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Transgender woman begins campaign for 54th District

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Transgender woman begins campaign for 54th District
A local transgender woman is seeking Senator Pam Helming’s seat, per local reports. Shauna O’Toole, who is the director fo the “We Exist Coalition of the Finger Lakes” is hoping to make an impact on a number of levels – as she enters the race for the 54th Senate District in the 2018 race. Her campaign was launched on Monday... more

Committee to re-elect Fayette Highway Superintendent Bill Trout responds to article

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Committee to re-elect Fayette Highway Superintendent Bill Trout responds to article
The following is in response to the article that appeared in The Home Town Helper this past weekend concerning the election of Fayette Highway Superintendent and is paid for by by the committee to re-elect Bill Trout. To all Fayette voters and tax payers. The present highway superintendent (Bill Trout) has a qualified employee who is certified to handle all necessary... more

Yates DA candidate faces possible lawsuit

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Yates DA candidate faces possible lawsuit
Alleging malicious prosecution, a Steuben County man has filed a notice of claim against several entities, including the man running for Yates County district attorney. The claim was filed Sept. 5 by Buffalo attorney Matthew Albert, who represents Thomas Thompson. A notice of claim reserves the right to file a lawsuit. The claim is against Steuben County, the county district... more

Casella will be the new Yates DA

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Casella will be the new Yates DA
While absentee ballots could change the results from election night, it appears Todd Casella has unseated incumbent Valerie Gardner in the race for Yates County district attorney. According to unofficial results posted by the Board of Elections Tuesday night, Casella garnered 2,704 votes, or 52.6 percent, to 2,435, or 47.3 percent, for Gardner. Approximately 550 absentee ballots were sent out,... more

Michael Calarco wins big in Wayne DA race

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Michael Calarco wins big in Wayne DA race
Michael Calarco said during the campaign that experience was the difference between he and his opponent, David Fulvio, in the race for Wayne County district attorney. On Tuesday, the voters agreed. Calarco, running on the Democratic and Conservative lines, handily defeated Fulvio, a Republican. Calarco finished with 9,574 votes in unofficial results posted on the county website just before 1... more

Porsch earns third term as Seneca County DA

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Porsch earns third term as Seneca County DA
Incumbent Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch, who was facing his toughest challenge yet, was re-elected to another four-year term Tuesday. Porsch, the county’s two-term DA, defeated challenger Joe Sapio by an unofficial vote of 5,113 to 2,883. Porsch ran on the Republican, Democratic and Working Families lines. Sapio appeared on the Conservative and Independence lines, and was trying to... more

Ritts is new DA in Ontario County

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Ritts is new DA in Ontario County
Ontario County has a new district attorney for the first time in 28 years. First Assistant District Attorney Jim Ritts, running on the Republican line, defeated Kristina “Kitty” Karle, 12,194 to 8,936, in unofficial results posted by the Ontario County Board of Elections Tuesday evening. Ritts had defeated Karle in the GOP primary in September and following that primary, Karle... more

Barrington voters say ‘yes’ to alcohol; but there are other ‘dry’ FLX communities

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Barrington voters say ‘yes’ to alcohol; but there are other ‘dry’ FLX communities
For a region that prides itself on being a wine and brew destination in the U.S., some communities in the Finger Lakes still have regulations around alcohol sales that leave residents — and prospective business owners — scratching their heads. Barrington removed itself from the list of communities that were either ‘dry’ or ‘partially dry’, after Prohibition era regulations were... more

‘ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES’: Supervisor says SF will not pursue reversal of LL3

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‘ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES’: Supervisor says SF will not pursue reversal of LL3
“Elections have consequences.” Those were the words spoken by Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro after the election of Democrats Dave DeLelys and Douglas Avery. The duo defeated incumbent Thomas Ruzicka and challenger Steve Turkett, both Republicans. The ‘Elections have consequences’ mantra, adopted by Lazzaro after last year’s controversial election, which saw two appointed board members lose bids to retain... more

Absentee ballots will decide two Cayuga County Legislature races

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Absentee ballots will decide two Cayuga County Legislature races
One vote separates Republican Tim Lattimore and Democrat Bob Nodzo from representing District 13 residents on the Cayuga County Legislature. The race for District 4 is also close with Republican Chris Petrus leading independent Grant Kyle by 24 votes. Absentee and affidavit ballots will be used to make final calls. The Cayuga County Board of Elections will begin counting absentee... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Yates Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis talks local issues (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Yates Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis talks local issues (podcast)
On Episode #83 of the Inside the FLX Podcast Yates County Legislature Chairman Dr. Tim Dennis joined Josh Durso to discuss a wide range of topics. The discussion included thoughts on the recent election, ongoing economic development efforts, as well as his thoughts on some regional environmental issues. . more

Wayne County DA candidates offer contrasting views of office

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Wayne County DA candidates offer contrasting views of office
Attorney Michael Calarco was plenty happy in his private law practice and part-time assistant district attorney work. Calarco had served in the latter capacity since former DA Rick Healy, now a county judge, appointed him in 1991. After he was elected judge in November of 2016, Healy appointed longtime Assistant DA Chris Bokelman as acting DA — and Calarco said... more

SF Town Board candidate says recent news is proof of mismanagement

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SF Town Board candidate says recent news is proof of mismanagement
It’s been an active election cycle in Seneca Falls, where a perfect storm of events has resulted in a lot of questions heading into Tuesday’s day at the ballot box. Earlier this week, Town Councilor David DeLelys, who is up for re-election on Tuesday, issued a statement questioning Supervisor Greg Lazzaro’s budget proposal, which requested a 10 percent cut from... more

Porsch receives local steelworkers union support

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Porsch receives local steelworkers union support
United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 3298, at Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls, has announced that it has endorsed Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch for re-election based on his “qualifications and service record to the People of Seneca County.” The union represents approximately 325 of the company’s 630 operations employees at the Fall Street manufacturing site. Prior to entering... more

ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)

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ELECTION NIGHT LIVE 2017 (webcast replay)
Josh Durso, Jackie Augustine & Jim Sinicropi were live inside the all-new FingerLakes1.com Studio on Election Night for results, reaction, interviews and analysis from Tuesday’s vote in Cayuga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Hear from Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro, successful Seneca Falls Town Council candidate Doug Avery, Geneva City Supervisor candidates Lou Guard &  Dom... more

Candidates for District Attorney appear at Democratic sponsored event

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Candidates for District Attorney appear at Democratic sponsored event
Joe Sapio, the Conservative and Independence candidate for Seneca County District Attorney appeared at the candidates meet and greet, sponsored by the Democratic Party on Thursday. The event was an opportunity for Sapio, the challenger running on two party lines, to show voters the kind change that could be realized if elected on Nov. 7. “I am thankful to have... more

Porsch recounts ‘historic’ invitation, event for candidates in Seneca Falls

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Porsch recounts ‘historic’ invitation, event for candidates in Seneca Falls
Barry Porsch, the Republican and Democratic candidate for Seneca County District Attorney, appeared at the Seneca County Democratic Committee’s “Meet Your Candidates Event,” which was held at the Fleur de Lis Brewery on Thursday evening, October 26th, 2017. Porsch was invited to the event as the Democratic candidate (attached is the official invitation that Porsch received from the Democratic Committee).... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Cayuga County

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Cayuga County
With five contested legislature races, two available seats on Auburn City Council, and a number of other Town Council races taking place in Cayuga County — voters will have a lot to decide on in less a little over a week. Candidates are in their final preparations, talking with voters, and getting to know their possible-constituents. What issues are the... more
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