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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | John Sabini |
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| Info | Senator John D. Sabini, a Democrat elected in 2002, represents parts of Jackson Heights, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst and Woodside. These neighborhoods comprise of one of the State Senate's most ethnically diverse districts, with more than 200 countries of origin represented. He previously represented much of this area as a New York City Council Member for the years 1992-2001
A lifelong resident of Jackson Heights, Senator Sabini has made it his mission to improve the quality of life in his community. This calling began at the early age of 16, when Senator Sabini won election to the Community Advisory Board at Elmhurst Hospital. At 19, he was appointed to Community Board No. 3-Q, where he served until his election to the Council.
John Sabini holds a degree from New York University's College of Business Administration, now known as the Stern School, and attended its Graduate School of Public Administration, now known as the Wagner School.
Before becoming an elected official himself, Sabini served as District Administrator for Congressmen James H. Scheuer and Stephen J. Solarz. He also served as Director of the State Assembly's Subcommittee on Senior Citizen Facilities. Prior to his election to the Council, Senator Sabini was Vice-President of the MWW Group, a public and government relations firm based in New Jersey.
The crisis surrounding the Queens County Democratic Organization following the death of Donald Manes in 1986 was a defining moment in John Sabini's career. A district leader since 1977, Sabini was thrust into the position of County Chairman at the time when scrutiny from the media and federal investigators threatened the future of the party. His success in stepping in to clean up the party earned him glowing editorial support from the New York Times and Newsday.
On the Council, Sabini served on the Committees on Consumer Affairs, Environmental Protection, Governmental Operations, and State and Federal Legislation. In addition, he held the post of Council representative to the City's Commission on Public Information and Communications, a panel seeking ways to improve interaction between New York City residents and city government and increased use of technology.
Sabini's responsibilities as a Council Member increased in January 1998, when he was appointed Chair of the Council's Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses. The panel reviewed all Landmark and Historical District designations as well as the purchasing and leasing of new City property. He was also chosen for membership on the Council's influential Land Use Committee and on the Subcommittee on Planning, Dispositions and Concessions.
In his legislative duties, Council Member Sabini introduced and co-sponsored many bills that have helped to improve the quality of life for New Yorkers. Sabini is best known for his Aggressive Panhandling bill which was signed into law in 1996, outlawing threatening panhandling. Another important piece of legislation Sabini introduced is now known as the Landmark Notification Law, which requires the commercial tenants doing business in historic districts be informed about their responsibilities under the city's landmarks law. The landmark bill was widely embraced at the time of its passage in 1997, winning support from landlords, commercial tenants and preservationists alike. Sabini has also conducted numerous investigative hearings on such issues as the neglect of historic landmarks and the environmental threat of leaking fuel tanks.
When the newly configured 13th Senate District was unveiled in the Spring of 2002, John Sabini became a candidate who amassed broad support within the Democratic Party. In September of that year, he became the Democratic nominee and won a sweeping victory in the General Election.
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