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Katz cruises past Gristina; McQuade wins Democratic primary

NEWS 12 WESTCHESTER: The assemblyman has 65 percent

NEWS 12 WESTCHESTER: The assemblyman has 65 percent of the vote over Dario Gristina. (Sept. 13, 2012) (September 14, 2012 2:36 AM)

Incumbent state Assemblyman Steve Katz (R-Mohegan Lake) cruised to victory over businessman Dario Gristina of Putnam Valley in Thursday's primary in a contest characterized by mudslinging and claims of negative campaigning.

Gristina, 48, a businessman, argued that Katz hasn't been effective as a state lawmaker. Katz, 59, a veterinarian, ran with the backing of the Republican Party in Westchester...

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