27. Tom DiNapoli
2003 Power List
DiNapoli has been a public official on the Island since he became a trustee of the Mineola Board of Education at 18 years old. Currently serving his fifth term in the state assembly, DiNapoli sponsored Community Preservation Funds legislation, which will generate about $110 million for land acquisition over the next decade. PRAISE HIM for being a tireless champion of Long Island. CURSE HIM for not fighting dirtier to become county executive.