Former Rivals Tom Curitore And Tony Cosentino Endorse Debi Rose

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On February 22, 2009 the Debi Rose for City Council campaign held a mid-afternoon press conference at which former rivals Tom Curitore and Tony Cosentino announced that they are endorsing Rose in her bid to win a seat on the NYC City Council.

Candidate Rose is squaring off against Ken Mitchell, chief of staff of Congressman Mike McMahon, who vacated the city council seat when he was elected to the Congress in November.

Although McMahon's political machine wields significant clout - and according to multiple sources is calling in markers - Rose remains upbeat and has amassed an impressive number of endorsements: from musician Tito Puente Jr., MTA board member Allen Cappelli, local cultural groups, a large number of trade unions - and now from two former competitors who have bowed out of the race.

Tom Curatore is the former Department of Transportation commissioner for Staten Island and Tony Cosentino is the first executive vice president of Community Board One which serves the North Shore of Staten Island - including District 49 of the City Council which Rose seeks to represent.

The special election that will decide the race will be held on Tuesday, February 24th.

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