New York, NY - Rick Lazio, the Republican and Conservative candidate for Governor, issued the following statement today in reaction to receiving the endorsement of Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy:
 
Rick Lazio said, "I am grateful for Steve Levy’s endorsement today.  Like me, Steve has dealt first-hand with the consequences of the Albany political machine which is stifling the economy of our state.  I am pleased to have Steve Levy’s support for my agenda of reduced spending, a balanced budget, less taxes and more jobs for the people of New York."