I am a native Long Islander, who grew up in Plainview. I attended Our Lady of Mercy grade school, graduated from Chaminade High School, and later went on to graduate with an Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After working in power plants up and down the east coast, I eventually came back to Long Island to stay close to family, and raise a family of my own. I spent some time volunteering as an EMT at Syosset Fire Departme...