He then served as finance chairman of Draft Biden, a group that tried, unsuccessfully, to lure Vice President Joe Biden into making a bid for president. Dworkin and Lucia work at the Washington, D.C., political firm Bulldog Finance Group. Previously, Cooper held fundraisers for former Maryland Gov. Cooper will also be adding to the site with regular blog posts. Former Legis. Serving the opinion leaders of Long Island, Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. In return, I ask that friends and neighbors of the Vanderbilt Museum commit to assisting us in coming up with creative, revenue-producing ideas that will help the museum become self-sustaining. Now that the Marriage Equality Act passed last summer, the couple is in no rush to renew the vows made in a 2009 commitment ceremony in Connecticut, Cooper said. He was an early major fundraiser for Obama in 2008 when most New Yorkers backed Clinton. Credit: Ed Betz. Growing Liberal Fascism by Rob Kall ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
Suffolk County has a responsibility to maintain the integrity of the Vanderbilt Museum and its mission. While content to wait for the right time to make his comeback, he is hoping that the Suffolk legislature will remain civil, unlike Nassau, where the partisan gridlock often resembles that of Congress. The IDA board gave preliminary approval for a tax deal consisting of a sales-tax exemption of up to $124,930 on the purchase of construction materials, fixtures and furnishings, and property-tax savings of $815,640 over 15 years, or a 29% reduction. The ALDF said it was a no brainer that Cooper was selected as one of this years top ten animal defenders and co-sponsor of National Justice for Animals Week. For Cooper, becoming chair of the PAC represents a re-entry into presidential politics. Get the Biz Briefing newsletter! It turns out, the next big thing found him: Superstorm Sandy and the Sandy [], Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is under observation at a New York hospital after being treated for a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month. Sincerely, Jon Cooper Majority Leader Suffolk County Legislature (631) 854-4500 Facebook Comments must be signed into Facebook Clintons doctors discovered the clot Sunday while performing a [], Long Island Press is a registered trademark of, NY Plaintiff: Gay Benefits Bigger Than Marriage, Cuomo Takes High Midterm Grades Into Critical Year, Hillary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot. He is also the president and an owner of the Spectronics Corporation, a. IDA board secretary Anthony Giordano said Spectronics deserves the agencys help, in part because of how well you treat your employees.". Whereas the old 'top-down' systems created stove-pipes and excessive secrecy that blocked information sharing and led to the 'failure to connect the dots' before 9-11, the bottom-up approach should be the main fix. What Do the GOP Seditionists Offer Us Other Than Ripping America Apart & Oligarchy? Still, he is not completely washing his hands of politics until the day he decides to return to the arena. If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content. And that should give all fair-minded Americans pause.. Jon Cooper, D-Huntington, as its majority leader. Spectronics. San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley), Total number of current Jobs the person has, Number of news articles that reference the Person. Biden was always my top choice. Blowback from Stock Buybacks by Joel Joseph ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
A portion of the Spagnoli Road building will be rented for use as a factory and warehouse, and the renovations will be paid for by the landlord. Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. The 10-member Democratic/Working Families/Independence Party caucus majority of the Suffolk County Legislature has decided to retain Suffolk Legis. Jon Cooper is the Chairman at Democratic Coalition Against Trump. Cooper is a former six-term Suffolk County, N.Y. legislator. HALESITE:7-Eleven - 126 New York Ave.HUNTINGTON VILLAGE:Bagel Works - 55 Wall StreetGood 2 Go Deli - 147 Woodbury Rd.Quick Stop Mart - Main St. @ Green St. MELVILLE:Red House Discount - 394 Old Walt Whitman Rd. Andrew Cuomo spent most of 2012 in what can often be a shaky second act for politicians following rave reviews of his first year he was searching for the next big thing. COLD SPRING HARBOR:Cold Spring Plaza Deli - 15 Harbor Rd. He previously served as Albany bureau chief. The facilities are less than two miles from each other. But, according to published reports, Biden has received encouragement from his sons to run, including from Beau shortly before his death. in the Last 2 Days
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Cooper, who has long been a champion for animals, made national headway this October when he made Suffolk County the first county in the nation to establish an animal abuse registry. Credit: David L. Pokress. If ever there were a time to break the peace, it would be while the legislature is trying to redraw the legislative district maps following the last censuswhen gerrymandering and power grab are the accusations du jour. Jon Cooper - Spot Speaks Tag: Jon Cooper 12 Comments Updated on October 17, 2010 Suffolk County, New York - You Rock! About Ukraine, Even Marianne Williamson Has Sold Out To Imperialism & Conventional Thinking by Mike Rivage-Seul ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
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Cooper had launched an exploratory committee to challenge U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in a 2009 primary, but later endorsed her. He said he pulled away from Clinton because he said he couldnt sell her candidacy to his progressive friends. In November 1999, Jon was elected Legislator for the 18th Legislative District in Suffolk County, which encompasses the northern portions of Huntington Township. Both bills, like others that were first of their kind, flooded the legislative chamber with those for and against. On August 14, 2009 on a hot afternoon in Westbury, NY, I met with Jon Cooper who is the majority leader in the Suffolk County Legislature. He was honored by the Long Island Press as one of the 50 Most Powerful Long Islanders, reflecting the dramatic impact he has had on our community and most recently won the Long Island Presss prestigious Citizen of the Year Award for 2012, along with his spouse, Rob, for their advocacy for Same-sex marriage. Together, the buildings total 66,240 square feet compared with Spectronics Westbury base,which is 94,750 square feet. sheriff of middlesex county vs. commissioner of correction: 383 mass. However, I will not only oppose such a resolution but will also request that my colleagues likewise do so. So, we wanted to try and find a way to remain on Long Island, he told the IDA board last week. Nathan Heller on "The End of the English Major" (REVIEW ESSAY) by Thomas Farrell ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
He also said he had been urged in the past to run for county executive and most recently, to challenge state Sen. Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset). By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Jon Cooper and Robert Cooper were married Thursday at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Ann S. Isaacson, a justice of the peace in Greenwich, officiated. Our Obsession with Violence and Money--. Saturday, May 2, 2009. He was adopted by a Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) officer and he was named the official mascot for National Justice for Animals Week 2011. Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. However, in light of the substantial economic challenges the County is currently facing, any further funding by the County of the museums operating budget is extremely unlikely. 46: june . Jon Cooper (left), 54, is the Democratic majority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, N.Y. I believe that many of my legislative colleagues will be inclined to support the cell tower contract because it would bring much-needed revenue to the Vanderbilt Museum. East Coast Non Profit Companies (Top 10K), Digital Media Companies With More Than 10 Employees, Non Profit Companies With Fewer Than 1000 Employees (Top 10K), Digital Media Companies With Fewer Than 1000 Employees (Top 10K), Number of Organizations that the person founded, Algorithmic rank assigned to the top 100,000 most active People, The organization associated to the person's primary job, Where the person is located (e.g. He started in high school working to protect animals and, as Jon Cooper ends his tenure as a Suffolk County legislator, that's been a major legacy. Cooper, a former six-term Suffolk County legislator and businessman from Lloyd Harbor, has been tapped to be the national finance chair of Draft Biden 2016, a super PAC formed in hopes of convincing Biden to run for president. Cooper and his spouse, Robert, have five adopted children together, including twins. He has three more kids to put through college and is focusing on his family. Dworkin was involved in efforts to draft Vice President Joe Biden or Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren as alternatives to Clinton. We are united by principles and philosophy and we work together to make sure that our elected officials embody our beliefs. 698: june 23, 2008 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 465 mass. Jon Cooper. Theres a broad base of support for Joe among both Obama fundraisers and grassroots volunteers. In 2015, hes doing it again. Citing comments from people he described as Bidens inner circle, Cooper said in an interview Monday that he expects Biden to announce his presidential bid by the end of the month. Legislator Cooper was the obvious choice to co-sponsor [National Justice for Animals Week].The events for the week will be held online on the ALDFs website. Suffolk County, a wonderfully forward thinking county on Long Island has just passed legislation creating the nation's very first animal abuse registry. in Westbury to 135 Maxess Rd. If the bill is approved out of committee, it will go before the full body of the Legislature at its next meeting. So many people recently 'died suddenly' - What's going on? He will be a strong and vocal advocate for all Long Islanders and I look forward to having him represent my family and me in Albany.. Jon Cooper. The family-owned company has been courted by economic developers from Ohio and Georgia. Cooper said Spectronics would move 95 employees to Melville and create 11 jobs within two years. In addition he has named one of Americas top ten animal defenders by the ALDF. Tom Brune covers the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and the federal government from Washington, D.C. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Martin OMalley and had announced conditional support for him, expecting Biden wouldnt run but still hoping that he would. Copyright 2023 Newsday. But the consensus had been in the media and beyond that he wasnt running, particularly after the tragic passing of his son, Beau, Cooper said of the former Delaware Attorney General who died of brain cancer May 30. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. Search for someone by name, phone number, zip code or address. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper has been named co-sponsor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund's National Justice for Animals Week which starts today. He said it wont back Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, because she already has super PACs such as Priories USA helping her. He was honored by the Long Island Press as one of the. Contact Us NORTHPORT:Copenhagen Bakery - 75 Woodbine Rd. Kall's concept would seem to interface equally well with the founding fathers' idealism in setting forth their democratic theory of governance as with the realism that makes the multi-sourced, bottom-up Wikipedia work. And I realized there had been some ill-fated PACs that Republicans had formed to stop Trump, but they had been unsuccessful.. I was approached a couple of weeks ago by Keep America Great, a super PAC formed not necessarily to support a Democratic candidate, but to oppose Donald Trump, Cooper said in a telephone interview. I thought there was a need for a home for Hillary supporters, [Sen.] Bernie [Sanders] supporters and disaffected Republicans to make sure Donald Trump does not become the next president, Cooper said. However, Spectronics president Jon Cooper said the family prefers to stay here, where his father and uncle invented the leak detection technology thats now used in automobiles, refrigeration equipment, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems around the globe. Jon Cooper speaks during a meeting of the Long Island Association in Melville on March 9, 2016. The countys industrial development agency is helping Spectronics Corp. to move from Westbury to Melville, instead of out of state. We are the volunteers whose grassroots activities give our candidates the edge in tough campaigns. He is the son of Florence Cooper and B. William Cooper of Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. His father is a founder and the chief executive of Spectronics. Have These Politicians Done Their Homework? At 54 years of age, he is the president and owner of . Jon Cooper When the Suffolk County Legislature holds its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, among those missing from the cast of characters will be the one lawmaker who has arguably made the most headlines over the past decade. Without IDA tax breaks, hesaid, it would not be viable for us to consider staying on Long Island. He said the company plans to focus all its research and development dollars on new leak detection products and to bring them to market more quickly.. Last year, Cooper initially agreed to raise funds for Clintons 2016 run, but then changed his mind. Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, The True Costs of War Over Taiwan by Tom Engelhardt ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
Obama campaign veteran Scott Dworkin will serve as senior adviser and Francesca Lucia will be the national finance director. Cooper is a trailblazer for strong laws to protect animals, said Lisa Franzetta, the ALDFs director of communications. The other is a pet store rating system designed to weed out unscrupulous pet shops. Her (. In November 2007, the Democratic Party once again retained control over the Suffolk . @ Pulaski50% Off Cards (IGA) - Larkfield Rd. Suffolk County (/ s f k /) is the . But for now, Cooper remains coy. Go F.U.N.D. Fox "News" and the Dominion defamation lawsuit by Dan Cooper ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
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In the same week Vermont became the fourth state in the United States to approve gay marriages, Suffolk Legis. What Do the GOP Seditionists Offer Us Other Than Ripping America Apart & Oligarchy? Suffolk County Democratic Committee 1461 Lakeland Avenue, Suite #3 Bohemia, NY 11716 Tel: (631) 439-0400 - Fax: (631) 439-0404 Email: info@suffolkdems.com Robert Cooper, 51, legally changed his surname 21 years ago, soon after the first of the couples five children was adopted. If adopted, Coopers proposed law would make Suffolk County the first municipality in the nation to have an Animal Abuser Registry, At age 83, Edith Windsor gets plenty of compliments for her courage to take on the federal government in a landmark case that has put attitudes about gay America squarely before the Supreme Court. Wow House: $1.599M Cold Spring Harbor 5-Acre Ranch, Easter Bunny Appearances At Long Island Malls: Info, Walt Whitman HS Girls Basketball Team Wins Suffolk Class AA Title, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction | Jewelry | Artwork | Furniture | Silver, $750K In Restitution Owed To Workers, NYS, Recovered By Suffolk: DA, Huntington Veteran Publishes Children's Book + Cinema Arts Lineup, Huntington Veteran Pens 1st Children's Book On Dogs' Paris Adventure, Walt Whitman HS Educator Named Master Teacher In NYS, LI Cares, Old Navy Of Huntington Teaming Up To Help Long Island, 'For Satos Sake' Documentary To Premiere In Huntington, 'Alarming' Food Insecurity Increase On Long Island, Food Bank Says. Commemorating the Ten Years of Pope Francis' Papacy (REVIEW ESSAY) by Thomas Farrell ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
However, once the contract is finalized, it is possible (if not likely) that a resolution will be filed by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. Jon Cooper presently serves as Co-Chair, Tri-State Region of the Obama Victory Trustees. U.S. And as a successful businessman, he was wary of Sanders, who has a socialist agenda. I encourage all supporters of the museum to join the newly reconstituted Friends of the Vanderbilt group, become a member of the museum and/or sponsor a new planetarium seat. Ten Oaks plans to form a new company, Spectro-UV in Farmingdale, which will take on most of the division's 45 workers. Me: The Linguistics of White Supremacy (Part III/Epilogue), Kevin McCarthy is No Edward Snowden -- But He Should Find the Comparison Flattering, Showdown in Nevada as Democratic Establishment Targets Party Chair, Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, The True Costs of War Over Taiwan, Nathan Heller on "The End of the English Major" (REVIEW ESSAY). A Real Town with a Huge Problem--How the Media Ignored the June 2008 Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The organization worked closely with Cooper to draft up the language of Justins Law, and Coopers bill has since sparked proposals for similar laws in 20 different counties across the nation in 2011 alone. If we are going to keep it from reverting back to the Vanderbilt family, with all the uncertainty that would entail, we need to work together now. @ Jericho, EAST NORTHPORT:D & D Stationery - Larkfield Rd. 631: may 15, 1981 : sheriff of suffolk county vs. jail officers and employees of suffolk county: 451 mass. There will be different posts every day of the week informing people of different actions they can take to protect animals in their community, different petitions to sign and advice on how to reach out to legislators in their area. As someone who shares my support of both government and corporate whistleblowing -- which is nothing more than encouraging greater horizontal sharing of information, I commend Rob Kall's important work on this topic." Long-Islander News The Social Psychology of Forgiveness by Gary Brumback ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
As soon as a resolution is filed, my office will be able to will notify all interested parties of the dates of the committee meeting and General Legislature meeting. It has not reported raising any money to the Federal Election Commission. In Praise of Inefficiency: Should We Serve the Economy or Should It Serve Us? The views expressed here are the author's own. Email: info@suffolkdems.com, Paid for by the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. But Cooper said it is all but inevitable. The question now is: What comes next for Long Islands first openly gay lawmaker? The former Long Island campaign chairman of Barack Obamas 2008 presidential campaign is hosting fund raisers and hopes to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in September. U.S. has Opposed All Peace Initiatives for Ukraine by Andrew Mills ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
"This is an issue that has been very close to my heart for years," Cooper said. Most Popular Articles by this Author: (View All Most Popular Articles by this Author)
The . And he is glad to have gone out on a high note, passing a law that played to his roots as an animal rights activist before getting into politics. The event will also involve the ALDFs Facebook community in an attempt to reach more users. He was the Long Island chairman for Barack Obamas presidential campaign and had a seat on Mr. Obamas national finance committee. Still Waiting For The School Board To Take Action by Carl Petersen ( With membership, you can see # of pageviews)
For me, supporting the effort to draft Joe Biden to run for president was a no-brainer, Cooper said. Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper (center) is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. Suffolk Notebook: Cooper Pulls Puppy Mill Bill, Guldi Pleads Guilty - Riverhead, NY - Former Suffolk legislator receives concurrent sentences; alleged serial bank robber arrested on Friday. Its likely that I would run for office again because I really did enjoy the past 12 years and I did find it very fulfilling, but its got to be the right match for me, Cooper said from his day job at his family business, Westbury-based Spectronics Corporation, a UV equipment manufacturer. Cooper said Spectronics did explore the possibility of relocating to Ohio and Georgia, and the cost structure in both of those states is an awful lot lower than Long Island. 584: june 14, 2013 : sheriff vs. gillow: 320 mass. E: info@longislandergroup.com, (Message automatically replaces this text), Cooper Tapped As Draft Biden Money Czar. To View Comments or Join the Conversation: "Rob Kall has certainly acquired the firsthand experiences and knowledge gained through interviews to deliver some interesting insights about the "bottom-up" information revolution. James T. Madore writes about Long Island business news including the economy, development, and the relationship between government and business. Mr. Cooper stated: I am very pleased to lend my full support and offer my wholehearted endorsement on behalf of Joe Dujmics candidacy for New York States 10th Assembly District. The latest LI business news in your inbox Monday through Friday. Lerner serves as the PACs executive director. I also invite you to work with us in finding an alternative site for a cell tower to address the very real public safety concerns in areas of the surrounding community. After a meeting with the Draft Biden team and a little back-and-forth, Cooper signed on as their fundraising czar. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/fashion/weddings/03Cooper.html. Jon Cooper, a Democrat political operative and influencer, blasted to his 1.2 million followers photos of a random white man and his purported name, "Lynn Dee Walker." "Earlier reports were that they were looking for a young man who was 'possibly Black,'" Cooper wrote. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. How long it will be until the urge to throw his hat in the ring comes again is unclear. For a premium, you can also see their phone number and run a background check to get ahold of criminal records, bankruptcies, marriage . So many people recently 'died suddenly' - What's going on? Cooper was a top bundler for Obama in 2012, raking in over $1 million for his re-election campaign, and he expects other Obama backers to join the cause. His last major bills created an animal abuse registry for those convicted of harming their pets that pet stores will have to check before each animal sale. Clearly, nobody is better suited to carry on President Obamas legacy and continue the great work theyve done together, Cooper said. Jon Cooper was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature in 1999 to represent the 18th Legislative District. Find who you're looking for, and immediately see their name and address for free. Deputy county executives Jon Kaiman and Vanessa Baird-Streeter, who led the search committee and the panel that submitted the Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention Task Force Report, said . All rights reserved. Jon Cooper is thinking about running for the Senate
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