Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt swears in newly elected State Senator Anthony Palumbo on the floor of the Senate Chamber Wednesday. (Courtesy photo)
Anthony Palumbo took the oath of office in Albany Wednesday, starting his first term as Senator of the 1st District.
Mr. Palumbo, who served for seven years in the State Assembly, succeeds former Senator Ken LaValle in representing the district, which covers all five East End towns and portions of eastern Brookhaven. Mr. LaValle served in office for 44 years.
“I am honored to represent the residents of the 1st State Senate District and look forward to getting to work and addressing the serious challenges facing our communities here on Long Island and throughout the state,” Mr. Palumbo said in a statement.
Sworn into state Senate, Palumbo pushes ‘reset New York’ agenda State Senator Anthony Palumbo (Credit: Courtesy photo)
Anthony Palumbo (R-NewSuffolk) took the oath of office in Albany Wednesday, starting his first term as Senator of the 1st District.
Mr. Palumbo, who served seven years in the State Assembly, succeeds former Senator Ken LaValle in representing the district, which covers all five East End towns and portions of eastern Brookhaven. Mr. LaValle served in office for 44 years.
“I am honored to represent the residents of the 1st State Senate District and look forward to getting to work and addressing the serious challenges facing our communities here on Long Island and throughout the state,” Mr. Palumbo said in a statement.