Bronx Assemblymembers Endorse Richard

Brodsky for Attorney General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2010

Contact: Jon Lipshutz; 914-332-4985

Bronx, NY – Today Richard Brodsky received impassioned endorsements

from Bronx Assemblymembers Carmen Arroyo, Michael Benjamin,
Michael Benedetto, Marcos Crespo, Jose Rivera, Naomi Rivera and Peter
Rivera. This coalition of Bronx leaders add to his already strong list of
Bronx support, including the endorsements of Bronx Borough President
Ruben Diaz Jr. and State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.

The members offered the following statements in support of Brodsky’s

race to be the next Attorney General of New York:

Carmen Arroyo stated, “Richard has stood up for the Bronx repeatedly
during his distinguished career in public service. He will be a talented and
fair Attorney General. It is my pleasure to endorse him.”

Michael Benjamin stated, “Assemblyman Richard Brodsky is a tenacious

champion of homeowners, tenants and ratepayers. I have seen him take
on the New York Yankees, Con Edison, the MTA and City Hall on behalf of
taxpayers. He is an effective legislator whose temperament, energy and
integrity make him well suited to be our next state Attorney General. He
has earned my support and that of Bronx voters.”

Michael Benedetto stated, “Richard Brodsky is one of the giants in the

Assembly chamber. He will bring an intensity and drive to the office of
Attorney General that will benefit all New Yorkers.”

Marcos Crespo stated, “Few members of the Assembly are as dedicated

to the needs of the Bronx as Richard. Whether it’s air quality, MTA
student fares, congestion pricing or immigration services, Richard has
proven himself to be a real reformer and a friend of the Bronx.”

Jose Rivera stated, “Richard stands up for what matters to residents of

the Bronx and to all New Yorkers. I have seen him fight for issues no
other legislator or lawyer has taken on; he fights the good fights and wins
important battles. He has

Naomi Rivera stated, “I’ve worked with Richard for the past six years and
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I’ve seen his courage and integrity; I know he will apply these qualities to
the office of Attorney General. He has been a voice for the people of the
Bronx on issues like air quality, student metro cards and problems our
seniors and working families face daily. Richard will truly be the peoples
lawyer and I am proud to endorse him.”

Peter Rivera stated, “Having known Richard for 28 years, I can say with
total confidence that he is the Attorney General that New York State
needs. I have seen him dedicating himself to the issues and have always
been impressed with his passion and skill as a litigator and legislator.”

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