“Upset” (Front Page Headline – November 4) and “Avella ousts Padavan in upset” (Bob Doda) concerning Democrat Tony Avella’s win over 38 year incumbent Republican State Senator Frank Padavan represented the closing of one of Albany’s longest running shows.
Just like on Broadway, sooner or later the curtain must come down.
Key labor unions such as the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and others abandoned him. Even with a friendly gerrymandered district for over 30 years, there were not enough voters left to buy his shtick.
Padavan can now retire with a very generous pension courtesy of taxpayers and spend more time with his grandchildren.
Larry Penner
Great Neck
