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Hudson Valley Press: Leaders Demand Senator Rob Rolison’s Apology
May 24th, 2023
Zak Constantine, Chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party, condemns the weaponization of the serious issue of veteran homelessness for political gain. “This is a new low for political discourse. Veterans are not props to be exploited for political convenience. They deserve real solutions, not to be used as fodder in a political war of words. It’s time for Senator Rolison to acknowledge the falsehoods, apologize to our community, and commit to truthful, constructive discourse moving forward.”
Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos shares her concern about the divisive impact of the false narrative on the local community. “In a time when we should be discussing practical solutions to the complex issues of migrants seeking asylum, homelessness, and access to basic social services, we are instead dealing with the repercussions of a false narrative. It is disappointing to see our community divided by misinformation.”
“It’s deeply troubling that Senator Rolison has yet to acknowledge his role in heightening tensions in our community. The people of Orange County deserve transparency and honesty from their elected officials.This silence cannot stand, we demand a public apology that is just as loud as his participation was.” said Ramos.
Orange County Courier Journal: Orange County Democrats Demand GOP Accountability on migrant housing lies
May 19, 2023
Today Orange County Democratic Committee Chairman Zak Constantine released the following statement in connection with controversial claims and debunked narratives from Republican elected officials, related to asylum-seeking individuals temporarily housed in Orange County:
Mid-hudson news: Schmitt wants to be next state GOP chairman
December, 29 2022
“As someone who supports Democrats, Colin’s interest in becoming State Republican Party Chair is the late Christmas present no one asked for,” said Orange County Democratic Committee Chairman Zak Constantine.
“Most recently, Colin was the only Republican in the region to lose a House seat, clearly demonstrating that voters have had enough of his brand of far-right grievance politics. He also spent months slamming our outgoing Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney for his work as the House Democrat’s Campaign Chair,” Constantine said. “The hypocrisy is on brand for Colin, and if elected Party Chair voters can expect New York Republicans to be the party of Donald Trump, George Santos, and Marjorie Taylor Greene for the foreseeable future.”
MID-HUDSON NEWS: Hudson Valley Dem chairs call on state party leader to commit to ‘critical reforms’
November, 23 2022
“A group of Hudson Valley Democratic Party chairs is calling on longtime State Chairman Jay Jacobs to implement four “common sense” reforms to increase democratic operations, provide robust supports to county committees, expand and diversify the voices involved in decision making, and strengthen the party’s infrastructure ahead of the next election cycle.”
News 12: Orange County Democrats elect youngest chair leader in New York state
September, 27 2022
The Orange County Democrats have a new chairman, and he is the younger county party leader in New York state.
Zak Constantine, 22, was elected as the new chairman at the county reorganizational meeting last week in Wallkill.
He will serve two years as chair.