The following press release was received by the Gazette and is reprinted here without editing or comment.

Larchmont Democrats Show Their Strength

Press Release

( December 11, 2002) Larchmont Democrats were overwhelmed by the turnout for their first ever holiday party held December 8 at the Larchmont home of Harri Taranto and Anne Engelland. “We didn’t expect such a large turnout,” said Carol Miller, co-chair of the Larchmont Democratic Committee. “Over 150 people came out, confirming our belief that Larchmont Democrats do have a strong commitment to their party.”

Nita Lowey, one of the speakers for the evening, was also impressed by the turnout. She noted that on a national level as well, the Democrats are starting to get their message across again. Other speakers included: Andy Spano, George Latimer, Suzi Oppenheimer and Larchmont trustee, Marlene Kolbert.

Prominent local Democrats at the event included: Larchmont Village Justice Jerry Bernstein, former Larchmont Village Trustees Anne McAndrews, Mary Ann Mumma and Judy O’Gorman, former Larchmont Mayors Miriam Curnin and Cheryl Lewy, and new Larchmont Village Democratic Co-Chairs Carol Miller and Dorothea Constas Rubin.

“This evening was particularly gratifying given the low voter turnout in the last election. We plan to use this momentum as we enter the campaign season for the two Village Trustee seats and one of the two Village Judgeships to be contested in March 2003,” said Dorothea Constas Rubin, “We are about to have our caucus and are excited about putting forward some very strong candidates.

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