Cohen Launches New Bid for State Senate

Real estate executive Bob Cohen, who narrowly lost his 2010 Republican bid for state Senate, today said he is again seeking the 37th District seat as incumbent Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer leaves office.

Cohen, 57, of New Rochelle, said he decided to run this year because of the support he received in his last race and his desire bring fiscal reform to state government.

"I am not a politician," said Cohen. "I am your neighbor—I am the guy who lives across the street. The time has come for regular citizens to intervene in the affairs of our state. The career politicians continue to fail us."

Cohen went to Yonkers to announce his campaign, gathering with supporters in front of Anna Artuso's Pastry Shop on McClean Avenue.

"I am running for Senate because our kids won't be able to live in Westchester if the property taxes keep going up," said Cohen, who had his wife and children next to him as he announced the launch of his campaign.