Image courtesy of Iggy Terranova, Democrat Nominee for New York State SenatorGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Iggy Terranova is no stranger to serving his communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For over 20 years, Terranova worked for the New York Department of Sanitation where he worked his way up from sanitation worker to the Citywide Community Affairs OfficerGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In this position, Terranova represented both the Department of Sanitation and the Mayor’s office; in constant contact with every city politician and present at meetings in order to ensure the quality of life for New York City residentsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

After retiring from the Department of Sanitation, Terranova decided to expand his political platform in service of New York and its residentsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. On June 23rd, Democratic candidate Iggy Terranova will be running against incumbent State Senator Michael GianarisGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

“Gianaris has forgotten where he came from, he is a career politicianGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. I am one of us, I am not a career politicianGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. I literally spent the last 20 years cleaning and sweeping the streets of New YorkGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. It’s time to make a change for the right because our current leaders are leading us in the wrong direction” said TerranovaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

What does he believe are the biggest issues plaguing the neighborhood at the moment? The loss of jobs and bail reform, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemicGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Terranova states that, if elected, both issues will be addressed as soon as he is sworn into the office of State SenatorGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The candidate believes State Senator Gianaris’ vocal opposition of the Amazon deal in Long Island City destroyed the potential for thousands of jobs in our areaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Said Terranova: “I definitely would like to see Astoria as a hub where people feel they can come live in, come to workGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The biggest issue right now is jobs, especially with the current COVID-19 pandemic and because my opponent who killed the Amazon dealGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Those are jobs we would have had here, now”Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

As for bail reform, Terranova is a firm believer in reforming the current bail laws, but with more ‘common sense’Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. He has noticed and tracked an uptick in crime throughout the city, and believes if elected, he can enact change that can benefit both sides of the aisleGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Terranova’s biggest aim? To unite New Yorkers and be the candidate against any further divisionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. “We live in the greatest city in the entire worldGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Once I win, I will do everything I can for everybodyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Whether you voted for me or did not, if you call, I will find somebody to help you”, said TerranovaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The primary election will be held on June 23rdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To learn more about State Senator Candidate Iggy Terranova, you may visit his official campaign website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

For additional information on the upcoming June 23rd election, please visit the NYC Board of Elections website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Astorians, early voting is being held at the Museum of the Moving Image (36-01 35th Avenue) from June 13-21! 

Hours for voting at the Museum of the Moving Image, through June 21st, are as follows:

Saturday, June 13: 10AM-4PM
Sunday, June 14: 10AM-4PM
Monday, June 15: 7AM-3PM
Tuesday, June 16: 12PM-8PM
Wednesday, June 17: 12PM-8PM
Thursday, June 18: 10AM-6PM
Friday, June 19: 7AM-3PM
Saturday, June 20: 10AM-4PM
Sunday, June 21: 10AM-4PM