"We at Quiet Rockland are grateful to County Legislator Ed Day for his continuing support of our efforts for the people of Rockland"

- Tom Sullivan, "Quiet Rockland" spokesperson, speaking of Ed's long time, continuing, and aggressive opposition to the FAA Redesign Plan that would bring hundreds of planes over Rockland, April 12, 2008.

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"Thanks to Legislator Day for his support of this project. He's been consistent and articulate, and has been a big help."

-Terri Thal, Lake Lucille resident, speaking to Ed's support of the Lake Lucille community, June 7, 2006.
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"Your devotion to public service & serving our community is unsurpassed & may God bless you now & always. Thanks again Ed."

-Doug Staley, New City shopowner and community activist, September 18th, 2006.
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"We love the great job you are doing. You are like a breath of fresh air in the political arena. Keep up the good work, and congratulations on the great job you are doing."

-Ruth & Tony Cemeno, New City, District #5 residents, May 8th, 2006
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"So far you are one of only perhaps three people who has tried to do ANYTHING to help the people who pay the taxes. I want to thank you for what you are trying to do. Many thanks for your vigilance ... And the courage to act on it."

-Mary Ellyn Devery, New City, District #5   resident, December 9th, 2006.
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"I just wanted to thank you for arranging for the interview at WRCR to better promote the event. Thanks again for all your help on behalf of Lanie."

-Carlos Bernard, New City resident, speaking of Ed's efforts and support of his "Junk Ball Tournament" designed to raise funds for a young lady severely disabled by cerebral palsy, September 13th, 2007.

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"Thank you so much for your prompt attention to these matters. Our family really appreciates your efforts!!"

-Stacey, David and Ezra Gosman, New City, District #5 resident, speaking of Ed's involvement in improving the conditions of property on South Main Street and Twin Elms Lane, August 28th, 2006
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"It is a blessing to have someone in office we can talk to."

- Dennis Covert, New City, District #5 resident, speaking of Ed's assistance on a local zoning issue, April 3rd, 2007

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 " I was just reading through your "Community Alert and Update" and thought I'd drop you a note.  Sounds like you've been busy doing some great work for us - thank you!!!  Keep up the good work!"

- Eric Fleigel, New City District #5 resident, July 28th, 2007.

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"Another heartfelt thank you for volunteering to take the lead on the ideas proposed. Your commitment and support is very much appreciated."

-Robin Friehling, New City, District #5 resident and professional in blood supply management, speaking of Ed's leading the fight to address blood supply shortages here in Rockland, June 14th, 2006
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"We, the civic minded people shall continue to keep up
the fight. Thank you once again for fighting on our behalf."
  
- Genett Papay & Sara Arce, New City, District #5 residents, commenting on Ed's efforts and speech at the Pearl River rally to stop the FAA plan to reroute hundreds of planes over Rockland County, October 15th, 2007

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"Thanks for all of your hard work in our District."

-Maura Meara, New City, District #5 resident, September 4, 2006
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"[Ed] is a proven leader. His career in the NYPD, his work as a civic leader, and his work in volunteering for youth all point to an outstanding record of service and accomplishment. He works for the people. As Town Councilman, no one understands better the time Ed has put into working for his community. Public safety, responsible zoning, quality of life, and housing are just some of the issues Ed has been on top of. His voice has been heard by the community, and they know he fights for what he believes in."

-Ralph Mandia, long time Clarkstown Town Councilman, April 25th, 2005
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"Am so happy to have received this very impressive update. I KNEW you were the right one for the job. Now you are simply proving it."

-Valerie March, New City resident, commenting on Ed's "free" e mail "Community Updates", August 29th, 2006
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"Ed, we appreciate the ongoing support you have shown Hospice, and we look forward to continuing to work with you. Once again, we thank you for your most recent efforts on behalf of United Hospice of Rockland."

-Amy Stern, Executive Director, United Hospice of Rockland, referring to Ed's unique initiative to raise funds for United Hospice of Rockland, September 6th, 2005
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"Thank you for mailing the Community Alert & Update. I appreciate all your efforts on our behalf. Many of us do not own computers, so the mailings are very important."

-Joan Murphy, New City - Lake Lucille, District #5 resident, August 7th, 2007.

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 "Your letter to Entergy was an outstanding example of how an elected official can use their office to speak on behalf of citizens who would otherwise be voiceless due to their lack of awareness, knowledge and 'connections'."

-Marc and Marion Holland, New City, District #5 residents, speaking of Ed's intercession in issues surrounding the use of the NYS DOT facility on Ridge Road, New City, January 6, 2007.

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"I want to thank you for being a proactive leader of our community. It is refreshing to have someone who actually reaches out to us first."

-Jay Gandelman, New City Condos resident, commenting on Ed's e mail "Community Updates" he sends to the community, June 26th, 2008.

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"Thank you for your valuable time, support and memorable recognition. Your words were inspring, heartfelt, and meant  a great deal to all of us."

-The Marks family, New City residents, commenting on Ed coming to a house party on Labor Day to recognize the JCC-Y baseball team and their "gold medal" win at the Maccabi Games, September 27th, 2007.

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"I just came back from the Port Byron spelling bee. I came in second! Your letter gave me a lot of confidence."

-Ajay Menon, a nine year year old New City resident, to whom Ed sent a letter of encouragement when he read that Ajay missed a word in an earlier regional spelling bee, April 6th, 2008. 

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"An unstoppable concern for the health and safety of our young people, and is dedicated to his new public service position."

-Dr. William Heebink, outgoing Clarkstown School Superintendent, reflecting on his twelve years on interaction with Ed within the schools, May 11, 2006.
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"Few people want to be leaders because you often take a lot of heat, but we appreciate what you've done for our family and your constituents."

-Roger Duvernoy, New City District #5 resident, speaking of Ed, May 29, 2006.
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"I want to thank you for directing me to a person that was able to help me with a situation that was causing us some confusion with the Clarkstown Town rules and regulations. Thanks to your help, I was able to get the correct information needed to understand the rules and I'm now able to proceed doing my job in a better way.

Ed, I am one very proud man today to have known you.

-Jim Olivero, Congers resident, speaking of guidance and expertise given by Ed on a non-County matter, September 1, 2007.

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"Thank you for your perserverance ... It's a pleasure to have an elected official who actually is performing the job as I believe it was originally intended."

-Mildred Decker, resident, New City Condos, May 11, 2006
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"It takes a certain kind of person to dedicate that much time and effort to three local and hopeful young men as they pursue their dream (three young men that, until March, Legislator Day had not been in contact with for over a decade, mind you).  His philanthropic actions and oh-it-was-nothing-I'm-happy-to-help attitude will never be forgotten.  From all of us at Pitch by Pitch Baseball, we sincerely thank you, Ed."

- Gregory Chertok, District #5 resident who was coached by Ed many years back, commenting on how Ed lent a hand in their establishing a youth coaching clinic in the New City community, July 4th, 2007. 

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"You really are an asset to our community, you always do the right thing, thank you thank you thank you!""I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Legislator Ed Day whom I have have personally been in contact with over these bills. Legislator Day has truly been there for everyone in the community and we should all feel very fortunate to have him here for us."

-Alan J. Odze, New City resident and disabled law enforcement veteran, speaking of Ed's sponsorship of legislation in support for tuition awards for children of totally disabled police, fire, and emergency medical technicians, June 21, 2006
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"You really are an asset to our community, you always do the right thing, thank you thank you thank you!" "I think your really a stand up guy, one of the few who care about the people you represent, and a large step up from any previous politicians."

"For more than five years, Day has proved his absolute commitment to the people of the Town of Clarkstown. His is a voice of integrity, a voice of responsibility, a voice of fair dealing."

-Rockland County Times (Editorial), April 5, 2001
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"Ed, your support and work are certainly appreciated. It is so encouraging knowing that as our County Legislator you are there, connecting and HEARING your district’s citizens!"

-Rhea Vogel, New City District #5 Parent and long time volunteer in the Clarkstown schools speaking of Ed's involvement in a youth safety program, April 5th, 2006
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"He (Ed Day) coached my son and many others with the New City Rams. He cared for these youngsters, and I can tell you they had varied backgrounds. He never showed anything but caring for all the kids he coached, regardless of who they were or what they were."

-Jose Mendez, Nanuet, "Letter to the Editor", May 12, 2006
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"Ed, you always impressed me as a decent guy and a concerned citizen. But now, your performance is bordering on overwhelming! Kudos."

-Fred Peck, New City, District #5 resident, April 27, 2006
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"Your letter is great, photos are perfect. Thanks. I really appreciate your help."

-Marty Jia, New City, District #5 resident and EMS volunteer, speaking of Ed's preparing a detailed application to the Town for traffic remediation that resulted in additional signage on Phillips Hill Road, May 19, 2006
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"We really appreciate that you took time out of your busy schedule to read to our students; they really enjoyed it"

-Shauna Wold & Debra Orlando, PARP Coordinators, Little Tor Elementary School, speaking of Ed's continuing volunteer work in support of the PARP reading programs for our children, April 2, 2008.

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"He is an individual of true wisdom and talent, of fine education and boundless energy; he is a person of firm commitment and generous self-sacrifice … He was about people. He cared about people. That is why he is such good people."

-Father Richard Gorman, Archdiocese of New York, November 16, 2000
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"I see in the papers and on TV how actively involved you are looking after your constituents. We are so lucky to have you in the County Legislature! Keep up the good
work. We are solidly behind you."

-Diane Hoeneveld, Clarkstown resident, speaking of Ed's advocacy for the community, July 30, 2006
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"As County Executive, I look foward to partnering with County legislators of all parties and political persuasions who are open-minded, fair, and who take the time to learn the issues. I believe that Ed meets that standard. Ed Day will not be a rubber stamp for a political machine because as a parent, taxpayer, community leader, and law enforcement and security professional he knows that affordable government - not politics - is what is really important to his neighbors. Ed Day is straight talking, hardworking, experienced and mature individual who will help achieve good things for the families of District 5 and all of Rockland County."

- C. Scott Vanderhoef, County Executive, County of Rockland, Sept. 7th, 2005
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"In our almost daily contact, I found (Baltimore Police Department) Chief (Ed) Day to be bright, honest, forthright and a pleasure to work with. What impressed me most were the times that we had divergent views and agendas. I attribute the successes we realized … in large part to Chief Day’s ability to handle those matters as a consummate professional."

-Vickie L. Wash, Chief of Circuit Court Operations, Baltimore City State Attorney’s Office, February, 2005
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"Upon taking command of the [Baltimore Police Department] Detective Division you stated it was your plan to assess the division’s productivity and efficiency, then re-organize and re-structure its basic components in order to develop the investigative arm of this department into a more effective crime fighting force. Many of the changes you implemented during your tenure as the Chief of Detectives have remained in place to this day."

-Marcus L. Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Baltimore Police Department, June 30th, 2005
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"I have known Ed for over fifteen years … [He] always demonstrated conscientiousness and genuine commitment not only as the father of his two children, but also to the education of all of Clarkstown’s students. His dedication and participation in school and community activities have been outstanding. In addition, Ed is intelligent, talented, positive, hardworking and an extraordinary leader of the community. He is also a person that I admire and trust and is an excellent role model for both children and adults."

-Annemarie Romagnoli, former Principal, Little Tor Elementary School, January 25, 2005
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"I want to thank you for your personal interest in my housing situation and want you to know how much I appreciate your caring and concern, along with the help you have offered to me."

-Betty Jablonski, a Spring Valley resident with physical disabilities, July 3, 2006
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"Thank you. It is great to have a legislator that isn't just talk but someone who gets things done for the benefit of the community."

-Bruce Weinfeld, New City resident, speaking of Ed's efforts with a local project, July 21, 2006
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"My jaded view of elected representatives has been softened by your diligent efforts on behalf of constituents like me."

-Dan Cherico, New City resident speaking of Ed's efforts to protect the citizens near New Hempstead Road, July 25, 2006.
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"Thank you so much for getting back to me and we do appreciate all you do for the safety of the youth."

-Hayley Kornblith, Rockland resident, August 2, 2006.
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"[Day] and the Little Tor Association have worked assiduously over the last several years to insure that the legislation is passed to toughen penalties against those who drive pass stopped school buses. That work has now been successful with the passage this week of Senator Tom Morahan’s legislation which substantially increases penalties … Congratulations are in order to Day and the Civic Association, and to Senator Morahan for this new and important legislation."

-Rockland County Times (Editorial), June 7, 2002
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"The 47th Precinct Community Council would like to thank you, and your detectives for the wonderful job you are doing in the 47th Precinct. Your dedication to our community and the 47th, is certainly helping to rid out community of the plague that has contaminated our community for too long."

-Elizabeth Gill, President, 47th Precinct Community Council, Bronx, NY, December 12, 1997
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"The Clarkstown Police Department requested assistance from the 47 Precinct Detective Squad on a homicide investigation we were conducting … and were instrumental in the capture of our suspect. I would like to bring to your attention … Lt. Edwin Day … [whose] efforts were invaluable. … Their professionalism and ability speak volumes for the New York City Police Department."

-Detective Lt. Charles Delo, Clarkstown Police Department, January 7, 2000 (referring to the investigation of a murder in Clarkstown and the subsequent apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator)
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"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for reading again to the children of Laurel Plains at this year’s 5th Annual “Parents as Reading Partners Program.” Your long time support of our efforts to bring the joys of reading to the children of our community is appreciated by staff, parents, and most of all, the children whose lives you touch."

-Alayne Pick, Reading Specialist, Laurel Plains Elementary School, March 24, 2005
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"[Ed] has always demonstrated genuine support and commitment to the citizens in the community, particularly to the victims of crime. … Despite now being retired from the New York City Police Department, he continues to attend and support our Victims Rights Week Vigil, which is help with the co-sponsorship of the Parents of Murdered Children. He also was our keynote speaker at the 2002 Victim Rights Vigil, providing much comfort to the families of these deceased children."

-Joanne Cicero, Executive Director, Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx, March 28, 2005
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Ed and his New City Junior League Champions "Orioles" (April 2003)