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NY Sen. John DeFrancisco confirms he’s running for governor

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NY Sen. John DeFrancisco confirms he’s running for governor
State Sen. John DeFrancisco confirmed Monday that he will enter the 2018 New York governor’s race, becoming the third Republican to launch a campaign for the party’s designation. DeFrancisco, R-DeWitt, told syracuse.com that he plans to launch his campaign at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn on Electronics Parkway in Salina. DeFrancisco said he will make the economy the... more

Kolb: Republican Chairman Ed Cox should remain neutral in nomination process

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Kolb: Republican Chairman Ed Cox should remain neutral in nomination process
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb on Monday urged Republican Chairman Ed Cox to remain neutral in the race for the GOP nomination for governor. “I don’t need the support from him publicly,” Kolb said. “I just need him to be neutral and be a chairman which means whoever wants to run, give them an opportunity. Don’t do backroom deals, don’t... more

Finger Lakes GOP county chairs endorse Brian Kolb for governor

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Finger Lakes GOP county chairs endorse Brian Kolb for governor
On the day state Sen. John DeFrancisco is scheduled to launch his gubernatorial campaign, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb announced he has been endorsed by nine Republican county chairs from the Finger Lakes region. The chairs supporting Kolb, R-Canandaigua, include former state Assemblyman Bill Reilich, who leads the Monroe County Republican Committee and is first vice-chairman of the state GOP.... more

Ontario County Republicans endorse Kolb for Governor

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Ontario County Republicans endorse Kolb for Governor
The Ontario County Republican Committee unanimously endorsed Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb for Governor of New York. “Leader Kolb’s background in business, education, public service and community involvement will serve him well as governor,” said Ontario Chair Trisha Turner. Ontario is the third Finger Lakes county committee to back Kolb for governor. The Yates County and Seneca County Republican committees... more

GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress

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GOP Rep. Katko has large financial lead over Democrats in CNY race for Congress
U.S. Rep. John Katko holds a sizable fundraising advantage over his potential Democratic challengers in the 24th Congressional District race, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Katko, R-Camillus, raised $256,884.15 in the fourth quarter of 2017. He now has more than $1.08 million in the bank for his second re-election bid. The two Democrats who have been in the... more

Margaret Reston announces candidacy for Canandaigua City Judge

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Margaret Reston announces candidacy for Canandaigua City Judge
Citing her legal experience and community involvement, attorney Margaret “Meg” Reston Tuesday night announced her candidacy for Canandaigua City Court Judge. Reston made her announcement at a meeting of the Ontario County Republican Committee at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua. “My legal experience and involvement in the community have prepared me well for this position,” said Reston “I... more

How Buerkle’s win in 2010 could be model for Democrats to beat Katko in 2018

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How Buerkle’s win in 2010 could be model for Democrats to beat Katko in 2018
Few people thought Ann Marie Buerkle, a Republican challenging Democratic Rep. Dan Maffei, would win the 2010 election. She didn’t raise a lot of money. Maffei had incumbency on his side. And even though GOP gains were expected nationwide, Buerkle wasn’t included in that mix. Despite Maffei’s fundraising advantage — he raised $2.3 million more than Buerkle — and being... more

Democrats in three CNY counties to hold forum in Auburn, designate Katko challenger

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Democrats in three CNY counties to hold forum in Auburn, designate Katko challenger
Democrats in three of the 24th Congressional District’s four counties will hold a forum and designate a candidate next month to challenge U.S. Rep. John Katko. The Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne Democratic committees will host a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 74 State St., Auburn. The event is open to the public.... more

Potential Reed challengers will take part in ‘Democratic Candidate Forum’ in Seneca Falls

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Potential Reed challengers will take part in ‘Democratic Candidate Forum’ in Seneca Falls
The seven candidates currently vying for the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Tom Reed in the November 2018 Congressional election will have a chance to make their case in Seneca Falls on Sunday January 28th. The Democratic Candidate Forum will take place from 2-4 pm at the Seneca Falls Community Center, 35 Water Street. The event, sponsored by Indivisible... more

Kolb receives endorsement of Yates County Republicans

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Kolb receives endorsement of Yates County Republicans
State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb was unanimously supported this week by the Yates County Republican Committee to be the gubernatorial candidate for Governor of New York State. County Chair Sandy King said a straw poll was conducted and Assemblyman Kolb was elected unanimously by the members of the committee to be the Republican gubernatorial candidate. The action, which was... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget, campaign & future of New York (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget, campaign & future of New York (podcast)
Assembly Minority Leader and Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) joins Josh Durso in-studio on Episode #94 of the Inside the FLX Podcast exclusively on FingerLakes1.com. During the discussion, Leader Kolb describes his frustrations and hopes for New York as the legislative session moves forward. Watch the interview below, or listen to the audio-only version available later today below the video... more

Seneca County GOP endorses Kolb for NY governor

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Seneca County GOP endorses Kolb for NY governor
A second Republican committee in the Finger Lakes region has endorsed Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb for governor. The Seneca County Republican Committee endorsed Kolb, R-Canandaigua, last week, according to chairman Tom Fox. "Our committee is very appreciative of Brian Kolb's many accomplishments in the state Assembly and we feel strongly that he has the right stance on the issues... more

Report: Stephanie Miner, ex-Syracuse mayor, will not challenge Katko for Congress

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Report: Stephanie Miner, ex-Syracuse mayor, will not challenge Katko for Congress
For the second time in a three-month period, former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has decided not to run for Congress. Miner told the New York Times that she opted not to run after reconsidering a congressional campaign. She initially announced in October that she wouldn't be a candidate for Congress. She changed her mind after U.S. Rep. John Katko, a... more

Democrats talk issues at Seneca Falls forum for 23rd District

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Democrats talk issues at Seneca Falls forum for 23rd District
The forum held in Seneca Falls involving six of the seven candidates vying for Democratic support in November’s election to take on Rep. Tom Reed featured a lot of similar viewpoints. While the point of view on issues like immigration, global trade policy, healthcare, and other hotly-contested issues were unsurprising — the focus for those in the audience was identifying... more

DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor

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DeFrancisco to make ‘special announcement’ on Tuesday about possible run for governor
State Sen. John DeFrancisco is expected to announce on Tuesday evening, whether or not he will run for governor. His wife, Linda, posted early Sunday morning that DeFransisco will be making a "special" announcement, and they would love friends and family there to share the news. DeFrancisco, 71, has served in Albany as a state senator from central New York... more

SOUND OFF: Early voting debated in NY, but is it a good idea?

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SOUND OFF: Early voting debated in NY, but is it a good idea?
It would cost local election agencies $7 million. But, supporters of early voting say it’s time for New York to join the rest of the U.S. Those who support Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s early-voting measure, which would require 12 days of ‘early’ voting before Election Day — say it would expand voting, encourage electoral engagement, and make it more convenient. Opponents... more

Cuomo outlines FY 2019 budget, takes aim at DC policies

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Cuomo outlines FY 2019 budget, takes aim at DC policies
On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the FY 2019 Executive Budget, which outlined the money behind many of the initiatives he’s described over the last several weeks. Among his top priorities, is ensuring that taxpayers are protected against ‘devastating’ federal action, strengthening the middle class, and cutting taxes to spark additional business growth. The agenda includes a number of proposals... more
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