YRs at the Plate

Bob Capano

Lives In: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Civil Servant/Professor
Running For: State Assembly, 46th AD
Website: www.CapanoForAssembly.com

A life-long resident of Bay Ridge, Bob is the President of the 68th Precinct Youth Council, a former leader of the Bay Ridge Community Council, a member of the 68th Precinct Community Council and a former VP of the Bay Ridge Consumer Federation.

Bob attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School and Xaverian High School. Bob is a former Brooklyn high school social studies teacher and currently an adjunct Professor of Political Science. Bob has a Master’s Degree in Urban Policy and Administration from Brooklyn College.

For nearly a decade, Bob has worked across party lines to fight for his community, first as a Senior Advisor to Democratic Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, then as Director of Brooklyn Operations for Republican Congressman Vito Fossella.

Bob has been at the forefront of Bay Ridge’s biggest battles, such as fighting to revitalize the Shore Parkway bike path, eliminating homeless encampments, and saving Fort Hamilton and the Brooklyn VA Hospital from closure. Bob will lead the charge for dramatic reforms in Albany, fight to reduce taxes on working families, enhance benefits for our seniors and veterans and expand access to healthcare in our community.

He will be running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines this fall.

Rob Biagi

Lives In: Westchester, NY
Occupation: Lawyer
Running For: State Assembly, 91st AD
Website: www.BiagiForAssembly.com

Rob Biagi was born in Mt. Kisco, New York in 1972, and raised in Shrub Oak, New York. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a BA in Political Science in 1994, and Brooklyn Law School in 1997. Rob started working as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted all manners of felony and misdemeanor crimes and spent the last year in the Narcotics Division.

In early 2001, he joined the law firm of Ohrenstein & Brown, LLP. After the firm’s office was destroyed in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Rob continued to work at its Midtown office as an Associate. He left in 2005 and went to The Hartford Insurance Co., where he continues to work today as a Senior Staff Trial Counsel.

Rob now lives in New Rochelle just off Pelham Road. He co-founded the Greater Pelham Road Association, a community organization of local coop and condo board representatives organized to share common ideas and concerns among neighboring co-op apartment buildings. He also became a District Leader in the New Rochelle Republican City Committee and is also currently a member of its Issues Committee. In 2007, Rob was appointed by former City Councilman Mike Boyle to a term on the New Rochelle Traffic Advisory Committee.

He and his wife, Flora, were married in 2007.

John Chromczak

Lives In: New York, NY
Occupation: Medical Technologist
Running For: State Senate, 25th SD
Website: www.JohnC4Senate.com

John G. Chromczak was born in Utica, New York in 1970. Shortly after John was born, his father, Archie, died of melanoma, and his mother, Virginia, raised all five of her children while working full-time and putting herself through school.

In 1994, John began his studies at SUNY Potsdam, studying music performance and biology. Through his church, he became active in several volunteer organizations, including the American Red Cross.

After receiving his degree in 1998, John returned to Utica. He worked for several years as a medical technologist. He also served as a substitute teacher. In 2005, John moved to New York City. Since then, he has worked at New York University Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital Center as a licensed medical technologist, specializing in clinical laboratory testing for bleeding disorders and red cell disorders.

He is currently a member of SEIU 1199 and for several years was a member of the United Food and Commercial Worker’s Union Local 1 and the American Federation of Musicians Local 51. He is currently an active member of the New York YRs, the Brooklyn YRs and the Log Cabin Republicans.

John currently lives in lower Manhattan with his partner Andre and their dog Bono.

Saul Farber

Lives In: New York, NY
Occupation: Recent College Graduate
Running For: State Assembly, 75th AD
Website: www.SaulFarber.com

Saul was born in Miami Beach, Florida on December 20, 1985 and grew up surrounded by politics. He attended Greenfield Day School, a Jewish primary school and Miami Killian Senior Public High School. In the summer of 2003, he worked on the re-election campaign of a New York City Councilman, handling all of the campaign’s financial reporting.

Saul graduated high school with an A average and completed the most rigorous Advanced Placement curriculum the school offered.

He entered New York University in the fall of 2004, actively involved with the NYU College Republicans. Saul completed his undergraduate degree in 2008, with an A- average, from the College of Arts and Sciences, double-majoring in Politics and History.

Saul is an active supporter to Senator John McCain, in his current bid to become the next President of the United States and an active member of the New York Young Republican Club, Inc. He is currently running for New York State Assembly in the 75th District, which encompasses the West Side of Manhattan.

Saul is an avid Yankees fan, likes to fish and play baseball. He currently lives in Midtown West with his girlfriend, Amber, and his cat, Enid.

Bill Buran

Lives In: New York, NY
Occupation: Marketing
Running For: State Assembly, 72nd AD
Website: www.BillBuran.com

Born and raised in the Binghamton region of Upstate New York, Bill quickly learned that personal responsibility and self reliance are the principles that make this country great.

Bill attended Manhattan College in Riverdale section of the Bronx. There he studied Finance and Economics while volunteering his time as the Baseball Team Manager and working for the Sports Media Relations office.

Upon graduating college, Bill stayed in New York and built his career in Advertising and Marketing. After a few years living in Brooklyn, Bill moved to Inwood in 2005. During this time, Bill and his business partner Vidura Barrios created a new media company called Inner Splendor Media, which employs three people and utilizes many of the other small businesses in the Inwood/Washington Heights area.

Politics entered Bill’s life in August of 2007 during the Presidential primaries. Bill’s belief in limited government, free markets, low taxes, civil liberties and strong property rights lead him to Congressman Ron Paul’s campaign. Bill comes to the Republican Party from the traditional conservative wing such as President Taft, Reagan and Senator Goldwater.

Bill currently is a proud resident and business owner of Upper Manhattan.