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THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Amazon HQ, Upstate NY, policy for local renters, and more (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the latest headlines from a busy week in local, regional, and state politics. Here’s a look at the stories up for discussion exclusively on FingerLakes1.TV and FL1 Radio: – Amazon receives $1.5B+ in incentives from NY for HQ #2; – New push to divide Upstate & Downstate NY;... more

Brindisi campaign claims ‘decisive victory’ as Democrat widens lead over Tenney

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Brindisi campaign claims ‘decisive victory’ as Democrat widens lead over Tenney
Democratic challenger Anthony Brindisi is the likely winner of the 22nd Congressional District race. Five of the district’s eight counties have finished counting absentee ballots and Brindisi has increased his lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney. As of Friday, he holds a 3,098-vote advantage over the GOP incumbent. Brindisi received a boost Friday when Broome County finished its absentee... more

Mitrano-Reed rematch could be brewing

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Mitrano-Reed rematch could be brewing
It’s possible we could have a repeat matchup in the race for the 23rd Congressional District seat in 2020. Less than two weeks removed from the election, Democrat Tracy Mitrano said she will seek the Democratic nomination again in 2020. “The results of Nov. 6 don’t change the facts,” said Mitrano in a press release. “The people of western New... more

McMurray in Washington for congressional orientation as vote count continues

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McMurray in Washington for congressional orientation as vote count continues
Election night may have come and gone but there are still two hotly contested races going on in New York State that are coming down to the wire. One of them is in New York’s 27 Congressional District in which Nate McMurray, the Democratic challenger, has mounted a significant campaign against the Republican incumbent, Rep. Chris Collins. Meanwhile orientation is... more

Reed confident his group can bring House reforms

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Reed confident his group can bring House reforms
Republican Congressman Tom Reed and his bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has been pushing for an end to what he calls the “top-down, speaker-driven” style of operations in the House. Now, said Reed in a conference call with reporters this past week, he believes the caucus, which he co-chairs with New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer, is close to making it happen,... more

Batman, Finch spar over ethics, water quality at NY Assembly debate in Auburn

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Batman, Finch spar over ethics, water quality at NY Assembly debate in Auburn
The two candidates for the 126th Assembly District didn’t disagree on everything during a televised debate at Cayuga Community College Wednesday, but the forum featured a few contentious moments. Early in the debate, Assemblyman Gary Finch and challenger Keith Batman were asked to assess each other’s handling of Owasco Lake water issues. Finch, R-Springport, recalled a meeting organized by U.S.... more

WATCH THE DEBATE: Reed & Mitrano face off in televised battle for voters in 23rd District (video)

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WATCH THE DEBATE: Reed & Mitrano face off in televised battle for voters in 23rd District (video)
It didn’t happen in the Finger Lakes, or in the northern portion of the 23rd Congressional District, but three debates were scheduled. On Tuesday, Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano and Incumbent Republican Tom Reed faced off before voters, talking immigration, the economy and much more. Watch the debate below: more

WATCH THE DEBATE: Dana Balter & Rep. John Katko clash over healthcare, POTUS (video)

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WATCH THE DEBATE: Dana Balter & Rep. John
In their first televised debate, Republican Rep. John Katko and Democrat Dana Balter addressed issues that have plagued the country and central New York for a decade, as well as ones that arose just hours before. CNYCentral hosted the debate between the two candidates vying for New York’s 24th Congressional District on Tuesday — exactly a week out from the... more

Molinaro touts vision to build NY from ‘ground up’ in new economic development plan

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Molinaro touts vision to build NY from ‘ground up’ in new economic development plan
Republican candidate for governor Marc Molinaro released an economic development plan on Tuesday that would ban cash giveaways to companies and enhance oversight of programs meant to create jobs. At the same time, the proposals would expand the earned-income tax credit and support “shovel ready” projects. The proposals come after the convictions of a former close aide to Gov. Andrew... more

Candidates will debate, without Cuomo, in second Gubernatorial event

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Candidates will debate, without Cuomo, in second Gubernatorial event
The second gubernatorial debate of the general election will be held this evening at the College of St. Rose in Albany. The 6 p.m. event will feature all of the candidates on the ballot for governor, save for the incumbent. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign on Wednesday confirmed he wouldn’t be attending the debate, sponsored by the League of Women Voters.... more

INTERCEPT REPORT: Rep. Reed founded medical debt collection firm with questionable practices

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INTERCEPT REPORT: Rep. Reed founded medical debt collection firm with questionable practices
Over the last two years, Michael Enslow, a resident of Waterloo, New York, has been in a back-and-forth with a debt collector. The exchanges, familiar to many Americans, ended up in federal court, claiming that the debt collection company repeatedly refused to remove medical debt he long ago resolved from his credit report. Their error prevented him from getting preapproved for a mortgage. Such chicanery... more

RACE FOR SENECA JUDGE: Candidates receive endorsements ahead of Election Day

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RACE FOR SENECA JUDGE: Candidates receive endorsements ahead of Election Day
Two of the candidates vying to be the next Seneca County Court Judge updated voters on endorsements received in the days leading up to Election Day. Both David Ettman, Esq. and District Attorney Barry Porsch received important, local endorsements. Among those entities endorsing candidates was the United Steelworkers of America union, Local Union 3298, former Undersheriff Peter Lawatch, and retired... more

Batman unveils steps to end corruption in Albany at campaign event

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Batman unveils steps to end corruption in Albany at campaign event
New York State Assembly candidate Keith Batman outlined his plan to crack down on corruption and give New Yorkers an honest and open state government that works for them. “Corruption, greed and dishonesty have hurt our families and made their struggles take a backseat to big-money special interests,” said Batman. “Enough is enough. We need real leadership and representatives that... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Amanda Kirchgessner on campaign, representation in 58th District (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Amanda Kirchgessner on campaign, representation in 58th District (podcast)
Amanda Kirchgessner calls herself a non-traditional candidate for state office. She is seeking to unseat State Sen. Tom O’Mara, who has represented the 58th District since moving over from the State Assembly. She began her run for office in November, and brings more than 17 years of experience serving people to the discussion. Her non-traditional path means that she has... more

Democratic enrollment grows across New York ahead of Election Day

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Democratic enrollment grows across New York ahead of Election Day
Enrollment of Democratic voters surged over the last year in New York, according to new statistics released Thursday by the state Board of Elections. Republican enrollment, meanwhile, was largely flat over the last seven months as it fell year-over-year. The numbers will likely buoy Democratic hopes of winning key congressional and state Senate races on Tuesday amid what the party... more
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