Name: Gary B. Port
Hometown: West Hempstead
Party: Democrat
Bio: Gary B. Port was commissioned in the United
States Army in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps on Dec. 23, 1986. He
served three years on Active Duty at Fort Bliss, TX before returning
to New York in 1990 and became an assistant District Attorney in
Brooklyn. After having prosecuted a number of major crimes, he left the
D.A.’s office for private practice in 1993.
Port is a lieutenant colonel
in the United States Army Reserve, currently assigned to the 78th
Training Division. He is the legal adviser and Ethics Officer to the
Commanding General of the 78th Training Division.
His practice consists of general ligation, approximately 40 percent
of which is family law. He also engages in commercial litigation,
performs business incorporations and represents clients in personal
injury matter.
He defends service members at Courts-martials, assists them in
correcting military records, as well as prosecutes medical malpractice
claims against the Veterans Administration Hospitals.
He is an attorney and partner in a law firm he founded in 2002: Port
and Sava, Scoutmaster. Port is also a founding member of the West
Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, and a family man with four children.
In 2011, Port unsuccessfully ran against Kate Murray for Hempstead Town Supervisor.
Education: Port graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1986.
Opponent: Assemblyman Edward P. Ra – Republican, Conservative, Independence, Tax Revolt Party
District: The new 19th Assembly District covers the vast majority of
the old 17th Assembly District under Assemblyman Tom McKevitt. The new
district includes Albertson, Franklin Square, Garden City, Garden City
Park, Glen Head, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Old Brookville, Old
Westbury, Westbury and Williston Park.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9
p.m. Visit http://www.vote411.org/pollfinder.php to find your local polling location.
Story by Geoffrey Walter
Candidate Profile: Gary B. Port
A look at the candidate running for the newly redrawn 19th Assembly District.
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pat conway June 12, 2013 at 02:10 pm
just reading Jane Goodall with my son for school and came across this quote of an amazing woman…Read More "every individual matters, every individual has a role to play, every individual makes a difference." that is what makes our nation, our village so great everyone has an opinion whether we agree with it or not. It just saddens me to think some may not voice their opinion in the future because of the rather harsh comments which I'm sure were just meant to get a point across rather than be hurtful. Garden City residents are not afraid to get involved, to stand up for what they believe in and I am proud to live here.
GcSupporter#2 June 12, 2013 at 04:15 pm
"If there is no discipline, there is anarchy. Good citizenship demands attention to…Read More responsibilities as well as rights."
- Principal Joe Clark
pat conway June 12, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Thank you GcSupporter#2 I love quotes! tells so much about the person and their beliefs and life...I…Read More had to look up Principal Joe Clark after that....definitely a man I'd like to learn more about. I always try to use quotes with my children and their school work - I think the spoken and written word of others is so important!
Carisa Giardino (Editor) June 6, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Thanks Julie for letting everyone know about this important event right here in Garden City!