Malliotakis has second challenger: 9/11 first responder and public servant Michael DeCillis announces congressional run

Michael DeCillis

Staten Islander and longtime public servant Michael DeCillis announced his run for congress. (Photo courtesy of Michael DeCillis)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Michael DeCillis, who has spent decades serving New York City in a variety of civil and public service roles, is now embarking on a journey that he hopes will lead to serving his community in a new way.

DeCillis, a Democrat and Staten Island native who now lives in Bay Ridge, officially announced his congressional run for District 11, which encompasses Staten Island and a portion of South Brooklyn -- at least, at the moment.

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