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UFT endorses Donovan in Staten Island DA raceSaturday, October 22, 2011, 4:10 PMStaten Island AdvanceBySTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The UnitedFederation of Teachers has endorsedDistrict Attorney Daniel Donovan in hiscampaign for re-election.UFT president Michael Mulgrew announcedthe endorsement."Donovan has worked closely with cityschools to combat bullying and domesticviolence, to educate students about thedangers of drugs and alcohol, and toprosecute criminals who prey on children,"Mulgrew said.UFT President Michael Mulgrew (left) and Staten Island DistrictAttorney Daniel DonovanAdvance photo"I am honored and humbled the UFTplaces its confidence in me. Nothing is more important than the safety and education of our children,"Donovan said.Mulgrew, a native Staten Islander who graduated from the College of Staten Island in Willowbrook, calledDonovan a principled prosecutor who helps keep city schools, children and teachers safe."Teachers must be able to work in an environment without fear for their safety," said Donovan. He noted hispromise when first taking office that he would not allow anyone who assaulted a teacher to plead to a lessercharge.The UFT is the largest teachers' union in the country, with 200,000 members in the five boroughs.Donovan, a Republican who has been in office for eight years, is seeking his third term. He also has thebacking of the Independence Party.© 2011 SILive.com. All rights reserved.Page 147 of 154