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

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Schuyler County
In Schuyler County there is no bigger issue than the ongoing debate around Crestwood Midstream. The Houston-based energy company has been pursuing a development, which would allow them to store LPG beneath the surface of Seneca Lake in abandoned salt caverns. While the issue itself has been polarizing — economic development has taken a back seat. However, the other major... more

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

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Seneca County
Several important races are taking place in Seneca County, which will have long-term impacts on life for those voters getting ready to cast a ballot. The race for District Attorney has maintained it’s competitiveness — despite the incumbent, District Attorney Barry Porsch successfully fending off a primary bid by challenger Joe Sapio. Sapio stayed in the race after winning the... more

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

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Wayne County
A contested District Attorney’s race in Wayne County highlights an active year for local, municipal races. Sodus Point will elect a village mayor just months after historic flooding ravaged the Lake Ontario coastline. Walworth will elect a new Town Supervisor, as well. While the only Democratic Supervisor in Wayne County, Kenan Baldridge, will run unopposed. The biggest issue, by far,... more

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

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Looking at all of the candidates, issues in Yates County
In Yates County, a hotly-contested race for District Attorney has made headlines for the last several months. However, two other legislative races, as well as a Town Supervisor race in Barrington will also be having voters thinking long-and-hard this November. Valerie Gardner and Todd Casella will battle in an election, which has been marred by residency questions, petition issues, and... more

ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Propositions, races, and more in the FLX

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ELECTION GUIDE 2017: Propositions, races, and more in the FLX
There are several high-profile, hotly-contested races happening in the Finger Lakes on Election Day this November 7th. Throughout the region, district attorney’s offices, town boards, legislatures, and board’s of supervisors will see shakeups. Here are links to detailed election guides from throughout the region: – Cayuga County – Ontario County – Schuyler County – Seneca County – Wayne County –... more

LORENZETTI: Clarification on race for Seneca County District Attorney

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LORENZETTI: Clarification on race for Seneca County District Attorney
On Monday Sep.11, 2017, I received an anonymous phone call that District Attorney Barry Porsch filed a Notice of Claim against Seneca County. After my own investigating, I learned the notice was for $800,000 and was filed with Seneca County Attorney Frank Fisher’s office on day 89 (Sept. 8, 2017) of 90 days allowed for that action. The notice was... more

Porsch receives endorsement of local police unions

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Porsch receives endorsement of local police unions
Concerned with the future of public safety in Seneca County, three police unions have endorsed Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch who is running for re-election on the Republican and Democratic lines. In a press release, the New York State Police Investigators Association, Local 4, International Union of Police Associations, stated, “It is with great honor that we strongly endorse... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor candidates talk issues in Seneca Falls (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor candidates talk issues in Seneca Falls (podcast)
On episode #78 of the Inside the FLX podcast Rachel Weil and Tim Hopkins, candidates for County Supervisor in Seneca Falls talk about their race, campaigns, and issues throughout the county in-studio. The duo will face off against two Republicans, including one incumbent. Both Hopkins and Weil are political newcomers to the Seneca County scene, but are looking to have... more

Supervisor Vedora earns endorsements from five unions

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Supervisor Vedora earns endorsements from five unions
The Committee to Elect Dom Vedora Ontario County Supervisor announced today that Democratic and Working Families Party candidate Dom Vedora had garnered the endorsement of five area unions including: The Finger Lakes Building Trades Council, CSEA Local 835, IBEW 840, Laborers’ IU of North America 835 and the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council. Mike Davis, Business Manager of IBEW... more

THE DEBRIEF: November 7th Local Election Preview (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: November 7th Local Election Preview (podcast)
On a special edition of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso will preview every race shaking out in the Finger Lakes. They will discuss propositions, contested races, as well as their own picks for races to watch as Election Day gets closer. . more

Sapio asks for voters support on Conservative, Independence lines

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Sapio asks for voters support on Conservative, Independence lines
In an effort to educate voters on how to vote for Joe Sapio to be Seneca County’s next District Attorney he is reminding them that voting on the Conservative or Independence lines is necessary. “At this point party affiliation is not nearly as important as doing the right thing. That’s why we’re still in this race,” explained Sapio. “We have... more

Molinaro for New York: Republican creates campaign committee to run for governor

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Molinaro for New York: Republican creates campaign committee to run for governor
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has created a campaign committee to run for governor in 2018, according to state election records. Molinaro for New York was registered with the state Board of Elections Wednesday. It's the latest indication that the Republican will enter the 2018 race. Molinaro has been exploring a gubernatorial bid for months. He has traveled around the... more

Race for Seneca County DA rumbles on toward November

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Race for Seneca County DA rumbles on toward November
He may have lost the Republican Primary for District Attorney, a contest seen by many as one necessary to contend in November’s general election, but that hasn’t quelled Joe Sapio’s interest in doing what he feels is right for Seneca County. Since the primary, Sapio opened a campaign headquarters on Main St. in Waterloo. He’s continued working throughout the county... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Seneca Falls Town Council candidates talk campaign, local issues (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Seneca Falls Town Council candidates talk campaign, local issues (podcast)
On episode #77 of the Inside the FLX podcast Dave DeLelys and Douglas Avery joined Josh Durso in the FingerLakes1.com Studio to discuss their race for Town Council. The duo will both appear on the Democratic line on the ballot in November. While landfilling has been the primary debate taking place in Seneca Falls for several years now, a larger... more

Kyle, Petrus offer differing views of Cayuga County leadership at forum

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Kyle, Petrus offer differing views of Cayuga County leadership at forum
The candidates for the Cayuga County Legislature District 4 seat had different opinions about the future of two top county positions Thursday. During a televised forum at Cayuga Community College, Chris Petrus and Grant Kyle were asked about the fate of the county administrator position, which has been vacant for most of the year after Suzanne Sinclair’s departure. After updating... more

Geneva Supervisor Lou Guard receives endorsement of three unions

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Geneva Supervisor Lou Guard receives endorsement of three unions
Three unions announced their endorsement of Ontario County Supervisor Lou Guard in his upcoming November 7 election. IBEW Local 840 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), Finger Lakes Building Trades and Civil Services Employees Association (CSEA) represent hundreds of skilled workers in the Finger Lakes region including more than 425 Ontario County Government employees. Guard is campaigning to represent the City... more
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