Environmental Group Endorses Calone

The Long Island Environmental Voters Forum has endorsed David Calone, a businessman and former chairman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission,  who is seeking the Democratic nomination for New York’s First Congressional District. The party’s nominee will oppose Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican incumbent, who will seek a second term. 

The environmental group cited Mr. Calone’s support for renewable energy, including solar and wind power, as well as his encouragement of efforts to reduce nitrogen in groundwater, which the organization called Long Island’s top environmental and economic challenge.

“We’re proud to endorse Dave Calone in recognition of his commitment to environmental protection, which seems under siege in the current Congress,” David Reisfield, the forum’s executive director, said in a statement announcing the group’s endorsement.