LATIMER-BIAGI FACE OFF ON LINE

(October 14, 2008) Voters in the Sound Shore's 91st Assembly District can see the two
candidates side-by-side face off at a one hour debate on line. Recorded at the Gannett Editorial Boad interview, Assemblyman George Latimer (D-I-WF) and challenger Rob Biagi (R-C), trade comments and answers in their recent debate.

The interview can be accessed on-line at www.lohud.com/EditorialSpotlight by clicking "On Demand" and selecting the 91st A.D. video.

Assemblyman Latimer noted this was the fourth joint appearance between the two, with four more planned before Election Day, including two to be broadcast on local cable TV, and one on radio station WVOX 1460-AM.

"Some incumbents prefer to duck debates - or limit head to head dialogue," Latimer said. "But not me. I have a strong story to tell, and I'm not afraid to share it head-to-head. Rob is a former prosecutor, and is in court as a lawyer frequently - but my background in business and local government makes me every bit ready to talk facts, finances and
common sense - with specific detail - before the public."

The two have appeared before the New Rochelle Reform Club, the New Rochelle AARP and on News12 Westchester so far. The district includes a portion of New Rochelle - where Biagi resides - and all of Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Port Chester and Rye Brook.

"It is important to talk about flooding and commuter issues, and the specifics of what must be done. It is important to focus on all local issues such as King Street in Rye Brook and Port Chester, the future of I-287 and how that may impact Rye, Port Chester and Rye Brook. The cleanup of L.I. Sound, and the impact on sewer treatment plants, including those in Mamaroneck, Rye and Port Chester, are important. Sound barriers along the Thruway are important. It is critical to talk about Larchmont school children and how we fund their education," Latimer noted.

"This election is not a referendum on the local issues in just one community, as my opponent may think. Nor is it a referendum on Shelly Silver, Joe Bruno or anyone else."

"It is simply this: who can do a better job for the people of the Sound Shore for the next two years. I'm confident I win that debate every time," Latimer concluded.