FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 8, 2009

EAST SETAUKET, NY: Michael J. Fitzpatrick, New York State Assemblyman and former Smithtown Town Councilman, announced on Thursday that he is endorsing Randy Altschuler for US Congress in New York's First Congressional District.

"Randy Altschuler is a talented entrepreneur who is skilled at creating jobs in an exciting new industry and I am very pleased to endorse his candidacy for US Congress," Fitzpatrick said. "In order for us to keep our public sector obligations we must have elected representatives who understand how to build a competitive, successful and healthy private sector in New York State and across our country.

"Now, more than ever, Washington requires strong, proven leadership, and our economy needs a congressman like Randy who understands what it takes to meet a payroll, create jobs and lead successfully in the private sector. Randy represents a fresh perspective and a new generation of leadership dedicated to making Long Island a better place to live."

"Mike Fitzpatrick's tenure of leadership and dedication to our community in the State Assembly, and the Smithtown Town Council, has provided Long Island residents with stronger schools, healthier businesses and a better quality of life," Randy Altschuler said. "I am honored to receive Assemblyman Fitzpatrick's support and I look forward to working with him to create a brighter future for our communities."

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick was elected in 2002 to represent the town of Smithtown, and portions of Brookhaven and Islip, in the New York State Assembly. Assemblyman Fitzpatrick serves as the ranking minority member on the Assembly Housing Committee and holds memberships on the Assembly Local Governments, Small Business and Higher Education committees. Prior to his election to the Assembly, Mr. Fitzpatrick represented the residents of Smithtown as a member of the Smithtown Town Council for 15 years.

Randy Altschuler is a businessman, former Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School. He is married to Cheryl Altschuler, MD, a practicing pediatrician in Shirley and Port Jefferson, New York. They have a young son, Noah, and reside in St. James, New York.