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Long Island Press Power List 2007

The Long Island Press again names PBA President Gary DelaRaba "one of the 50 most influential people" on Long Island. Excerpt from Long Island Press.
Long Island Press Power List 2007

It’s never an easy process. Whenever the staff of the Press gathers to discuss the upcoming Power List, you can bet there will be fireworks.


And why not? This Island of ours is filled with power players. Some wield their swords, gavels or pens right here on LI, while others ply their trades in other regions and lay their heads on their pillows between our shores.


The names that are initially kicked around for consideration range from the obvious to the bizarre. The phones ring with publicists pitching their clients. We tell them that’s not how it’s done. Personal calls are made by people trying to get a hint of who might be named. We tell then that’s not how it’s done. After many long-winded meetings, a flurry of e-mails and one-on-one discussions, a draft is submitted and reviewed. Then the fun really begins.


Index cards with nominees names are placed on a conference table, and the project becomes more like the world’s most difficult jigsaw puzzle than anything else. From that process comes an almost-final ranking, which is again kicked around and debated until, at long last, the list is complete.


One thing is certain: while the 50 on this list no doubt are movers and shakers, it is virtually impossible to name every person that has influence on the Island. In the end, though, the Press strives to have all walks of life represented, from the dedicated teacher to the hedge fund billionaire. They are the ambassadors for their colleagues, and the people that make LI great.


So, without further adieu, we present the 2007 Long Island Press Power List.

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18. Jeff Frayler/Gary DelaRaba

Last year #43


 

Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President/
Nassau County PBA President


Gary DelaRaba and his colleague from the Suffolk PBA, Jeff Frayler, are arguably the most influential people on LI. Between them, they represent almost 4,000 cops and have the ability to instill fear in elected officials and the public alike. For one thing, the PBA endorsement is gold, and some pols have sold their souls for PBA blessing during elections. Of course, citizens want to live in a safe place and the cops are what make it that way. That is where DelaRaba and Frayler wield the most power.

By Long Island Press
Posted Sunday, May 20, 2007

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