Democratic District Leader Frank Gulluscio, a mainland resident, announced his candidacy for the City Council seat now held by his friend, Joseph Addabbo, Jr., at a gala held last week. Addabbo is term-limited in the 2009 election and has reportedly decided to run against incumbent State Senator Serphan Maltese for his mainland seat. Gulluscio is the District Manager for Community Board 6.

Pictured, Rockaway resident Jate Doremus with Gulluscio and Doremus' wife, Sandy, who works in Rockaway for Addabbo.

Community activist and blogger David M. Quintana with Gulluscio.

Frank Gulluscio joins some of his supporters at the recent fundraiser.