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As of May 12, 2025, Deborah Finston did not have a website or any information online.

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Deborah Finston was previously elected alternate delegate in 2017.

Deborah Finston

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Alfred holds a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Florida State University, two master’s degrees from the University of Paris–La Sorbonne, and a law degree from American University. He lives in Manhattan.

Alfred currently works as an attorney at Alfred R. Fuente, PLLC. He previously worked as counsel at Nicholas Goodman & Associates, attorney at his own firm and the New York Legal Assistance Group, and as an associate at Jajan & Associates. Before entering law, he was associate director at Cushman & Wakefield and a field organizer for Obama for America.

Alfred Fuente’s campaign for alternate delegate to the judicial convention is his first run for public office.

Alfred Fuente

Arthur Schwartz earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University and a law degree from Hofstra University. He lives in Manhattan.

Arthur currently works as principal attorney at Advocates for Justice and general counsel to the Pacifica Foundation. He previously served as general counsel to ACORN and continues to represent labor unions including Transport Workers Union Local 100.

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Arthur Schwartz has served as the Democratic district leader for Greenwich Village since 1995. He previously ran for New York City Council District 3 in 2021 but did not win.

Arthur Schwartz

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As of May 13, 2025, Carmin Gonzalez did not have a website or any information online.

Carmin Gonzalez

Carol most recently worked as director of purchasing at Clarins Group USA. She previously held roles at Parfums Givenchy and Sanofi Beaute.

Carol Puttre-Czyz’s campaign for alternate delegate is her first run for public office.

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Carol Puttre-Czyz

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Chris serves as Vice President of the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club. He lives in Manhattan.

As of May 12, 2025, Chris Marchitello did not have a website or any information online.

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Chris Marchitello previously ran for alternate delegate in 2017.

Chris Marchitello

Deley attended New York University. They live in Manhattan.

As of May 12, 2025, Deley Gazinelli did not have a website or any information online.

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Deley Gazinelli's campaign for alternate delegate is their first run for public office.

Deley Gazinelli

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Edward earned a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from Harvard University. He lives in Manhattan.

Edward currently works as a partner at a law firm. He previously clerked for a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

As of May 13, 2025, Edward Keenan did not have a website or any information online.

Edward Keenan

Jeannine has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles and a master's degree in business administration from Columbia Business School. She lives in Manhattan.

Jeannine co-founded and serves as board chair of Literacy Academy Collective. She previously worked as director in the Health Care Group at Citi, where she advised on nonprofit healthcare and higher education finance.

Jeannine Kiely currently serves as a Democratic District Leader for the 66th Assembly District. She was first elected in 2019.

Jeannine Kiely

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in history from New York University and a law degree from Cardozo School of Law. He lives in Manhattan.

Jonathan currently works as a sole practitioner attorney focusing on real estate transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, wills and estates, and small business law.

As of May 13, 2025, Jonathan Geballe did not have a website or any information online.

Jonathan Geballe

Joshua earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations from American University and a master’s degree in urban studies from the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. He lives in Manhattan.

Joshua currently serves as deputy commissioner for public affairs and customer experience at the New York City Department of Sanitation. He previously worked as director of communications at the NYC Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC, vice president at Mercury Public Affairs and SKDKnickerbocker, and chief of staff to New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.

Joshua Goodman’s campaign for alternate delegate to judicial convention is his first run for public office.

Joshua Goodman

As of May 14, 2025, Judith Jacobson did not have a website.

Judith Jacobson

She earned a bachelor’s degree from Alfred University and a law degree from Columbia University. She lives in Manhattan.

Associate Justice Karla Moskowitz

Karla currently serves as a hearing officer with National Arbitration and Mediation. She previously worked as an administrative law judge for the New York State Department of Health, a hearing officer for the NYC Board of Education, and held legal roles with the NYC Human Resources Administration and the State Attorney General’s Office.

Karla Moskowitz previously served as an associate justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. She served from 2008 to 2017 after being elected to the Supreme Court in 1991 and re-elected in 2005. She also served as a judge of the New York City Civil Court from 1982 to 1991 and as an acting justice from 1987 to 1991.

Karla Moskowitz

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Katherine Slawinski served as recording secretary for the Village Independent democrats for 10 years.

As of May 13, 2025, Katherine Slawinski did not have a website.

Katherine Slawinski

As of May 13, 2025, Mark Fraiden did not have a website or any information online.

Mark Fraiden

Maya was born in Santa Barbara, California. She earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in theater and dance from the University of New Mexico. She moved to New York in 1986 and lives in Manhattan.

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Maya currently works as a teaching artist with Flamenco Vivo and the Coalition for Hispanic Family Services. She previously directed her own company, Flamenco Revolucion, and worked as general manager of Menkes Theatrical Shoes’ NYC flagship store. She also taught at Rutgers, Ballet Hispánico, and the Carlota Santana in the Flamenco Vivo studio.

Maya de Silva Chafe’s campaign for alternate delegate to the judicial convention is her first run for public office.

Maya de Silva Chafe

As of May 13, 2025, Megan Pascarella did not have a website or any information online.

Megan Pascarella

Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in politics from New York University and a law degree from the George Washington University Law School. He lives in Manhattan.

Michael P. Lagnado | Counselor at Law

Michael currently operates his own law practice, handling commercial, real estate, insurance, and personal injury litigation. He previously worked at Lustig & Brown, Bivona & Cohen, Weg & Myers, and Cullen and Dykman LLP.

As of May 13, 2025, Michael Lagnado did not have a website or any information online.

Michael Lagnado

Mindy earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and education from Marymount Manhattan College and a master’s degree in early childhood and special education from Fordham University. She lives in Manhattan.

Mindy currently works as a special education teacher at the New York City Department of Education. She previously worked as an early intervention specialist at AHRC New York City and as a special education teacher at the Foundling Hospital.

Mindy Rosier previously ran for alternate delegate in 2017.

Mindy Rosier

Palak holds a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Montclair State University and a master’s degree in public administration from New York University. She lives in Manhattan.

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Palak currently works as associate vice president for corporate and legislation at Kasirer. She previously worked as deputy chief of staff at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and has also held roles at the NYC Department of City Planning, the Mayor’s Office of Operations, and as an AmeriCorps VISTA.

Palak Kaushal’s campaign for alternate delegate to the judicial convention is her first run for public office.

Palak Kaushal

Community Board 2 Contacts

Raymond Cline is the resident chair of the Bleecker Area Merchants and Residents Association for Community Board #2. He lives in Manhattan.

As of May 12, 2025, Raymond Cline did not have a website or any information online.

Raymond Cline

As of May 13, 2025, Shelly Warwick did not have a website or any information online.

Shelly Warwick

Law Offices of Timothy K. Wong

Timothy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baruch College and a law degree from St. John’s University. He lives in Manhattan.

Timothy is an attorney and certified public accountant admitted in New York and New Jersey. He previously served as a judicial intern to a U.S. bankruptcy judge and as a legal intern at the Queens District Attorney’s Office and the National Association of Securities Dealers.

Timothy Wong’s campaign for alternate delegate to the judicial convention is his first run for public office.

Timothy Wong

- Judicial delegate alternative serve as backups to regular delegates and step in if a delegate is unable to attend the State Supreme Court nomination convention.
- Like delegates, they are elected by Assembly District and often run on organized slates but can be voted on individually.

Backup if regular judicial delegates cannot attend.

This ballot may not list all local party officials on your official ballot. These individuals serve only within their political party and do not hold public office.