Greg Ball (politician)

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Greg Ball
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Assemblyman, 99th District
In office
2007–incumbent
Preceded byWillis Stephens, Jr.
Personal details
Born200px
September 16, 1977
New York (state) Pawling, New York
Died200px
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Political partyRepublican
Parent
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Residence(s)Carmel, New York
OccupationBusinessman
Air Force Officer
Legislator
Websitewww.AssemblymanBall.com
Official Biography[1]

Gregory R. Ball (born September 16, 1977) is an American business executive, former active duty Air Force officer and member of the New York State Assembly. Assemblyman Ball serves as the ranking member on the Veteran's Affairs committee, and was the author of the measure enacted in the 2008 New York State budget offering free college tuition to military veterans.[2] He has risen to prominence for his views on immigration, and has been named a Chairman of Lawmakers for Legal Immigration, an immigration reform group.[3] He is a resident of Carmel, New York.

Assemblyman Ball is also a member of the Election Law; Energy; Housing; and Social Services Committees.[4] He represents New York's 99th assembly district which is comprised of the towns Patterson, Mahopac, Carmel, Southeast, Putnam Lake and Brewster, in Putnam County; Yorktown, Mohegan Lake, Somers, and North Salem in Westchester County; and both Pawling and Pawling Village in Duchess County.

Beginning his political career in 2005, he defeated six-term incumbent Willis Stephens in a primary in September of 2006, running of a platform of reforming the legislature in Albany. Since being elected, Ball has been active in issues involving school and property tax reform, second amendment rights, animal protection, the environment, renewable energy and conservation, veteran's affairs, and illegal immigration. He is often mentioned as a possible candidate for higher office, and has referred to himself as "Albany’s loudest advocate for reform."[5]

Early career and background

Air Force Captain Greg Ball graduated from the United States Air Force Academy.[6]

Ball was born in Pawling, New York, and grew up on the Kennedy estate of Stephen and Jean Kennedy-Smith, sister of President John F. Kennedy, where his parents were both caretakers.[7] He attended the prestigious Valley Forge Military Academy before receiving an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy from Congresswoman Sue Kelly.[1] He was the first member of his family to attend college.[8] Ball received a Bachelors of Arts in Government in 2001.[1] He is currently completing a Masters thesis in International Affairs at Georgetown University, and was a fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency from 2002 to 2003.[9] Ball is a board member of the Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, and is a member of several area Chambers of Commerce and business associations.[10][11]

Ball initially interned in the White House Drug Policy Office during the term of President Bill Clinton and was then assigned to the 11th Wing as a protocol officer to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff.[6][12] He was awarded an achievement medal for outstanding service by General John P. Jumper and was honorably discharged from active duty in January of 2005 at the rank of Captain.[1][13] Ball remains in the U.S. Air Force Ready Reserve.[14]

Upon his separation from active duty, Ball returned to New York to work for Exceed International, a commercial development corporation, eventually becoming an Executive Vice President in the Northeast division.[1][15] In 2006, Exceed proposed a $75 million urban renewal project for the village of Brewster which would generate some $2 million a year in tax revenue for the town.[16] Village Mayor John Degnan noted that "All of the infrastructure work recently completed by defining our identity within the watershed has paid off. Brewster finds itself in a situation where people are eagerly interested in working with the village in partnership to see our village revitalized".[16]

Political career

2006 election

See also: New York's 99th assembly district § 2006 election
Greg Ball, a Vice President of Exceed International Corporation, during an economic development tour of India in 2005.[1]

In early 2005, Ball announced his candidacy for State Assembly as a Republican and stated he would attempt to unseat the incumbent Assemblyman Will Stephens in a primary.[17][18] Stephens' family had held the seat nearly continuously for eighty years: his grandfather, D. Mallory Stephens, represented the district from 1926 to 1952; his father, Willis Stephens Sr., held the seat from 1952 to 1982; and Stephens himself served from 1994 to 2006.[19] Ball received over $110,000 in campaign contributions for the race.[20][21] He was placed on the primary ballot by the signature of over 1800 petitioners.[22][23]

At times Ball's campaign was noted for its unorthodoxy, including hiring a man in a chicken suit to follow around the incumbent after Stephens refused to debate him.[24] Ball again garnered attention at an event in August of 2006 where he carried trash bags to a press conference and drew attention to Stephens, who also served as the legal counsel to the town of Southeast, New York, for having accepted $9,355 from Waste Hauling CEO, convicted felon and reputed mob boss James Galante, who was later awarded a $1.5 million no-bid garbage contract by the town board on Stephens' recommendation.[25] He was joined at this event by his eventual opponent in the general election, Democrat Ken Harper.[25] Both Ball and Harper referred to the State Legislature as "dysfunctional" during their campaigns.[26]

On September 12, 2006, in the Republican Primary for New York's 99th District, Ball defeated Stephens in a landslide with 70.4% (5,165 votes) to 29.6% (2,176 votes) for Stephens, the lowest vote total for any incumbent running for reelection to the State Assembly that day.[27][28] Stephens was the victim of a negative campaign, and cited mailings that were distributed calling him a 'country-club liberal' and highlighting his close relationship with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.[29][30] However, Stephens himself drew criticism when he refused to repudiate a letter about challenger Greg Ball which falsely claimed Mr. Ball had received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Air Force.[31][32][33][34] Ball did not dispute that he ran hard for his seat, knocking on 10,000 doors prior to the primary.[35]

Due to New York's electoral fusion system, the Assemblyman had vowed to remain in the race on the Conservative and Independence lines.[36] Ultimately, Stephens decided to withdraw from the race altogether, instead taking a nomination for a Judgeship on the New York State Supreme Court in Queens, in order to allow Ball ballot access on the Independence and Conservative lines.[37] Although Stephens attempted to have his name removed from the ballot, Ken Harper, the Democratic nominee, sued the State Board of Elections claiming that Stephens had filed a certificate declining his nomination eight days too late.[38] The New York Court of Appeals eventually ruled that Stephens name should remain on the ballot.[39]

Despite Stephens name remaining on the ballot, Ball went on to win a plurality of votes in the general election on November 6, 2006.[40][41] He was also buoyed by endorsements from the Poughkeepsie Journal, Fraternal Order of Police, Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith and Duchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson prior to the election.[42][43] His upset victory earned him the title of "Newsmaker of the Year" from one local publication and he also shared a front-page cover The Journal News with fellow upset winer John Hall the day after the election.[44]

First term (2007 – )

Former Active Duty Air Force Captain Gregory R. Ball participates in the 2007 Veterans Day parade of Pawling, NY carrying the flag of the POW-MIA.[1]

Ball has stated that "since my election victory, we have made extraordinary progress by elevating the debate on tough issues like taxes, illegal immigration and dysfunction in Albany."[48][49] He was sworn into office on January 8, 2007.[50][51] The first time Ball rose to speak in the Assembly chamber, he called the legislature "dysfunctional", and withstood boos from his colleagues.[52][53][54] He was unhappy because lawmakers voted to elect a colleague, Thomas DiNapoli as the new State Comptroller, disregarding the recommendations of a bipartisan panel appointed by former Governor Eliot Spitzer consisting of former state Comptrollers who suggested three separate finalists and had not found DiNapoli to be qualified for the job.[55][56] The next day, Governor Spitzer called Ball to express support for his sentiments.[57][58]

Ball stated that "It was not easy getting up as the new guy and standing up to tell a group of people what they don’t want to hear" but his speech became so popular that soon dozens of reporters began calling, he appeared on Fox News, excerpts from the floor speech popped up on numerous political blogs, his campaign web site received so many visits that its server crashed, and, a YouTube video of his remarks was ranked 80th among new videos the day it was uploaded.[35][59] Although the remarks were contentious, they echoed a fifty-six page study from the nonpartisan New York University School of Law's Brennan Center for Justice, which referred to the legislature as "the least deliberative and most dysfunctional in the nation".[60]

State and local tax reform

Ball again joined Spitzer, this time calling for property tax reform, and proposed an inflation-indexed cap on spending and school and property tax increases known as the "New York State Property Taxpayers Protection Act" similar to the measure adopted by Massachusetts and fourteen other states.[61][62][63][64][65] Ball has proposed measures to cap or eliminate the state sales tax on gasoline, and voted for the measure signed by Governor Spitzer to reform the State Budget process with more openness and transparency.[66][67][68] He is also in favor of school tax reform, and has called New York State's School Tax Relief (STAR) Program a "band-aid".[69] Governor David Paterson also hinted that he feels the STAR program has been ineffective in an April 2008 interview with WGDJ Talk 1300[70], and said the program may be cut or changed in the future.[71][72]

He has voted dozens of times against any bill that proposes tax increases[73], including opposition a measure to raise the Putnam County sales tax by half a percent from 3.5% to 4% that was supported by State Senator Vincent Leibell, a fellow local legislator.[74] Ball was also dismayed when asked by Putnam county legislators to carry a bill to Albany during the 2007 county "budget crisis"[75], requesting a sales tax increase to 8.375%, which County Executive Robert Bondi, a fellow Republican, claimed was necessary to ward off a projected 66% property tax increase.[76][77]

Assemblyman Ball participated in Greasestock, an event in Yorktown, NY to encourage the use of renewable energy sources.[66]

Ball felt that the County legislature could have eliminated more "pork" from the county budget.[75][78] Another state legislator, Sandra Galef, eventually introduced the tax increase bill to the Assembly.[79] Ball later joined with a county legislator in calling on Bondi to resign, citing his "incompetence and stubbornness" in proposing a budget with a 40% increase in the property tax levy.[80][81] Hundreds of residents of Putnam County demonstrated outside Bondi's office in opposition to the tax increase, which was defeated.[82][83]

Ball pledged to deliver an Empire Zone to Putnam County during his campaign, and this became a reality in February of 2008.[84][85] Advantages of an Empire Zone include offering up to 100-percent state subsidy of a business' real estate taxes for up to 10 years, state tax credits up to $3,500 for five years for each new employee, a waiver of sales tax on certain business purchases and sales tax credits for contributions to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.[86] Ball has also delivered dozens of grants for organizations throughout the 99th Assembly District, including the American Red Cross.[87][88][89][90]

Reaction to Governor Spitzer's resignation

Main article: Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal

Although both Spitzer and Ball had been elected on platforms of reform,[91] Ball called on the Governor to resign when the The New York Times reported that Spitzer had patronized a prostitution service called Emperors Club VIP[92] and met with a call girl under the alias "George Fox".[93][94]

Over the past year, my initial optimism has been replaced with a realistic view of an unfortunate Governor who has become a kamikaze pilot on cruise control. First gay marriage, then a budget so bloated it made drunken sailors cringe, then driver's licenses for illegal aliens, and now this. Lawmakers in Albany have been prostituting themselves to lobbyists and special interests for decades, but this Governor has evidently taken it to a whole new level. Early in my term as a new Assemblyman, I put my partisanship aside and looked forward to everything changing on 'Day One.' Indeed, maybe naïvely, I was actually optimistic of this Governor's ability to take on the entrenched special interests in a non-partisan fashion and finally bring needed reform. Our hopes for reform have once again been sunk by the politics of personal destruction and incompetence. This madness needs to end, and we have to finally begin focusing on the real issues: tax reform, ethics reform, term limits and a balanced budget.

— Greg Ball[95]

The Governor announced his resignation the day after Ball's comments, and left office on March 17, 2008.[96] He was replaced by his Lieutenant Governor, David Paterson.[97] Ball stated that "My heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Spitzer and the Spitzer family. Yet my heart also goes out to the millions of New Yorkers, of all political persuasions, who voted for this man believing that he, Spitzer, would finally champion the cause of the people and work to clean up Albany... Immediately, as a member of the Legislature, I will now welcome the new Governor. I look forward to a new, fresh start."[98][99]

Free college tuition for veterans

Ball announces his legislation that created a tuition remission program for veterans was passed by the State Legislature as part of the 2008-09 State Budget in April of 2008.[100]

As ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, Ball announced legislation expanding the eligibility for veterans to receive tax exemption benefits, including the exemption of real property owned by certain disabled veterans from property taxation.[88] Ball authored the bill that created the tuition remission program for veterans, offering them free tuition at both SUNY and CUNY undergraduate and graduate institutions.[101][102][103] Although the first bill did not make it out of committee in 2007, after Governor Spitzer called on the Assembly to pass such a measure, Ball reintroduced the legislation and garnered thirty-one cosponsors.[104] State Senator Vinnie Leibell, whose Senate district encompasses the 99th Assembly District, announced the Senate would begin working to pass a similar measure.[105] Previously, the State of New York Higher Education Services Corporation offered tuition awards of $1000 per semester for military service.[106]

Ball's legislation was picked up by the entire Assembly Republican Conference through their 2008 legislative package.[107] Numerous members of the New York Veterans of Foreign Wars, including the State Commander, spoke in favor of the bill before the Assembly in February of 2008.[108] Governor Eliot Spitzer included the measure in his 2008 executive budget proposal, and the measure was kept funded in Governor David Paterson's version.[109]

The landmark legislation created a tuition remission program for veterans, and was passed by both houses of the State Legislature as Part N, Article 7 of the $121.7 billion 2008-09 state budget State Budget.[110][111] The Assemblyman was pleased that the program was fully funded by the budget, but stated "there is much more we can do and I am proud to stand here today to call on my colleagues in both houses, on both sides of the aisle, to honor our veterans and thank them for their service through enactment of legislation that will help improve their quality of life."[112] Ball and the Republican Assembly minority conference eventually voted against the Assembly's version of the budget, citing "funny numbers accounting, out of control spending, and unfunded mandates", and were praised for their fiscal conservatism by Governor Paterson, a Democrat, who did not rule out using his veto pen for member items.[113][114]

Committee work and legislation

Template:Infobox New York Legislation His support for pro-agricultural legislation, including creation of measures to establish a $30 million Dairy Assistance Program, as well as providing financial assistance to counties for farmland protection and for the construction of greenmarkets, among others, earned him an award from the New York Farm Bureau.[115] He was also named as the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association "Assemblyman of the Year" for his dedication toward advocating for outdoor sports and sportsmen’s rights.[88]

The Assemblyman strongly opposes firearm microstamping, and participated in a discussion of the technology along side second amendment activists and representatives of the National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation at a New York State Police shooting range in May of 2008.[116][117] The gun industry representatives were asked to leave by the event's organizers.[118] Ball had been invited by Assembly Democrat Michelle Schimel to the demonstration of microstamping technology.[119] Schimel's bill mandating microstamping was passed through the Assembly, against opposition led by Assemblyman Ball of 47 Assembly members of both parties, although the State Senate took no action on a similar item and it will not become law.[120][121] Gun control advocates want bullets fired from guns purchased in New York to be marked so they can be more easily traced to their origin, and have drawn criticism due to the unreliability of the technology, and production costs placed on the gun industry and passed on to gun owners.[122] The Assemblyman claims that the legislation unfairly impacts law abiding gun owners, as most homicides are committed with illegal firearms or guns purchased in another state that would not utilize microstamping.[123] As of 2008, only California had passed similar legislation.[124]

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and Assemblyman Ball disagreed on a number of issues, but worked together on several reform packages.[125][126]

As a pet owner, Ball has made animal protection a campaign platform, and he secured grants for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and local humane societies, and has co-sponsored legislation to prohibit the slaughter of horses for the purpose of human consumption, as well as a bill to allow guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs to be allowed in public places during their training.[127] Ball worked closely with the Humane Society of the United States to pass legislation to outlaw puppy mills, which are large commercial kennels that are notorious for substandard conditions and an "assembly line" approach to churning out puppies.[128]

The bill, known both as "Charlemagne's Law" and "The Puppy Mill Act", strengthens a previous measure he had created, and is the product of a constituent who lost a beloved pet due to parasites, ear mites, kennel cough and a corneal ulcer all stemming from the poor environment of the puppy mill.[129][130] The legislation prohibits pet stores from selling dogs bred in puppy mills, and was introduced alongside another bill which would impose stiffer penalties for those convicted of dog fighting.[131]

The Assemblyman has carried legislation to Albany for other constituents, including a measure in May of 2008 known as "Hannah's Law" which ensures a Yorktown couple receives insurance coverage for the formula that keeps their three daughter alive, making it mandatory for insurers to cover formulas for patients with rare eosinophilic disorders, and removes the $2,500 annual caps imposed by insurance plans that pay for formula.[132]

He has been involved in the fight to keep Pepsi Bottling Group in his district, after the company, which is Westchester County's second-largest employer announced it was considering relocating out of his district due to the tax burden it faces.[133][134][135] He told reporters that "Westchester County has become a nightmare for not only business owners, but property owners, because of the tax burden", but that he was "cautiously optimistic" they would remain in their Somers, New York headquarters.[135]

Immigration issues

According to The Journal News, one key to Ball's success was that his campaign identified the concern local voters cared most about: illegal immigration.[136] The Assemblyman has stated that America is a great nation because of its immigration population, and he supports legal immigration, and a fairer, and more open immigration policy with secure borders.[3] Analysis based on 2008 estimates of the illegal immigrant population residing in New York indicates that population costs state taxpayers more than $5.1 billion per year for education, medical care and incarceration of these undocumented residents.[137][138] Ball claims that the economy penalizes legal immigrants, unfairly impacts law abiding business owners, and exploits illegal laborers.[3]

Assemblyman Ball delivering a speech from the floor of the Assembly Chamber in October of 2007.[55]

He was joined by former INS agents in a rally protesting a proposed work shelter for illegal immigrations in the village of Brewster.[139] Ball made illegal immigration a focal point of his bid for office.[7] In October of 2007, he strongly criticized Governor Spitzer's plan to give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.[140][141][142][143] He was at the forefront of the opposition to the plan, and his Statewide petition to stop it led to the Assembly Minority Conference's decision to sue the Governor to stop the plan.[69][144] The Assemblyman introduced a bill that authorizes local police to detain and begin the deportation process immediately for illegal immigrants caught committing a crime known as the New York State Criminal Illegal Alien Deportation and Legal Hiring Act, and also cosponsored a series of immigration bills that passed in the State Assembly to crack down on contractors breaking state labor laws such as prevailing wage and IRS tax form 1099 misclassifications.[145][146][147][148]

In February of 2008, Ball hosted a summit on the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 287(g) program for law enforcement and elected officials from New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, co-hosted by Jim Pendergraph, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Executive Director from the United States Department of Homeland Security Office of State and Local Coordination.[149][150] He talked at length about the measure during a Fox News interview with Neil Cavuto.[151] The 287(g) partnership, created in 1996 under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA), includes a five week training program on how to avoid racial profiling, and allows local law enforcement officers to work as ICE agents and file immigration violation charges, so that an illegal immigrant charged with crime in would have deportation papers filed immediately.[152] Ball believes that correctional officers should receive immigration law enforcement training under the 287(g) program, and has promised to work with the ICE branch of the Department of Homeland Security by signing up counties which have their own correctional facility for the training.[149][153] Ball held another regional summit in April of 2008.[154][155] He emphasized that deporting nonviolent offenders before their sentence was up would save the state money.[156]

He has noted that illegal immigrants are not always automatically deported despite facing criminal charges.[152] Ball has opposed similar programs enrolling local law enforcement officials in the training, stating that "most local police agencies don't have the resources or the time to dedicate themselves to immigration law enforcement" and that starting a jail house program where names of suspected illegal aliens would be screened by a federal database would be more effective.[149] Ball said that "the key in this is that you need a jail, because you can wait weeks to determine someone's immigration status and then trigger the deportation procedure."[150] The Assemblyman introduced a bill on behalf of 9/11 Families for a Secure America in April of 2008 that mandates implementation of the 287(g) program statewide.[157]

Ball has worked to promote businesses that hire legal immigrant laborers, and has begun to create a database for usage on his campaign website.[158] His campaign headquarters in Pawling, New York may have been targeted over the contentious issue, and was vandalized with swastikas in October of 2006, although the person or persons responsible misspelled the word "Fascist" twice.[159][160] An oft-quoted line from his campaign literature was that "Illegal Immigration is Illegal".[161][162] He was named "Albany's most ardent supporter of legal immigration" when he was appointed State Chairman of the national immigration reform group State Legislators for Legal Immigration.[163][164][165] Yet Ball declined to speak at an anti illegal-immigration forum in Danbury, Connecticut sponsored by United States Citizens for Immigration Law Enforcement, calling the group's rhetoric "over the top."[166][167][168]

Energy and conservation

While serving as a State Assemblyman, Ball maintains a commission as a Captain in the Air Force Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).[8]

While his campaign has called for the widening of New York State Route 22 and completion of the Bear Mountain State Parkway, Ball has called attention to both the economic and environmental impact of the project, stating that "its a huge concern. It must be expanded. I am willing to work with the environmentalists and regional planners to get this project off the ground once and for all".[169] The Ball campaign has also focused on promoting energy conservation, calling fuel prices "out of control" and vowing to establish tax credits for usage and production of alternative fuels, establish a state energy planning board, and cut fuel costs by eliminating the state sales tax on gasoline and alternative fuels.[170][171]

The fundamental reality is that with gas prices and oil import costs rising every year, we must chart a new course based on renewable, cleaner energies.

— Assemblyman Greg Ball[66]

The Assemblyman supported Greasestock, an yearly event held in Yorktown to showcase clean renewable energy.[172][173][174] The event was founded in 2003 by individuals interested in vegetable powered vehicles.[175] The event now includes a number of alternative fuel exhibits, showcasing new green technologies for vehicles and other applications.[176]

2008 election

See also: New York's 99th assembly district § 2008 election
At his Pawling, New York campaign headquarters, Assemblyman Ball and dozens of campaign volunteers gear up for his reelection bid in May of 2008.[177]

Ball was referred to as "one of the rising stars in the Republican Party"[178] during speculation that he would run against freshman Congressman John Hall in 2008, although he later ruled out a challenge against Hall.[48][179][180] Ball sent out a statement stating that, "I love being the assemblyman. There's a lot I'm accomplishing at the local level and there's still a lot that needs to be done."[181][182]

On March 17, 2008, Ball announced that he would be a candidate for reelection during an event at an Irish restaurant in Yorktown Heights, flanked by new Westchester GOP Chairman Douglas Colety, Putnam GOP Chairman Anthony Scannapieco, Jr., and Westchester County Executive candidate Rob Astorino.[183][184] Ball highlighted the fact that his campaign had received the most money and more contributions from individual donors then any other incumbent minority Assemblyman in the last quarter of 2007.[185] In a speech to supporters, Ball stated that "I'm a maverick Republican. I came into this business from outside the political machine. That makes me a target for Albany insiders."[186]

In early May of 2008, John Degnan, the former Mayor of Brewster, New York, announced he would be mounting a challenge to the freshman Assemblyman.[187] The Republican Assembly Campaign Committee issued a press release on Degnan's candidacy, stating that "There is no question that, unlike his opponent – who just last year ran with the backing of the Democrat Party – Assemblyman Greg Ball is a true Republican who has kept his promises. Greg Ball has been, and continues to be, a recognized leader in the fight to fix Albany by supporting real property tax relief, fiscal responsibility and the types of comprehensive reforms needed to repair a broken state government."[188][189]

Electoral history

New York State Assembly, 99th district, 2006 – General Election[40]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Greg Ball 20,956 50.8% Republican hold
Democratic Ken Harper 17,155 41.4%
Independence, Conservative Willis Stephens, Jr. (I) 3,228 7.8%
New York State Assembly, 99th district, 2006 – Republican Primary[190]
Candidate Votes % ±
✓ Greg Ball 5,165 70.4% Challenger pickup
Willis Stephens, Jr. (I) 2,176 29.6%
Turnout 7,341

Courage Cup

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Assemblyman Ball was joined by hundreds of supporters at his 2008 campaign kickoff in Yorktown, New York.[186][191]

In January of 2007, Ball became involved in a dispute with Andrea Rodgers and Keri Ann Meslar, who ran a charity polo tournament known as the "Courage Cup." Ball had been stationed at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C., where he organized the first Courage Cup in 2004, raising nearly $8,000 for the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based Work to Ride program and other organizations.[192] The event was created to bring together Washington professionals and the polo community together for a good cause, and a good time, and grew to become one of the largest polo events on the east coast.[193] Ball founded the charity in 2004, prior to his run for office.[194] His former friends resisted his attempt to retake a leadership role in 2007, and Ball countered that he was the Courage Cup's rightful owner and that the two women stole his intellectual property.[195]

A Washington Post article from June of 2007 implied that one of the event directors offered tickets at difference price level with proceeds going to a Political Action Committee which would later support Ball, although Ball's campaign stated it had nothing to do with the fund raising and that the destination of profits from the event were clearly stated on the purchase form. Despite this, several Courage Cup supporters were surprised that what they believed were charitable contributions were used for political purposes.[196] Phillip Karber, a member of the board of directors for The Courage Cup who described himself as a neutral party, stated that "Ball has done a phenomenal job of getting this thing organized and getting it started. The new people did a good job of not letting it die."[192]

See also

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Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Official Biography of Assemblyman Greg Ball". New York State Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  2. ^ "Veterans To Receive Free SUNY Tuition". Westchester.com. April 15, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c Ball, Greg. "Standing up against illegal economy based exploitation". New York State Assembly. March 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Committee memberships". New York State Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  5. ^ Benjamin, Elizabeth. "Reform Advocate No. 1?". Albany Times-Union. March 29, 2007.
  6. ^ a b "I was honored to serve as Greg Ball’s mentor while he was in the U.S. Air Force. When Greg was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at the United States Air Force Academy, I was honored to pin on his rank and commission him as a young officer. As Greg excelled through the ranks and was promoted to Captain, I was honored to watch Greg perform as an outstanding young officer. Greg Ball graduated from the Air Force Academy, served in the White House Drug Policy Office, lived on Capitol Hill, and served in the 11th Wing in our Nation’s capital working directly for four star generals in the Pentagon and throughout the National Capitol Region. Few Lieutenants are chosen for such a demanding position."–Col. Joseph P. Green, USAF (Ret.), E-Mail to Bob Fois. June 6, 2006.
  7. ^ a b Klein, Benjamin. "Ball looks to hold people’s feet to the fire". Legislative Gazette. January 16, 2007.
  8. ^ a b "About Greg". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  9. ^ Henderson, Robert E., ed. "A Dialogue on the Presidency with a New Generation of Leaders: Papers of the 2002-2003 Center Fellows". Washington, DC: CSP, 2003.
  10. ^ "Committees of the Board". Air Force Academy Association of Graduates. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.
  11. ^ Greene, Mae. "Chamber of Commerce awardees". Pawling News-Chronicle. September 7, 2007.
  12. ^ "VOTER'S GUIDE: 99th state Assembly District". Poughkeepsie Journal. October 29, 2006.
  13. ^ Benson, John. "Town of Pawling 2005 Year in Review". Pawling News-Chronicle. December 29, 2005.
  14. ^ Benson, John. "Community salutes military families". Pawling News-Chronicle. December 20, 2006.
  15. ^ "The Next Economy". Exceed International. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  16. ^ a b "Plans call for $75 million urban renewal project of village's downtown". Putnam County Courier. March 24, 2006.
  17. ^ Wagenseil, Paul (June 30, 2005). "Politician Tells Voters They're Idiots". Associated Press. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ "Pawling man seeks GOP support for Assembly". Poughkeepsie Journal. May 31, 2005.
  19. ^ "Index to Politicians: Stephens". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  20. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Greg’s been spending". The Journal News. July 13, 2006.
  21. ^ "New Yorkers on the Ball. 2006 July Periodic Report Summary Page". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  22. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Ball’s in or at least his paperwork is". The Journal News. July 11, 2006.
  23. ^ "Pawling man sets his sights on state Assembly seat". Poughkeepsie Journal. April 27, 2005.
  24. ^ Risinit, Mike. "The chicken suit has been mothballed, sort of". The Journal News. May 31, 2006.
  25. ^ a b Barron, Sam (August 23, 2006). "Ball Fires at Will". North County News. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  26. ^ "Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues". League of Women Voters. Retrieved February 28, 2007.
  27. ^ Lopriore, Danny. "Ball Rolls". North County News. September 13, 2006.
  28. ^ "Primary 2006". NY1 News. September 2006. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  29. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Strange bedfellows". The Journal News. August 10, 2006.
  30. ^ Rentz, Neal. "Nasty Race for State Assembly Seat Nears Finish Line". North County News. August 30, 2006.
  31. ^ Fois, Bob. "More On 99th: Cheap Shots On Military". News Copy. May 25, 2006.
  32. ^ "Ball Defeats incumbent Stephens for GOP Line in Assembly Race". The Journal News. September 2006. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  33. ^ "Foe questions ethics of assemblyman's mailing". Poughkeepsie Journal. March 8, 2006.
  34. ^ Fois, Bob. "99th: Ball's military record assailed". News Copy. June 29, 2006.
  35. ^ a b Confessore, Nicholas. "Scolding Peers, Legislator Draws Notice". New York Times. February 10, 2007.
  36. ^ Wilbur, Martin. "Stephens drops out of race against Ball to pursue bench". North County News. December 10, 2006.
  37. ^ "99th Assembly District Race - Now the Fun". News Copy. September 14, 2006. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  38. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Stephens stays off ballot". The Journal News. October 27, 2006.
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  41. ^ Lopriore, Danny. "Republican survives Democrat wave to win". North County News. November 22, 2006.
  42. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Sheriffs got their man". The Journal News. October 30, 2006.
  43. ^ "Ball has earned chance to serve". Poughkeepsie Journal. October 21, 2006.
  44. ^ Stone, Adam. "Greg Ball, John Hall". North County News. December 30, 2006.
  45. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Ball on the air". The Journal News. February 28, 2007.
  46. ^ "Leadership matters". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  47. ^ Rundgren, Todd. "Greg Ball interview". North County News. December 26, 2006.
  48. ^ a b Risinit, Mike. "Carmel assemblyman says he won't run for Congress in '08". The Journal News. December 31, 2007.
  49. ^ "GOP legislators tout 'Road to Reform'". Poughkeepsie Journal. April 21, 2007.
  50. ^ Kramer, Catherine. "Democrats don’t have monopoly on reform". Legislative Gazette. January 8, 2007.
  51. ^ "Valley Republicans take Assembly oath". Poughkeepsie Journal. January 3, 2007.
  52. ^ Hammond, Bill. "My voice will be heard". Daily News. February 8, 2007.
  53. ^ "Joint Legislative Session". New York State Assembly. 2007-02-07. SenNet TV. {{cite episode}}: External link in |network= (help)
  54. ^ Gallagher, Jay. "Different tune from freshman Putnam lawmaker". The Journal News. March 6, 2007.
  55. ^ a b "The true reformers: The 56 state legislators who refused to support Thomas DiNapoli for comptroller constitute an honor roll". Albany Times-Union. February 9, 2007.
  56. ^ Cooper, Michael. "" Legislators Pick a Comptroller, Defying Spitzer". New York Times. February 8, 2007.
  57. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Eliot's on the phone". The Journal News. February 9, 2007.
  58. ^ "Newcomer Ball slowly learns ropes". Poughkeepsie Journal. January 17, 2007.
  59. ^ "Colleagues boo freshman during scolding of Assembly". Poughkeepsie Journal. February 8, 2007.
  60. ^ Creelan, Jeremy and Moulton, Laura. "The New York State Legislative Process: An evaluation and blueprint for reform". New York University School of Law Brennan Center for Justice. Retrieved on February 28, 2008.
  61. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Ball on the Governors Address". The Journal News. January 10, 2008.
  62. ^ "Governor missed golden opportunity to curb spending". Poughkeepsie Journal. April 6, 2007.
  63. ^ Lucas, Ashley. "Assembly GOP hears residents on taxing issues". Legislative Gazette. June 18, 2007.
  64. ^ Barron, Sam. "School tax reform gains steam". North County News. May 30, 2007.
  65. ^ Haavie, Erikah. "Board encourages Assembly to focus on school tax relief". The Register-Herald. April 24, 2008.
  66. ^ a b c "Fuel Prices Are Out of Control". New York State Assembly. February 12, 2008. Retrieved on February 25, 2008.
  67. ^ "Ball Keeps His Promise – Eliminates Pork Barrel and Reforms Budget Process". New York State Assembly. January 25, 2007.
  68. ^ "Bill Summary - A02755". New York State Assembly. Retrieved on March 23, 2008.
  69. ^ a b Macura, Susan. "Ball hosts Pawling Town Hall meeting". Pawling News Chronicle. April 10, 2008.
  70. ^ Spector, Joseph. "Paterson: Maybe STAR should be cut". Journal News. April 21, 2008.
  71. ^ "David Paterson, Neocon?". New York Sun. April 9, 2008.
  72. ^ Spector, Joseph. "Paterson may take aim at STAR rebates". Press & Sun-Bulletin. April 22, 2008.
  73. ^ Wieland, James. "News from Assemblyman Ball". Yonkers Insider. June 27, 2007.
  74. ^ Matthews, Cara. "Raging against the machine". The Journal News. June 21, 2007.
  75. ^ a b Elan, Susan. "Ball calls Putnam budget crisis forum". The Journal News. April 24, 2007.
  76. ^ Sternberg, Margaret. "Legislature Considers Alternatives Should Sales Tax Renewal and Increase Fall Through". Putnam County News and Recorder. May 2, 2007.
  77. ^ Sternberg, Margaret. "County Legislator O'Dell's Commission for Fiscal Vision and Accountability Tabled While Tamagna's and Ball's Budget Forum Looms". Putnam County News and Recorder. May 9, 2007.
  78. ^ Sternberg, Margaret. "County Sales Tax Renewal and .5 Percent Increase Approved in Committee". Putnam County News and Recorder. April 4, 2007.
  79. ^ Leiter, Maria. "County Legislature Approves Saltes Tax Increase". Putnam County News and Recorder. July 25, 2007.
  80. ^ Boisi, Patrick. "Bondi defends 40 percent tax increase, Ball calls for his resignation". North County News. September 12, 2007.
  81. ^ Anderson, Liz. "Ball to Bondi: Resign now". The Journal News. September 7, 2007.
  82. ^ Brenner, Elsa. "Taxes climb and tempers flare". New York Times. October 7, 2007.
  83. ^ "Budget 2008". Putnam County Finance Department. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
  84. ^ "Empire Zone comes to Putnam County". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  85. ^ "State approves Putnam County Empire Zone". Mid-Hudson News. February 8, 2008.
  86. ^ Gross, Eric. "Empire Zone becomes reality in Putnam County". Putnam County Courier. February 14, 2008.
  87. ^ "Ball provides $10,000 to American Red Cross emergency preparedness program". North County News. February 13, 2008.
  88. ^ a b c "A Community News Letter: Pawling", vol 1., Issue 3. New York State Assembly. October 2007.
  89. ^ Foley, Kevin. "ARC in Greater NY Receives Grant for Computers at New Putnam Office". Putnam County News and Recorder. February 6, 2008.
  90. ^ "Ball Announces Grants for Town Of Somers". Westchester Times Tribune. July 7, 2007.
  91. ^ "Ball and Spitzer Standing Up for Reform". Westchester Times Tribune. February 15, 2007.
  92. ^ Feuer, Alan (2008-03-07). "Four Charged With Running Online Prostitution Ring". The New York Times.
  93. ^ CNN (2008-03-10). "Sources: Spitzer under prostitution investigation". Retrieved 2008-03-10. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  94. ^ Hakim, Danny (March 10, 2008). "Spitzer Is Linked to Prostitution Ring". N.Y. / Region. The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  95. ^ "Governor Spitzer caught in prostitution ring". Ball for Assembly. March 11, 2008.
  96. ^ Eliot Spitzer (March 12, 2008). "Full Text of Spitzer Resignation". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
  97. ^ Confessore, Nicholas (March 13, 2008). "Hope for Harmony in a Shaken Albany". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-17. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  98. ^ Mansfield, Melissa (2008-03-12). "Paterson expected to stick to Spitzer's agenda". Newsday. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
  99. ^ "Governor Spitzer resigns". Ball for Assembly. March 18, 2008.
  100. ^ "Your legislators". Poughkeepsie Journal. April 13, 2008.
  101. ^ "Bill Summary - A08532". New York State Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  102. ^ Scott, Larry. "COMBAT VETS, GOING BACK TO VIETNAM, TO GET FREE TUITION AT N.Y. STATE UNIVERSITIES". VA Watchdog. April 16, 2008.
  103. ^ "Veterans To Receive Free Suny Tuition". Westchester-1. April 15, 2008.
  104. ^ "Bill Summary - A09701". New York State Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  105. ^ "Making college education more affordable". New York State Senate. March 1, 2007. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  106. ^ "Veterans Tuition Awards". New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Retrieved on February 25, 2008.
  107. ^ "Ball delivers for veterans". Ball for Assembly. April 8, 2008.
  108. ^ "The Whoville Legislative Register". New York Veterans of Foreign Wars. Vol. 5, No. 6. February 5, 2008.
  109. ^ "Part N – Amend the Education Law in relation to tuition assistance for veterans, Memorandum in Support Article VII Legislation, Education, Labor, and Family Assistance, Enacted Budget, 2008-09 New York State Executive Budget." New York State Division of the Budget. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  110. ^ "The veteran community would like to thank the governor, Senate, Assembly, and Assemblyman Greg Ball, R-Carmel, ranking minority member of the Assembly Veteran Affairs Committee, for proposing and passing into law the New York State G.I. Bill. After Assemblyman Ball introduced the legislation ... this landmark program was included in the executive budget proposal, as well as in the budget plans submitted by both houses of the legislature. Assemblyman Ball first introduced this proposal in May of 2007 and we thank the Legislature for its quick action on this important bill. This legislation will afford a combat vet up to four years of free tuition at a SUNY or CUNY campus. This opportunity offers a good start to remove the many obstacles our service men and women face when they come home and assimilate back into the community. Assemblyman Ball and his colleagues are to be applauded for making this bill a top legislative priority. That landmark has been included in the 2008-09 state budget at a $2 million level of funding. This was a great victory for the thousands of veterans it will help. Indeed, it is incumbent upon all of us to get the word out to all of New York's combat veterans to take advantage of this historic program."–Joseph Franklin, Chairman of the National Disabled Veterans Business Council. Letter to the Editor, May 1, 2008.
  111. ^ "Ball to announce enactment of landmark program to provide Veterans with free college tuition". Ball for Assembly. April 10, 2008.
  112. ^ Neroulias, Nicole. "New York's new budget funds veterans tuition assistance". Journal News. April 10, 2008.
  113. ^ Benjamin, Elizabeth. "Paterson Praises Assembly GOP, Gets Standing Os". Daily News. April 14, 2008.
  114. ^ "Ball Alarmed By "Funny Numbers" Budget". New York State Assembly. April 1, 2008.
  115. ^ "New York Farm Bureau names 'Circle of Friends' in the State Legislature". New York Farm Bureau. September 11, 2007. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  116. ^ Risinit, Michael. "Ball at firearms demonstration". The Journal News. May 19, 2008.
  117. ^ "Microstamping Gun Cartridges". WTEN. May 19, 2008.
  118. ^ Merrill, Paul. "Gun bill jammed". FOX 23 News. May 19, 2008.
  119. ^ Senison, Heather. "Microstamping demonstration turns into heated debated". Legislative Gazette. May 19, 2008.
  120. ^ Karlin, Rick. "Bullet microstamping efforts appear stalled". Albany Times-Union. May 20, 2008.
  121. ^ "Microstamping demonstration held in Albany". Capital News 9. May 19, 2008.
  122. ^ Spector, Joseph. "Ball Video on Gun Legislation". The Journal News. May 19, 2008.
  123. ^ Waldron, Will. "Bullet debate". Albany Times-Union. May 19, 2008.
  124. ^ Bernstein, Jenn. "Microstamping demonstration held in Albany". News 10 Now. May 20, 2008.
  125. ^ Stone, Adam. "Ball pledges Albany reform". North County News. December 27, 2006.
  126. ^ "1 in GOP welcomes Spitzer reforms". Poughkeepsie Journal. March 14, 2007.
  127. ^ "Ball Supports Animal Rights". New York State Assembly. August 3, 2008.
  128. ^ Summers, Kathleen. "Advocates Take a Bite Out of Puppy Mills". Humane Society of the United States. November 27, 2007.
  129. ^ Flaim, Denise. "Puppy mills need to be stopped at the demand end". Newsday. December 13, 2007.
  130. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Meows and woofs instead of yays and nays". The Journal News. December 19, 2007.
  131. ^ "Animal Protection". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved March 10, 2008.
  132. ^ Elan, Susan. "'Hannah's Law' would help allergic child". The Journal News. May 19, 2008.
  133. ^ According to "Facts & Figures" from the New York State Taxpayers Union, New York's corporate tax structure is composed of a flat rate of 7.5% on all corporate income. Among states levying corporate income taxes, New York's rate ranks 21st highest. In 2004, New York's corporate tax collections were $106 per capita and ranked 14th highest nationally. New York also ranks 50th (worst) in the non-profit Tax Foundation's State Business Tax Climate Index. The Index compares the states in five areas of taxation that impact business: corporate taxes; individual income taxes; sales and gross receipts taxes; unemployment insurance taxes; and taxes on wealth, including residential and commercial property.
  134. ^ Dumas, Bob. "Officials scramble to keep Pepsi in Somers". North County News. January 23, 2008.
  135. ^ a b Driscoll, Eugene. "Danbury trying to woo Pepsi". Danbury News-Times. February 13, 2008.
  136. ^ West, Debra. "The Greg Ball effect: An anti-illegal alien strategy takes root and thrives". The Journal News. August 12, 2007.
  137. ^ "Cost of Illegal Immigration to New Yorkers". FAIR. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
  138. ^ According to FAIR, a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization in the United States, the breakdown of the $5.1 billion in costs includes $4.3 billion annually one education for the children of illegal immigrants, $690 million in taxpayer funded, unreimbursed medical outlays for health care, and $165 million in incarcerating deportable illegal aliens in state and local prisons. The annual tax burden is approximately $874 per New York household. If revenues were raised by collecting sales, property and income taxes from illegal immigrants (an estimated $730 million), FAIR estimates that the net cost would still amount to more than $4.5 billion per year.
  139. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Just say no". The Journal News. June 26, 2007.
  140. ^ Chase, Kelly A. "DMV debate is focus of special session Cuomo set to defend state against legal challenges to new policy". Legislative Gazette. October 29, 2007.
  141. ^ Blain, Glenn. "Assembly GOP takes aim at Spitzer license plan". The Journal News. October 1, 2007.
  142. ^ Barron, Sam. "Ball strikes back, threatens to sue Governor Spitzer over drivers license policy". North County News. October 3, 2007.
  143. ^ "GOP group critical of Spitzer plan". Poughkeepsie Journal. March 2, 2007.
  144. ^ "Assembly GOP to Sue Governor and Dept. of Motor Vehicles". Westchester Times Tribune. October 4, 2007.
  145. ^ Rojas, Marcela. "Proposed law bars Southeast contractors from hiring illegals". Journal News. April 11, 2008.
  146. ^ Anderson, Stacy A. "New bill regarding criminal illegal immigrants receives mixed response". Journal News. April 20, 2008.
  147. ^ Gross, Eric. "Ball's bill on illegal immigration divides public". Putnam County Courier. April 24, 2008.
  148. ^ Rae, Lea. "Greg Ball to announce enforcement bill". Journal News. April 16, 2008.
  149. ^ a b c Gross, Eric. "Ball criticizes immigration law enforcement training for local police forces". Putnam County Courier. February 21, 2008.
  150. ^ a b Driscoll, Eugene. "N.Y. lawmaker wants ICE in jails". Danbury News-Times. February 13, 2008.
  151. ^ "Assemblyman Ball on Neil Cavuto". Your World with Neil Cavuto. 2008-01-01. Fox News.
  152. ^ a b Hughes, Jennifer. "Police Seek Help in Criminal Deportation". New York Times. February 24, 2008.
  153. ^ "Pawling forum offers info on rape cases probe". Poughkeepsie Journal. December 16, 2007.
  154. ^ Rae, Leah. "Brewster, Suffern pursue immigration enforcement role". The Journal News. February 10, 2008.
  155. ^ Rae, Leah. "Ball immigration bill opposed by state correction officials". Journal News. April 19, 2008.
  156. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Ball seeks to deport illegal immigrants convicted of crimes". Journal News. April 18, 2008.
  157. ^ Gadiel, Peter. "NY State Introduces Bill To Ban Sanctuary Cities & Require Enforcement Of Immigration". Family Security Matters. April 24, 2008.
  158. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Move over, Yellow Pages". The Journal News. April 25, 2007.
  159. ^ "GOP candidate is target of vandals". Poughkeepsie Journal. November 2, 2006.
  160. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Definitely a trick". The Journal News. November 1, 2006.
  161. ^ Applebome, Peter. "When an Election Becomes a Forum on Immigration". New York Times. November 11, 2007.
  162. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Assemblyman Ball discusses illegal immigration and public safety". The Journal News. December 13, 2007.
  163. ^ "Lawmakers for Legal Immigration". Retrieved March 23, 2008.
  164. ^ "Ball Named States Chairman of National Legal Immigration Group". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved on February 24, 2008.
  165. ^ Rae, Leah. "Greg Ball joins national lawmakers against alien ‘invasion’". The Journal News. February 14, 2008.
  166. ^ Homayonpour, Marietta. "Should Danbury partner with ICE?". Danbury News-Times. December 31, 2007.
  167. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Not visiting Connecticut". The Journal News. April 30, 2007.
  168. ^ "United States Citizens for Immigration Law Enforcement". Retrieved March 23, 2008.
  169. ^ Gross, Eric. "Supervisor Rights criticizes DOT for detouring Route 22 expansion". Putnam County Courier. March 6, 2008.
  170. ^ Berg, Weston. "Village Hall rally asks Congress to Step it Up". Pawling News-Chronicle. April 20, 2007.
  171. ^ "Report: Green bills do well in Legislature". Poughkeepsie Journal. October 19, 2007.
  172. ^ "Greasestock 2008". Greasestock. Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  173. ^ Max, Josh. "Gas-guzzlers become veggie delights at Greasestock in Yorktown Heights". Daily News. May 13, 2008.
  174. ^ "Greasestock 2008: Alternative Fuel, Fun and French Fries". Natural Awakenings. May 2008.
  175. ^ Norman, Jim. "Where There’s Never an Oil Shortage". New York Times. May 13, 2007.
  176. ^ Tillman, Adriane. "Greasestock Festival returns, bigger and better". May 14, 2008.
  177. ^ "The Ball Express: Volunteer Night at Campaign Office". Ball for Assembly. May 12, 2008.
  178. ^ Blain, Glenn. "Could it be Ball vs. Hall in 2008?". The Journal News. December 4, 2007.
  179. ^ Risinit, Mike. "Ball may run for House seat". The Journal News. December 17, 2007.
  180. ^ Blain, Glenn. "Ball not running for Congress". The Journal News. December 31, 2007.
  181. ^ "Ball wants to stay in Assembly, forgoing challenge for Congress". Poughkeepsie Journal. January 1, 2008.
  182. ^ "Hall admits '07 had its pitfalls". Poughkeepsie Journal. December 27, 2007.
  183. ^ "St. Patrick's Day Brunch". Ball for Assembly. Retrieved on March 16, 2008.
  184. ^ Tara Rosenblum, Anchor (2008-03-16). "Ball launches re-election". Evening edition. News 12 Networks Westchester. N12WC.
  185. ^ "A1887. New Yorkers on the Ball". New York Board of Elections. January 2008.
  186. ^ a b "Top stories: Westchester assemblyman kicks off election campaign". News 12 Networks. March 16, 2008.
  187. ^ Risinit, Michael. "Ex-mayor challenges 99th's Ball". Poughkeepsie Journal. May 12, 2008.
  188. ^ "RACC’S GOT GREG BALL’S BACK". New York State Republican Assembly Campaign Committee. May 19, 2008.
  189. ^ Risinit, Michael. "Ball has a friend in RACC". The Journal News. May 19, 2008.
  190. ^ "September 12, 2006 Primary Vote Assembly Districts". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved on February 22, 2008.
  191. ^ "Ball seeks another Assembly term". Mid-Hudson News. March 17, 2008.
  192. ^ a b "Assemblyman Ball trading shots in D.C. charity polo event debate". The Journal News. February 2, 2007
  193. ^ "About the event". Courage Cup. Retrieved March 6, 2008.
  194. ^ "Assemblyman defends aid from fundraiser". Poughkeepsie Journal. June 13, 2007.
  195. ^ Argentsinger, Amy and Roberts, Roxanne. "Courage Cup Organizers Cross Polo Mallets". Washington Post, C03. February 6, 2007.
  196. ^ Argentsinger, Amy and Roberts, Roxanne. "Courage Cup: Ponying Up For Whose Charity?". Washington Post, C01. June 12, 2007.

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