Schimel vs. Schimel in Nassau Assembly race
Photo credit: James Carbone | A file photo of New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, left, swearing in Michelle Schimel into the 16th Assembly District at the Inn at Great Neck. Her father, Howard Extract, rear, looks on along with her husband, Mark. (May 6, 2007)
Nassau County Republicans have nominated Mark Schimel, the estranged husband of Assemb. Michelle Schimel (D-Great Neck), to run against his wife for the 16th District seat.
Mark Schimel, 57, a vice president at Infosys International Inc. in Plainview, could be challenging his wife, who was first elected in 2007.
"This is a very painful and personal family matter. The Republican Party...
