Ruslan Shamal
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Ruslan Shamal is a Staten Island broadcaster and small-business owner running as the Republican/Conservative nominee. Born in Belarus, he has lived on Staten Island since 2014 and previously ran unsuccessfully for New York City Council District 49 in 2023.[2][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Campaign platform includes supporting the NYPD and public-safety initiatives.[4]
In their words — priorities
- Frames his campaign around opposition to democratic socialism in New York City and his personal experience under authoritarian government in Belarus.[4]
- Says he would support the NYPD and public-safety initiatives, and would vote to repeal or reform the state's bail laws.[4]
- Says he would oppose new taxes and "hidden fees."[4]
Background
- Emigrated from Belarus; lived in Brooklyn and Massachusetts before settling on Staten Island in 2014.[4]
- Has worked in broadcast media for more than 20 years and runs an e-commerce business.[4]
- Opened FurStar Resort, a dog daycare business in Staten Island's Tompkinsville neighborhood.[4]
- Lost the 2023 general election for New York City Council District 49 to incumbent Kamillah Hanks.[2]