Senator Avella Receives Slew of Endorsements Amid Re-election

New York Senator Tony Avella speaks at a news conference and rally against hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, in New York State on January 11, 2012 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Democratic Sen. Tony Avella who is running for re-election in New York’s 11th district, recently received endorsements from a number of organizations.

The New York State AFL-CIO, Steamfitters Local 638, the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, and Voters for Animal Rights, have all endorsed Avella, according to a campaign announcement on Aug. 23.