Michael R. Long

Michael R. Long
Long with Fred Thompson in 2007
4th Chairman of the Conservative
Party of New York State
Assumed office
1988
Preceded by Serphin Maltese
At-large Member of the
New York City Council
from Brooklyn
In office
1981–1983
Preceded by Vincent A. Riccio
Succeeded by District eliminated
Personal details
Born (1940-02-01) February 1, 1940
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Eileen Dougherty Long
Residence New York City

Michael R. Long (born 1 February 1940) is the Chairman of the Conservative Party of New York State, and has served in that capacity since December 1988. Previously, Long represented the Borough of Brooklyn at-large on the New York City Council from 1981 to 1983.

Early life

The son of Myra and Michael Long, Long was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York[1] and raised in southern Queens. He attended Richmond Hill High School. He dropped out of the 12th grade in 1959 in order to join the United States Marine Corps, where he served until being honorably discharged in 1961.[1][2]

Career in politics

Long represented the Borough of Brooklyn at-large on the New York City Council from 1981 to 1983.[3] Long unsuccessfully[4] challenged sitting New York City Councilman Sal Albanese in 1985 in the 31st District (Bay Ridge); the seat was previously held by Republican Angelo J. Arculeo.[5][6]

Long became Chairman of the Conservative Party of New York State in 1988.[7][8] He has served as the Party’s chairman and primary spokesman since then, advocating for smaller government, lower taxes, and the defense of socially conservative values.

A vocal and active opponent of same-sex marriage in New York State, Long declared in May 2011 that no candidate who supported gay marriage would be allowed to run on the Conservative Party's line during elections.[9] In 1999, Long stated that if he compromised on the issue of late-term abortion (which the Party wishes to ban), he would not be able "'to go to sleep at night or look in the mirror.'"[10]

Long was mentioned in the book Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning, which documents the 1977 New York City mayoral election; the first edition of the book accused then-mayoral candidate (and future Governor of New York) Mario Cuomo of "cold-cocking" Long; Long stated that the incident was embellished, and later editions of the book corrected the record.[11]

Personal life

In 1963, Long married the former Eileen Dougherty. Together they have nine children (Michael, Matthew, James, Robert, Christopher, Francis, Edward, Eileen and Maureen) and 10 grandchildren.[1] Long is a Roman Catholic.[12]

Long is the former owner of Long's Wines and Liquors in Brooklyn.[13]

Long's house in Breezy Point, Queens, burned down during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.[14]

Long's brother, Thomas Long, has served as chairman of the Queens County chapter of the Conservative Party.[15]

Sources

  1. 1 2 3 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2012-01-02. Michael R. Long
  2. ↑ Perez-Pena, Richard (1999-12-13). "Despite Size, Conservative Party Is a Force to Reckon With". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  3. ↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=45199 Long, Michael R.
  4. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1985/11/07/nyregion/85-elections-election-results-voting-tuesday-city-long-island-vote-totals-for.html
  5. ↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=115341 New York City Council - Brooklyn At-Large Appointment
  6. ↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=86054 New York City Council 31
  7. ↑ Perez-Pena, Richard (1999-12-13). "Despite Size, Conservative Party Is a Force to Reckon With". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  8. ↑ http://www.wnyc.org/story/97884-age-tea-party-who-are-new-york-conservatives/
  9. ↑ Confessore, Nicholas (May 19, 2011). "Conservative Party is Obstacle to Gay Marriage". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  10. ↑ Perez-Pena, Richard (1999-12-13). "Despite Size, Conservative Party Is a Force to Reckon With". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  11. ↑ Pillfant, Reid. Mike Long makes nice with Andrew Cuomo. New York Observer. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  12. ↑ http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2016/9/27/long-wins-new-term-conservative-party-chairman
  13. ↑ http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2016/9/27/long-wins-new-term-conservative-party-chairman
  14. ↑ Barron, James (October 31, 2012). "In Storm's Wake, Rescues, Looting, and a Rising Death Toll". The New York Times.
  15. ↑ Freedlander, David (July 6, 2011). "Conservative Party gives Bob Turner nod for Weiner's old seat". New York Observer. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
Vincent A. Riccio		 New York City Council, Brooklyn At-Large District
1981–1983		 Succeeded by
District Eliminated
Party political offices
Preceded by
Serphin Maltese		 Chairman of the Conservative Party of New York
1988–Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Angelo J. Arculeo		 Republican nominee for New York City Council, 31st District
1985		 Succeeded by
Stephen Maresca
Preceded by
Paul J. Gallagher		 Conservative Party of New York nominee for New York State Senate, 15th District
1970		 Succeeded by
Martin J. Knorr
Preceded by
No Candidates Fielded Prior to 1966		 Conservative Party of New York nominee for New York State Senate, 15th District
1966		 Succeeded by
Paul J. Gallagher
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