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Pirate's Booty Founder Falsely Claims Mayoral Title, Loses Election

3/20/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Robert Ehrlich, the founder of Pirate's Booty, tried to seize control of Sea Cliff, NY, by falsely claiming the mayoral title before the election. His aggressive demands for staff resignations led to police involvement. Despite his antics, incumbent Mayor Elena Villafane triumphed with a staggering 1,064 to 62 vote count, prompting Ehrlich to allege election fraud and pledge to fight on.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events, Robert Ehrlich, the founder of Pirate's Booty, tried to seize control of Sea Cliff, NY, by falsely claiming the mayoral title before the election. His aggressive demands for staff resignations led to police involvement. Despite his antics, incumbent Mayor Elena Villafane triumphed with a staggering 1,064 to 62 vote count, prompting Ehrlich to allege election fraud and pledge to fight on.