Robert Castelli
| Robert J. Castelli | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 89th district |
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In office February 2010 – January 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Adam Bradley |
| Succeeded by | David Buchwald |
| Town Councilman Lewisboro, New York |
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In office 2000–2004 |
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| Born |
December 16, 1949 Jamaica, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Goldens Bridge, New York |
| Occupation |
State Legislator College Professor Security Consultant |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www.bobcastelli.com |
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1973 |
| Rank |
 Sergeant
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Official Biography | |
Robert J. "Bob" Castelli (born December 16, 1949) is an American security consultant, professor and media personality from Goldens Bridge, New York. He served two terms as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing northeastern Westchester County, New York.
During the Vietnam War, he served with the 7th Cavalry Regiment in the United States Army. Upon his separation from military, he became a member of the New York State Police, where he served with the elite Special Investigations Unit and the New York State Organized Crime Task Force for over two decades.
A graduate of Harvard University, Castelli is a nationally recognized expert on criminal justice and security matters. He became an educator in 1996 went on to serve as Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Iona College. After holding elective office in local government, Castelli ran for and was elected to the State Assembly in a special election in February 2010, and was reelected just eight months later for a second, and this time full two-year term. He is also a columnist for the website Politico.
Castelli was born in Jamaica, New York. He dropped out of high school in 1967 and volunteered to join the United States Army, and was assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Division as an infantryman. He served in combat operations in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He received an honorable discharge in 1973.
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