The proposal, subject to state lawmakers» approval, would also raise teacher retirement ages for new hires and eliminate a $ 12,000 yearly payment received by many
current police and fire department retirees.
The Democrats» nominee, Mr. Caroleo, 64, of North Babylon, is a retired New York City
police officer, a
current member of the North Babylon Board of Education,
and a long - time member of the North Babylon
Fire Department, where he has served as chief.