Mike Arcuri
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| Mike Arcuri | |
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| Assumed office January 4, 2007– |
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| Preceded by | Sherwood Boehlert |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | June 11, 1959 (age 47) Utica, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Divorced, not remarried |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Michael Angelo "Mike" Arcuri (born June 11, 1959) is an American District Attorney and politician. Currently he is congressman for New York's 24th congressional district.
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[edit] Background
Michael Arcuri graduated from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Grammar School and T. R. Proctor Public High School, both in Utica, New York. While at Proctor High School, he lettered in football, basketball, and track, served as Senior Class Treasurer and on the yearbook staff, and was involved in numerous service clubs and organizations.
In 1981, Mike graduated from the State University of New York at Albany where he majored in history and minored in economics. During his years at Albany, Mike worked for New York Public Interest Research Group, and played rugby and varsity football. During his four years of football, he helped the Great Danes establish themselves as a nationally respected Division III football power, reaching the semi-final game for the National Championship in 1977 for which he earned All East and All-American honors at the position of center.
In 1984, Mike graduated from New York Law School in New York City and was admitted to practice law in New York state in 1985, and returned to Utica to open a law office in 1986. In addition to private practice he served as attorney for the New Hartford Central School District’s Board of Education.
[edit] Career as a District Attorney
In 1993, Arcuri was elected District Attorney of Oneida County, only the third Democrat ever elected to that position and the first in over 40 years.
As District Attorney, Arcuri helped to implement Oneida County's Drug Court and Drug Treatment Alternative To Prison (D-TAP) programs and has prosecuted numerous violent criminals.
In 1997, he received the Mohawk Valley Person of the Year Award from the YWCA for his work in the area of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
In 2003 he was elected President of the New York State District Attorneys Association.
[edit] Congressional candidacy
In November 2006, Arcuri defeated State Senator Ray Meier for the NY-24 congressional seat left open by the retiring Sherwood Boehlert.
[edit] Issues and Positions
Arcuri is likely to be a conservative Democrat as he immediately joined the Blue Dog Coalition after his election. However, as a newcomer his ideological position cannot be certain.
[edit] Family and personal life
Arcuri has two children, Carmen Joseph and Dominique. His father, the late Carmen Arcuri, was a World War II veteran, graduate of Cornell University, and member of the New York State Transit Hall of Fame who retired as General Manager of the Utica Transit Authority. His mother, Elizabeth Timpano Arcuri, retired as a stenographer with the State of New York.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Michael Arcuri official House site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission - Michael Angelo Arcuri campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues - Michael Arcuri issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org - Michael Arcuri campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Michael A. Arcuri (NY) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia - Michael Arcuri profile
- Washington Post - Congress Votes Database: Mike Arcuri voting record
- Elect Michael A. Arcuri official campaign site
- DCCC - Hon. Mike Arcuri profile
- "Campaign Ad Linking Democrat to 'Sex' Call May Backfire on GOP", Editor & Publisher, October 21, 2006
| Preceded by Sherwood Boehlert |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th congressional district 2007–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
