Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone was one of MAIG’s biggest supporters early on, parroting whatever Mayor Mike was going on about at the time. He’s term limited out and cannot run for re-election. According to The Capitol, he’s considering running for State Senate against Andrea Stewart-Cousins:
“… GOP leaders have been in intense talks with Yonkers mayor Phil Amicone about the possibility of challenging Stewart-Cousins in next year’s elections, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Amicone … is said to be strongly considering a run, and will likely decide early in the new year. “They see Amicone as their best bet,” said a Republican operative briefed on the conversations. GOP officials have been courting Amicone for more than six months, and have promised to pour millions into the race if he decides to run … Amicone has also demonstrated an ability to appeal across party lines in heavily Democratic Yonkers. He has made the environment and public safety centerpieces of his public image, joining Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-illegal gun coalition …”
Stewart-Cousins is no prize, having been endorsed by NYAGV. She was also apparently unaware that Kimber is based in her district and employees hundreds of people. It is my understanding that Kimber would move out of the state if microstamping becomes law and all those people would be out of a job.