Mid Hudson Times Jul. 11 2018 | Page 4

4 Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Sakima McClinton seeks Assembly seat Continued from page 1 after school enrichment program. Sakima also supports the Exempt Fireman’s Association of Poughkeepsie that was established in 1886 to give voice to volunteer firemen. Sakima previously came up short in her run for the Assembly in 2014 but she said circumstances are quite different today. She touts her ability to bridge the political divide that now grips the nation. “I think that’s what makes me the better candidate because I have the ability to bring Republicans, the Conservatives, the Democrats and the entire district together because at the end of the day I think they all want the same things, which is a safe place to live and raise their kids and we need to ensure that we are doing whatever we can to help [fight] this opioid epidemic.” McClinton is concerned with providing affordable housing in light of the number of families who are fleeing the state because of ever rising rental and housing costs. “It is important to make sure that everyone can afford to stay here and not have to make decisions between whether they can eat or whether they can get their medication,” she said, adding that these are not partisan issues but are problems that we should strive to solve together. McClinton said the public wants transparency and a way to remove some of the bureaucratic red tape that is strangling Albany. “They want to know that they have a voice and that the issues here in the 104th district are actually being worked on and brought to the table up in Albany. I know I would be willing to do that,” she said. McClinton said her background in the military, her service on the school and PTA boards and being a mother Police arrest teen in fatal hit-and-run City of Newburgh Police arrested a 16-year-old New Windsor resident following in a hit-and-run accident that took place late Friday night at South and Lander streets. City of Newburgh Police responded to a report of the accident around 11:30 p.m. on July 6. When emergency responders arrived to the scene, they found a male motorcyclist lying unresponsive in the street. “Mobile Life responded to the scene and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead,” City of Newburgh Police report. The man’s name is being withheld pending notification of family. City police traced a vehicle believed to have hit the motorcyclist back to 16-year-old New Windsor resident Quamir Johnson, who was charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, being an unlicensed driver and failing to yield the right of way. Johnson was arraigned on July 7. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. has prepared her for serving in the NYS Assembly. “Those skills I think are important and they unite people because I can relate to different groups of people,” she said. McClinton elaborated upon her military career. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1998 she was sent to Ft. Bragg from where she was deployed to Central America. Ft. Lee and Ft. Riley were her next two stops and from there McClinton was sent to Iraq for a year where she was a Captain in the Logistics division, working with several units. McClinton said she would like to implement various programs in the district, such as SNUG (guns spelled backwards) in the City of Newburgh. This program, which exists in Poughkeepsie, seeks to curb gun violence in the 14 to 24 age bracket, “and I think that would aid in making safer communities to raise our children and our families to live in so people can stay instead of move away.” McClinton said people are concerned about rising taxes and how to keep their small businesses alive. P olice B lotter New Windsor Danny Gonzalez, 20, of 73 Fowler Ave., Newburgh was charged with driving with a suspended registration on Route 9W in New Windsor and ordered to appear in town justice court July 26. Maria E. Bianco, 49 of 243 Willow Ave. Cornwall was charged with aggravated unlicensed motor vehicle operator, and having a suspended license and an insurance violation. She was released on her own recognizance for a later court appearance. Angel Caballero, 28 of 323 First Street, Newburgh was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and equipment violations. He was released for a letter court appearance Lopergolo, 61 of 51 Leroy Place, Newburgh was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unsafe lane changing and equipment violations. Emily N. Mullen 22, of 124 Casimer Road, Middletown was charged with seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed driver and improper plate display. She was ordered back to court July 10. Bryan D. Nava, 20 of 77 Lawrence Avenue, New Windsor was charged with disobeying a stop sign and alcohol consumption. He was released for a July 26 court appearance