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Anthony M. Figliola Joins Island Strategies Team

Uniondale, Long Island, New York, October 29, 2008

Island Strategies announced today that Anthony M. Figliola, a government relations professional with extensive experience in both lobbying and politics, has joined the Island Strategies team as the firm's Vice President. In this new role, Figliola will leverage his extensive professional relationships, taking a proactive approach to solving clients' complex issues.

Figliola brings almost a decade of private and public sector government experience to his new position. Most recently, he held the title of Deputy Chief of Staff for the Town of Brookhaven, where he managed the town's economic and energy initiatives. Prior to this, he held the position of Deputy Director of the Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency. In both roles he was responsible for the overall management of the town's Empire Zone program as well as the management of the town's marketing, site selection and economic policy programs, including the town's groundbreaking Workforce Development Program.

Figliola's efforts to promote economic development in Brookhaven led to the retention and creation of more than 1,500 jobs and over $800 million in capital investment. The town garnered numerous awards under Figliola's leadership, including the 2007 Suffolk County IDA of the Year from Long Island Business News and the 2006/ 2007 Small Business Development Awards from the L. I. Development Corporation.

"We are extremely pleased to have Anthony join our team," said Island Strategies founder and former state assemblyman Arthur "Jerry" Kremer. "His know-how and extensive contacts both on Long Island and in Albany will deliver considerable clout on behalf of our clients."

Figliola previously worked as the Executive Director for the Suffolk County and Town of Brookhaven Democratic Committees, where he was the financial architect for the successful campaigns of Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, Congressman Tim Bishop and Brookhaven Supervisor Brian X. Foley raising over $4 million. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Public Policy from Stony Brook University.



Founded in 2001, Island Strategies, Inc., combines lobbying and grassroots operations providing top-down political, governmental and legislative consultation services. Located in Uniondale, New York, Island Strategies' services include: analysis and advice on current legislative issues, compliance advice on federal/state election laws, community outreach for project development, grassroots lobbying activities, and monitoring of governmental and legislative activities. For further information on Island Strategies, contact Arthur "Jerry" Kremer at 516.663.5335.