alex Zablocki is the Republican candidate for Public Advocate. At 26 years old, he is the youngest person ever to run for the position. Alex is public school educated and his mother is a teacher in NYC public schools for nearly 40 years. Alex's sister serves as a special education teacher as well. More information about Alex and his campaign can be found at www.alex2009.com.

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Candidates to "Paint the City Pink"

2009-10-14T14:56:00.001-04:00

MEDIA ADVISORY

Zablocki organizes candidates from across the city to "Paint the City Pink" in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of getting screened

What: "Paint the City Pink"

Groups will be handing out over 2,000 pink breast cancer awareness ribbons citywide over the next few days

Who/Where/When: Due to the possible nor'easter, location/times and dates are subject to change

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Alex Zablocki

Candidate, Public Advocate

Bowling Green Station, Manhattan, 9:30am

Contact: 347-885-1200

Marc D'Ottavio

Candidate, Brooklyn Borough President

Subway, 77^th Street and 4^th Avenue, Brooklyn

Contact: 347-408-5705

Gene Berardelli

Candidate, City Council, 46^th District

TBD

Contact: 347-301-6143

Joseph Nardiello

Candidate, City Council, 39^th District

TBD

Contact: 718-670-3211

Angelo Maragos

Candidate, City Council, 26^th District

#7 train, 46^th Street and Queens Boulevard, 7:30am-9:30am

Contact: 646-206-7094

Ashok Chandra

Candidate, City Council, 4^th District

77^th Street subway, 6:30am – 7:30am

Contact: 413-262-6099

Candidates for elected office from across New York City join Alex Zablocki, candidate for Public Advocate to "Paint the City Pink". Candidates will hand out over 2,000 pink breast cancer awareness ribbons across the city over the next few days in an effort to raise awareness about this disease and the importance of getting screened. Each candidate will also be talking to their future constituencies about health care issues.

Due to the storm approaching New York City, the above times and dates are tentative. Please contact each campaign to confirm a location and time.

MAYOR BLOOMBERG WRONG TO CALL FOR ELIMINATING PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S OFFICE

2009-10-12T10:01:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

MAYOR BLOOMBERG WRONG TO CALL FOR ELIMINATING PUBLIC ADVOCATE'S OFFICE

The cost of the Public Advocate's office far outweighs its benefits; if Bloomberg gets his way, our City Planning Commission, pension system, numerous boards and commissions across the city and our system of checks and balances would be weakened, Zablocki says; the office is what you make of it, says Zablocki

Staten Island – First the Mayor and City Council raised our property and sales taxes, destroying the middle class in our city. Then they overturned term limits by legislation to give themselves another shot at staying in office. Now Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to eliminate the people's independent voice in city government – the Public Advocate. Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, calls Mayor Michael Bloomberg's recent comments to the Staten Island Advance calling to eliminate the position "wrong".

The move to eliminate the position would to end most checks and balances in city government. Speaking with the Advance, Mayor Bloomberg said of the office: "You should get rid of the public advocate. It's a total waste of everybody's money. Nobody needs another gadfly and we have an aggressive enough press."

Sorry Mr. Mayor for being a "gadfly".

"The position of Public Advocate is an important one for New Yorker's. This is our only independent voice in government; it is a place people can go to when no one else is listening to them. This office is what you make of it and that is why you need someone independent and energetic at the helm to get results. I respectfully disagree with the Mayor on this one. For the Mayor to call for eliminating the office is just wrong," Zablocki said. "Eliminating this office will end a checks and balances system that our city needs now, more than ever before. Mayor Bloomberg and the City Council may have overturned term limits, against the will of the people, but they will not destroy the foundation of our government," Zablocki continued.

The budget of the Public Advocate's office is just $1.8 million, which equates to about 21 cents per taxpayer. Eliminating the office will do nothing to save the taxpayers real money, Zablocki says.

"If Mayor Bloomberg was so concerned about saving New Yorker's money, why did he propose higher property taxes in a time of economic unrest? Where was his voice when the slush fund scandal was uncovered at Christine Quinn's office? I say keep my 21 cents and keep someone in government that can keep everyone else honest! There are better ways to save the taxpayers money and certainly this gimmick isn't the way to go," Zablocki said.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg called on eliminating the office of Public Advocate at a recent editorial board meeting at the Staten Island Advance. He also spoke of his support for Speaker Christine Quinn, calling her "..a team player."

"Mayor Bloomberg's biggest puppet, Christine Quinn, should be the first to go. She has led the charge to overturn term limits, increase burdens on small businesses and force the middle class out of New York City by raising property and sales taxes. The only team she plays on is Team Bloomberg,' Zablocki said.

Just last week, Alex Zablocki released a plan for the Public Advocate's office to make it work for all New Yorker's. The plan can be found at www.alex2009.com/plan.

For more informaton on Alex Zablocki and his campaign, visit www.alex2009.com.

Alex Zablocki is the Republican candidate for Public Advocate. A Staten Island native of 26 years of age, he is the youngest candidate ever to run for the position.

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Media Advisory

2009-10-12T00:17:00.001-04:00

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

MEDIA ADVISORY

Who: Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate

Angelo Maragos, Republican candidate, NYC Council, District 26

What: Zablocki and Maragos to attend street fair in Long Island City/Sunnyside, campaign, talk to voters and small business owners

Where: Meeting at Angelo for City Council Headquarters

44-61 23 Street
Long Island City, NY

Columbus Day Street Fair

Greenpoint Avenue, between 44 and 48 Street

When: Monday, October 12, 2009

12:30pm

Why:

Citywide candidate for Public Advocate and local City Council candidate unite to campaign and speak with voters and small business owners in Long Island City/Sunnyside.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2009-10-08T16:12:00.001-04:00

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

MEDIA ADVISORY

September 25th, 2009

Contact:

Liam McCabe

(O) 347-233-3748

liam@ericulrich.com

Ulrich to Campaign with Alex Zablocki

Councilman Ulrich will campaign with, Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate on Cross Bay Blvd.

October 8^th, 2009 (Howard Beach, NY): New York City Councilman Eric A. Ulrich (R-Queens) will be campaigning with the Republican candidate for New York City Public Advocate, Alex Zablocki. They will campaign together on Crossbay Blvd in Howard beach, NY.

Date: Friday, October 9^th, 2009

Time: 6:00pm

Location: New Park Pizza, 156-71 Crossbay Blvd. Howard Beach, NY 11414

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, October 9th. Zablocki to campaign with Ulrich

2009-10-08T15:55:00.001-04:00

FOR SCHEDULING

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

MEDIA ADVISORY

ALEX ZABLOCKI TO JOIN COUNCILMAN ERIC ULRICH TO CANVASS NEIGHBORHOODS, GO DOOR-TO-DOOR AND TALK TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NYC

Who: Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate

Eric Ulrich, Councilman, 32^nd District

What: Walking neighborhoods, door-to-door and talking to small business owners

Where: Campaign Headquarters of Eric Ulrich

92-19 101^st Street (enter on 93^rd Street)

Ozone Park, Queens

When: Friday, October 9, 2009

11am

Why: Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate joins forces with Eric Ulrich, Republican Councilmember from Queens, to engage voters and canvass parts of the 32^nd Council District.

A photographer is respectfully requested.

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ZABLOCKI RELEASES HIS PLAN FOR A BETTER ADVOCATE’S OFFICE

2009-10-07T12:33:00.001-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2009

Contact: Alex Zablocki

347-885-1200

*ZABLOCKI RELEASES HIS **PLAN** FOR A BETTER ADVOCATE'S OFFICE **AND** A **
PLAN** FOR A BETTER **NEW** **YORK** **CITY***

*Zablocki says "The only way to make this office work is to reform it and
put someone in the office that understands the position. I am that person."*

* *

*City Hall – *Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate,
released his plan for a better Public Advocate's office calling for reforms
to the duties of the Public Advocate by way of a Charter Revision Commission
and changes to the structure of the office.

The comprehensive plan, which can be found at
www.alex2009.com/plan, calls for three changes to the City Charter under
which the Office of the Public Advocate operates: Setting the budget of the
office independently; giving the Pubic Advocate subpoena power; and make
changes in succession to the Mayor. The plan also calls to eliminate the
Public Advocates (and Borough Presidents) seat on the board of NYCERS (New
York City Employee Retirement System) replacing it with an appointment of a
qualified investment professional.

Zablocki said he would call on a Charter Revision Commission
immediately after taking office.

"These proposed changes would make the Public Advocates office
stronger. Some of them have been talked about for over a decade and if
elected, I will seek to implement these changes on day one. That is why I
have promised to call for a Charter Revision Commission immediately after
taking office to look at not only the position of the Public Advocate but
all branches of government. We need to make government work for the people
and that means reforming our laws to strengthen the Public Advocate's
office," Alex Zablocki said.

Zablocki also proposed other ways he plans to make the Office of
Public Advocate more accountable to taxpayers and make it more
accessible. Zablocki
says his plan will include decentralizing the office, opening an office in
every borough, including northern Manhattan. Zablocki will also appoint at
least one coordinator to represent each borough and work with all 59
Community Boards to identify problems in government and improve city
services.

"My office will represent all New Yorker's in every borough.
That is why I plan to start decentralizing the office on day one. I plan to
appoint a representative to each borough and work closely with every
Community Board to identify problems in government and improve city
services," Zablocki said.

Alex Zablocki released his plan for this office because too many
New Yorker's don't understand the structure and duties of the city's second
highest office and what exactly a Public Advocate can do to affect change in
city government, save taxpayers money and improve their quality of
life. Zablocki
also notes that it is the person in the position of Public Advocate, not the
position itself that makes or breaks the office.

"The only way to make this office work is to reform it and put
someone in the office that understands the position. I am that person," Alex
Zablocki said. "It's about the person and the ideas, not the politics. This
isn't just an office where the Public Advocate stands on a soapbox and
screams and yells until someone listens. There are real, important duties
of the Public Advocate that can be used to make New York City a better place
to live," Zablocki continued.

Some of the highlights of Zablocki's plan include:

- Improving access to city services and holding government accountable
- Saving taxpayers money by auditing all city agencies and services,
working with the Independent Budget Office (IBO), and recommend ways to make
these agencies work more efficiently
- Appoint a strong advocate to the City Planning Commission that will be
a voice against overdevelopment and a supporter of smart, affordable
development and green development
- Educating Community Boards and Civic Associations on the land use
process
- Introduce legislation the City Council will not carry and allow
residents to submit legislation through a "Citizens Legislative Panel"
- A vocal voice in favor or opposition of legislation in all City Council
committees
- Improve communication between city agencies and the public
- Coordinate information sharing between city agencies and all branches
of government
- Make most city documents available online, in one place, including the
city budget
- Reform the Voter Assistance Commission and transform it into CIVIC to
assist perspective candidates for office, improve ballot access, recommend
election law reforms and improve voter participation
- Work closely with all 59 Community Boards and allow all call data and
complaints to be shared between the Community Boards, the Public Advocate,
the City Council and 311

Zablocki's plan outlines all of the duties of the Public
Advocate and plans for each. The detailed outline of what his office would
look like over the next four years can be found online along with a
flowchart at www.alex2009.com/plan. (The flowchart is attached to this
press release)

Alex Zablocki is the Republican candidate for Public Advocate. A
Staten Island native of 26 years of age, he is the youngest candidate ever
to run for the position.

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Media Advisory October 7, 2009, 11am, City Hall

2009-10-06T15:22:00.001-04:00

MEDIA ADVISORY

For scheduling

Contact: Alex Zablocki, 347-885-1200

Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate to announce

A Plan for a Better Advocate's Office
A Plan for a Better New York City

Strengthening our independent voice in government…making government work for you

Who: Alex Zablocki
Candidate, NYC Public Advocate

Where: Steps of City Hall
Manhattan

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
11am

What: Alex Zablocki will announce his plans for a better advocates office and a plan for a better New York City. Alex will discuss the role and duties of the Public Advocate, how he would structure his office, his proposed changes to make the office work better and what his plans are for the office on day one. Alex will discuss ten important points of how his office would function if elected Public Advocate.

A preview of the plan can be found at www.alex2009.com/plan

Visuals include the candidate, flowchart on proposed office structure (and digital format) and information boards.

A photographer is respectfully requested.

Contact: Alex Zablocki, 347-885-1200

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ZABLOCKI SAYS NO TO MANDATORY INOCULATIONS

2009-10-05T13:39:00.000-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2009

Contact: Vincent Azzinaro

Campaign Manager

732-207-7255

ZABLOCKI SAYS NO TO MANDATORY INOCULATIONS

Calls for the New York State Department of Health to reverse decision on mandatory flu vaccinations for health care workers; Zablocki questions where de Blasio stands on the issue

New York -- Alex Zablocki, Republican candidate for Public Advocate, stood in unison with health care workers from across New York City, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, and the New York State Nurses Association today to oppose the mandatory inoculations against H1N1 flu ("swine flu").

In August, the NYS Department of Health issued an emergency regulation mandating that healthcare workers get vaccinated. Prior to this directive, vaccination was voluntary.

"The H1N1 vaccine is too new and not fully tested and our healthcare workers should not be used as guinea pigs by the Department of Health. Healthcare workers should not be forced to get vaccinated as this may be more of a risk to their own health. This directive is a knee-jerk reaction to the hysteria that the swine flu outbreak has caused. State imposed regulations such as this undermine our individual freedoms," Alex Zablocki said. "This inoculation should be voluntary, not mandatory," Zablocki continued.

Zablocki also questioned where Councilman Bill de Blasio, his Democratic opponent in this race, stands on the issue:

"This is an important issue for healthcare workers across New York City. They need a voice now more than ever before. It is my hope that this doesn't become a partisan issue but an issue of liberty and workers' rights," Zablocki said. "The Department of Health should reverse its decision immedaitely. Our healthcare workers should not be subjected to this mandate," Zablocki said.

This is an unusual mandate because it doesn't allow workers to abstain for religious objections, but only medical reasons.

For more informaton on Alex Zablocki and his campaign, visit www.alex2009.com.

Alex Zablocki is the Republican candidate for Public Advocate. A Staten Island native of 26 year of age, he is the youngest candidate ever to run for the position.

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Zablocki Update: Youth in Politics

2009-10-01T11:15:00.001-04:00

ALEX ZABLOCKI

« « « « «

FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE

Hello campaigners! What an exciting few days and weeks it has been. The Democratic primary has come and gone; the runoff too. Now it is game time!

Just yesterday, I was on a local radio station, 99.5FM, to discuss my candidacy and my vision for the Public Advocate's office. This morning, I challenged my Democratic opponent, Bill de Blasio, to at least one debate in every borough of New York City over the next 33 days.

We are out there every day, engaging voters, putting up lawn signs and posters, talking to small business owners and fighting hard to make New York City a better place to live.

We can win this race. I say we because this race is about us! We need an independent advocate in City Hall to fight for us and give all New Yorker's a seat at the table in City Hall. We need someone to keep not only the Mayor in check, but the City Council as well.

Next week, I will release my detailed plan for the future of this office. We have the better message and we have the best ideas. Now we need to let New York know!

I wanted to pass along an article published in the Staten Island Advance about my candidacy and youth in politics.

I think more young people need to get involved in government and elections. My hope is that during this election cycle we can get more of them involved by engaged them and showing them that they do have a stake in this election.

http://www.silive.com/southshore/index.ssf/2009/09/south_shore_young_uns_hit_the.html

South Shore young 'uns hit the campaign trail

By Jamie Lee

September 30, 2009, 2:18PM

Advance photo/Jamie Lee
Alex Zablocki, 26, Republican candidate for the citywide office of Public Advocate, chats with Huguenot resident Natalie Filocomo and her 3-year-old son, Dominic, outside of Waldbaums in Prince's Bay.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- SOUTH SHORE -- A pair of South Shore residents are fast becoming the young guns for their respective parties.

Republican Alex Zablocki of Tottenville and Democrat Janine Materna of Prince's Bay are each in the midst of serious political campaigns for major city offices.

And they're just 26-years-old.

"A lot of people told me not to push my age because they thought it might hurt me with some voters," said Zablocki, who is running for the citywide office of Public Advocate. "But I felt it would help me. So in March, I went full force with it, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive."

At public functions and private meet-and-greets, Zablocki -- who believes he is the youngest candidate to ever run for citywide office -- has impressed with his youthful exuberance and energy.

And those constituents, who he says often liken him to their children, grandchildren or younger versions of themselves, are equally pleased with the seriousness of his intent.

So, too, has Ms. Materna impressed along the way as she brings a grassroots approach to politics in her quest to become the City Council representative for the 51st District, which covers much of the South Shore.

"I'm hoping to work with the community by forming discussion forums, sponsoring street fairs and neighborhood celebrations, designating a community service day and multi-cultural community events where families come together and build stronger ties amongst neighbors," she posts on her Web site.

Both have their work cut out for them, though.

Zablocki is opposing Brooklyn City Councilman Bill DiBlasio, who won the Democratic party runoff on Tuesday, and Ms. Materna is facing incumbent Republican Vincent Ignizio, who has held his Council post for the past two years.

Neither appear daunted by the task ahead, in part, due to their strong political pedigrees.

ALEX ZABLOCKI

Zablocki graduated from Susan Wagner High School in Sea View and studied finance at Baruch College in Manhattan.

A former Eagle Scout, he launched his own business at just 18 years of age -- a still-functioning Internet company called SG Worldwide that provides a forum for the buying and selling of used books, CDs and DVDs.

It was a 2003 internship with then-city Councilman Andrew Lanza, which resulted from a land usage project that he was completing for one of his classes, that sparked his interest in public service.

When he graduated in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and investments, Zablocki decided that he would rather give back to the community than make his way to Wall Street.

He stayed with Lanza, working as his director of land use and filing about 10 separate re-zoning applications during his tenure to help residents from the South Shore keep communities intact.

In 2005, Zablocki took over as chief of staff for Lanza and in 2007, shifted his title to district director and executive assistant when his mentor was elected to the state Senate.

Working in so many different capacities, Zablocki turned himself into a well-rounded politician, and when the office of Public Advocate seat opened, he jumped.

"I knew it was a big task," he admitted. "But I've bitten off more than I can chew in the past, and that's worked out pretty well. I really feel like I can do a lot with the position, and I think that Staten Island needs another citywide voice."

The early goings, he admits, were a bit "nerve-wracking," but after the endorsements began coming in, those stresses began to disappear.

In fact, Zablocki's confidence was so convincing that he earned the unanimous endorsement of the Republican committees of all five boroughs.

Marketing himself as someone who isn't a "cookie cutter politician," Zablocki has gone above and beyond to get his message out there.

He's gone door-to-door and spoken at major events. He's shown up at parades and muscled his way into political forums. He's even launched a multi-language campaign that reaches out to non-English speakers.

"I think more people my age need to stand up and run," he said. "We need to get younger people at least on the ballot to raise issues that are important to us. It's our civic duty to do so."

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A new president for a new generation

2009-01-20T15:01:00.002-05:00

Today, I was honored to represent State Senator Andrew Lanza at my alma mater, Susan E. Wagner High School on Staten Island, to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

With over 1,000 students in the auditorium, I was inspired to witness all of them cheering on our new president and anxiously listening to his speech.

Our school officials need to do more to include current events into the curriculum. Clearly the students want to be more of a part of what happened today - regardless of political party - it was about being American.

I wish President Obama all the best!

Statement on MTA fare increases and service cuts

2009-01-14T18:44:00.000-05:00

Good evening and thank you for holding this hearing tonight.

I want to start my thanking the men and women that keep this city moving safely 365 days a year. My family has used public transportation since they were kids growing up in Brooklyn and they taught me the importance of it, especially since I grew up in Staten Island - a much underserved borough.

The problem with politically appointed public entities is that often the most qualified individuals don't get chosen for the job. While they may have great intentions, intentions don't solve complex problems - good intentions don't fix massive budget gaps and transportation conundrums.

For far too long, the public has been hearing about "filling a gap" and that's not the gap between the train and the platform - it’s the gap between mismanaged and poorly forecasted budgets and reality. And for far too long, the public has filled this gap.

Now is the time, in 2009, that we overhaul our fleet of political appointments and get professionals in to do the job and to do the job right. It is time that mismanagement and unaccountability in government is not rested on the shoulders of working class New Yorkers.

These fare increases couldn’t be anything from fare! From doubling senior citizen access-a-ride fares, to raising bridge tolls 10 times the rate of inflation to taking away discounts for residents to cross a bridge, this time the MTA has gone too far. I have a message for everyone here tonight, including the MTA board: Throwing money at a problem does not fix a problem. It never has and never will. It only prolongs the inevitable.

In August, I wrote to the MTA and the NYC Transit Authority suggestion ways to raise revenue and save money, while not costs riders or taxpayers a dime, through an “Adopt a Subway Station” program and a new advertising program, similar to the one implemented for street furniture by the NYC Department of Transportation. I was happy to receive a response and hear that the Transit Authority was considering some of my suggestions. We need new ideas and new leadership to keep our transit system affordable and moving into the future.

It is time to not only revamp the entire MTA and our entire transit system, but look closely at the way our government and its countless agencies work (or better yet, don't work) for taxpayers.

I say no to fare increases and I say no to this board and as a taxpayer and candidate for public office, I voice my vote of no confidence in the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

New Year Resolutions

2008-12-29T21:33:00.003-05:00

At one time or another, we have made a list of New Year Resolutions. Some of us keep them and some of us don't.

That's okay. Its good to keep a list of goals for the New Year.

2009 will prove to be a challenging year for our city and our nation. With an economy in recession, unemployment at record levels and seemingly endless hikes in taxes and fee's, you may be thinking to yourself "What will the city do next?". If you are, then you have come to the right place!

I started my campaign just a few months ago - but what started officially with a filing at the Board of Elections last July, was only the beginning.

This coming year is especially important to me; I have the opportunity to meet millions of New Yorker's and discuss our city's promising future. A lot is riding on November's election. Though it might seem like a lifetime away, it will come quick and whom we elect will determine the direction our city moves in over the next four years.

Today, I present to you my New Year resolutions. You wont find "...lose 20 pounds." (that will come naturally from all the doorbells I will be ringing) and you wont read about how "I need to make more time for myself." (during these difficult times we need leaders, and we need each other) Instead, you will find a list of promises - of hopes - of goals.

My New Year's Resolutions, as your candidate for Public Advocate are:

To independently fight for all New Yorker's, across all five borough's, for a better and more accountable government
To present fresh new idea's about economic opportunities and development in our city
To fight for better, affordable, transportation in every borough and discussing solutions to our growing traffic problems
To be a voice for lower taxes and less government
To ensure that we don't forget the errors of our past, and continue to keep New York City the safest large city in the country
To engage community leaders, elected officials, commuters, students and all citizens, young and old, in our city about what they want their government to do over the next four years
To fight for the middle class New Yorker, like myself and my family, for more affordable housing, lower taxes and better city services.

Now it is your turn! I want to hear from you.
What New Year Resolutions do you want the city to make for the next year?

You may comment on this post below this message. Your comments will be public, but your identity does not have to be. I encourage everyone to post something - and feel free to email me at info@alex2009.com with your comments as well.

Have a happy new year and I will see you on the campaign trail.

What's all the buzz about?

2008-12-29T21:31:00.002-05:00

Welcome to my blog! My name is Alex Zablocki and I am a Republican running for Public Advocate in the City of New York.

Feel free to learn more about me at my website, www.alex2009.com. Check this blog often as I will be updating it throughout the campaign. Contact me at anytime if you have questions or comments!

- Alex

Alex Zablocki for Public Advocate 2009

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Alex Zablocki receives the endorsement of the Staten Island Advance

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STATEMENT BY ALEX ZABLOCKI REGARDING TODAY’S COURT DECISION ON STATE RENT LAWS

ZABLOCKI SAYS CITY COUNCIL VOTE IN 2004 UNDEMOCRATIC; UPDATES PRESS ON CFB DEBATE

ZABLOCKI TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE REGARDING CFB DEBATES

MAKING THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S OFFICE WORK FOR NYC PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Candidates to "Paint the City Pink"

MAYOR BLOOMBERG WRONG TO CALL FOR ELIMINATING PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S OFFICE

Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, October 9th. Zablocki to campaign with Ulrich

ZABLOCKI RELEASES HIS PLAN FOR A BETTER ADVOCATE’S OFFICE

Media Advisory October 7, 2009, 11am, City Hall

A Plan for a Better Advocate's OfficeA Plan for a Better New York City

ZABLOCKI SAYS NO TO MANDATORY INOCULATIONS

Zablocki Update: Youth in Politics

South Shore young 'uns hit the campaign trail

By Jamie Lee

September 30, 2009, 2:18PM

A new president for a new generation

Statement on MTA fare increases and service cuts

New Year Resolutions

What's all the buzz about?

A Plan for a Better Advocate's Office
A Plan for a Better New York City