Power List 2006
What is power, anyway? Well, it can range from getting a piece of legislation passed, or a building permit approved, enriching people's lives, or making a phone call and getting Yankees tickets behind the dugout 10 minutes before game time. It's probably safe to say that most, if not all, of the people on this year's Power List can get at least one of those things done.
Deciding who makes it on the list is not an easy process. There is plenty of debate, foot stomping and hair pulling. But when everyone is separated and discussion resumes, eventually there is a consensus that this list is a solid representation of LI's power players.
The list is not compiled by net worth. The only prerequisite is living right here on LI. We have people from the arts, titans of industry, elected officials and community activists. In many cases, you can assume that one person is representative of others like him or her, with the same goals, energies and focus that comprise the fabric of LI. Some may have moved down on the list, but that is not necessarily because of a decrease in power, but rather to allow for new people to appear. Some, hopefully, have a sense of humor. So, without further ado, we present the 2006 Long Island Press 50 Most Powerful Long Islanders.
43. Jeff Frayler/Gary DelaRaba
Last year #37
The two are the designated thorns in the side of each county executive and are often the conscience of the police. Frayler, president of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association, and DelaRaba, president of the officer's union for Nassau, often battle with Levy and Suozzi, respectively, over contracts, and nag top cops to do right by their members. DelaRaba is currently fighting Suozzi in court over money owed to his union board, but the last time Frayler made big news was when he won his fight to restore staffing levels for the 2nd Precinct overnight shift.
Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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