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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARK SUBEN NETS KEY ENDORSEMENTS IN CORTLAND DISTRICT ATTORNEY RACE
Local leaders include Congressman Arcuri, Cortland Mayor Gallagher, former Cortland Mayors Mack, Walsh, Tytler and key unions

Cortland, NY (October 21, 2008)--Mark Suben, Democratic nominee for the office of Cortland County District Attorney, has announced endorsements by key local leaders in his bid for the office, the campaign announced today.

Included in the group are Congressman Mike Arcuri, Cortland Mayor Tom Gallagher, and popular former mayors Marty Mack, Ron Walsh, Bruce Tytler and Sam Forcucci. Congressman Arcuri is also the former District Attorney in Oneida County and Marty Mack served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York.

"I'm honored to have the endorsements of these outstanding public servants,” Suben commented. “in my experience they do not take such endorsements lightly and grant them sparingly. I deeply appreciate their confidence in me and pledge to be worthy of their trust.”

Unions including the CSEA/AFSCME, Midstate Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 200 United, UAW, IBEW, NYSUT/NEA and other affiliates of the the Suben endorsements, add one…

Central Labor Federation have also endorsed and announced their support of Suben. The Working Families Party has also announced their endorsement of Suben.

"I am grateful for the support of labor, as I am the support of many varied groups across the political spectrum," Suben said.  "This campaign is for skill and judgment in protecting the community, and it is uniting many people who might otherwise not come together in common cause. I am proud of that, and thankful."

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