Email: dina.sciortino@patch.com

Phone: 914.269.8671

Hometown: White Plains

Birthday: May 5

Bio: Dina's main editorial mission is to arm citizens with important facts that help them make informed decisions.

Her passion for journalism started at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she won a Quill Award in Enterprise Writing for a story on the lack of affordable health care for students. She went on to receive a master's degree in journalism from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

Dina has worked for Metromix.com, the Impact and the Rivertowns Enterprise—a well-established and respected local newspaper in Dobbs Ferry. She covered Hastings-on-Hudson and Ardsley as one of the Enterprise's two staff reporters.

Dina loves music, especially The White Stripes, and her Maltese Ruby. 

Your Beliefs

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Politics

How would you describe your political beliefs?

I support legislators who pursue policies that are in the best interests of American people. I am not registered with a political party.

Religion

How religious would you consider yourself?

I was raised Roman Catholic, but don't subscribe to all of the beliefs of organized religious institutions. I believe in love, kindness and being a good person.

Local Hot-Button Issues

What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

The continual rise of taxes and the taxpayer's inability to support them.

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

Municipalities and school districts—who face skyrocketing costs for pension and health care, as well as declining revenue—must find creative ways to fund programs and continue to prudently spend tax dollars.