Zebrowski won't run for state Senate

Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, D-New City, said this afternoon he will not run for the state Senate seat now held by Sen. Thomas Morahan.

"After much thought I will not be running for State Senate in the 38th District," said Zebrowski.  "I would like to thank everyone for their encouragement and support over the past several weeks and their overall faith in me as an elected official.  Although it was enticing to bring my common sense, reform agenda to the Senate, I believe my work in the Assembly is not yet complete."

Zebrowski said he believes he can best serve his constituents by staying in the Assembly and helping the new governor. When asked who he would support as the Democratic candidate for state Senate, Zebrowski said he expects he will be endorsing Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci, a New City Democrat who is seeking the Democratic nod for the job.

"I expect to formally announce my candidacy for re-election to the Assembly and lay out my platform on June 10 at 5:30pm at the steps of the Rockland County Courthouse," Zebrowski said.

Zebrowski, a lawyer, is the son of the late Kenneth Zebrowski, who New City attorney who was chairman of the Rockland County Legilsature. Morahan defeated the elder Zebrowski to take the Senate seat that represents all of Rockland and part of Orange County. However, Morahan is a close friend of the Zebrowski family and supported them during the illness that claimed the life of the elder Zebrowski.

Morahan has decided not to seek re-election. He is fighting leukemia.

County Legislator Ed Day, a New City Republican, is planning on announcing his candidacy for the state Senate next week.