Alfonso C. Stabile

Alfonso C. "Al" Stabile was a New York City Council member from 1994 to 2001, representing the 32nd District of Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Lindenwood, Broad Channel and the Rockaways. He was also the Republican and Conservative candidate for Queens Borough President in 2001.

Alfonso C. Stabile
Member of the New York City Council from the 32nd District
In office 1994–2001
Preceded by	Walter Ward
Succeeded by	Joseph Addabbo, Jr.
Constituency	Queens: Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Lindenwood, Broad Channel and the Rockaways
Personal details
Born	June 11, 1947
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Sara Jane - 1969, Nancy, Polidoro - 2015
Children	2
Residence	Howard Beach, New York

Stabile was born in the East New York section of Brooklyn, one of two boys born to Carmine and Concetta Stabile. He began his education at P.S. 64 and soon after his family moved to Ozone Park, Queens. He graduated John Adams High School in Ozone Park and completed his education at York College in Jamaica, Queens and the University of Maryland, College Park. In 1967, Stabile enlisted in the United States Army and served in the 6th Infantry Division. He attained the rank of Sergeant and served in the Vietnam War. After leaving the military, Stabile began working for the New York City Department of Sanitation as a driver. He married the former Sara Jane Friia in 1969 and had two children, Frank and Connie. Around this time he bought his first piece of real estate, which led to a career as a realtor. In November 1993, Stabile entered the political arena for the first time and defeated 24-year incumbent City Councilman Walter Ward. He was known affectionately to his constituents as "Big Al".[1][2]

References

1. "Official Bio". Archived from the original on December 19, 2001. Retrieved 2017-07-01.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
2. Hicks, Jonathan P. (1997-10-13). "Queens Council Incumbent, Once Critic, Is Now Criticized". New York Times.

External links

• "City Council website for Alfonso C. Stabile". Archived from the original on August 2, 2001. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
• "Alfonso C. Stabile's campaign website for Queens Borough President". Archived from the original on January 20, 2002. Retrieved July 30, 2007.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)