Chad Lupinnaci Announces Appointment of Campaign Managers

After considering a host of possible choices, Chad Lupinacci, the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Party candidate for the New York State Assembly, 10^th District, is pleased to announce the appointment of two co-managers to lead his campaign -- Nicholas R. Ciappetta and Gregory J. Atherton.  These two individuals were chosen not only for their educational credentials and experience in state and local government, but also for their tireless devotion to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Mr. Ciappetta earned his B.A. from Vassar College in Political Science, and his J.D. from Hofstra Law School, graduating magna cum laude.  He works as an attorney for the City of New York’s Law Department in the Administrative Law Division.  Mr. Ciappetta was elected to the South Huntington Union Free School District Board of Education in 2004 and currently serves as the Board’s Vice President.  Mr. Ciappetta’s zealous commitment to public service and his knowledge of diverse issues in education and the law will assist Mr. Lupinacci’s efforts to address the many concerns associated with an Assemblyman’s office. 

Mr. Atherton earned his A.A. from Suffolk County Community College, his B.A. in Political Science from Adelphi University (summa cum laude), his M.A. in Political Science (concentrating on American government) from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, and recently his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.  Not only has Mr. Atherton interned for various state and county agencies while in graduate and law school, but prior to law school he worked as a legislative aide for the New York State Assembly Minority Leader’s Office, where his work helped bring government closer to the people.  On top of this background, he currently serves in the New York State Guard as a Sergeant.  Mr. Atherton is well versed in many issues affecting New York and looks forward to contributing his knowledge and experience to both the campaign and the public.

In addition to the newly appointed campaign co-managers, Mr. Lupinacci is involving countless other talented and devoted individuals who share his vision for good government and a better New York.  Mr. Lupinacci is thrilled about his campaign staff, which will enhance his ability to reach out effectivelyto as many future constituents as possible.

Chad is a lifelong resident of South Huntington and a 1997 graduate of Walt Whitman High School.  He is a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College and an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s College and Hofstra University, where he received his B.A. in 2001(summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), his J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law, and his M.B.A. from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

The 10^th Assembly District includes the hamlets of Cold Spring Harbor, Dix Hills, Greenlawn, Huntington, Huntington Station, Lloyd Harbor, Melville, South Huntington and West Hills in the Town of Huntington as well as part of Farmingdale in the Town of Babylon.