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New York Times puts Seneca Falls in national spotlight after Clinton defeat

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New York Times puts Seneca Falls in national spotlight after Clinton defeat
Seneca Falls was in the national spotlight on Election Day as the first female presidential candidate sought the White House. While former-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was unsuccessful in her bid, the New York Times featured a story on what it meant for the community — as well as those who were planning for a Clinton victory in Seneca Falls.... more

State Sen.-elect Pam Helming prepping to represent the 54th in Albany

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State Sen.-elect Pam Helming prepping to represent the 54th in Albany
The next couple of weeks promise to be an emotional roller coaster for incoming state Sen. Pam Helming. Before she is sworn in to succeed retiring state Sen. Michael Nozzolio as the 54th Senate District’s representative in Albany, Helming is wrapping up the final days of her tenure as Canandaigua town supervisor. Helming said she has mixed emotions about the... more

Galvin rejects plea deal: Case involves forged nominating petitions in Yates County

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Galvin rejects plea deal: Case involves forged nominating petitions in Yates County
A local man charged with forging signatures on the nominating petitions of Yates County Judge candidate Valerie Gardner rejected a plea offer Thursday. Instead, the case of Patrick J. Galvin, 55, will go to a county grand jury. Galvin is charged with two counts of second-degree possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony. A former member of the... more

Helming ‘pumped’ to represent region: New state senator has staff in place, plans to move regional office to Geneva

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Helming ‘pumped’ to represent region: New state senator has staff in place, plans to move regional office to Geneva
Pam Helming doesn’t look back on the sometimes-bruising campaign for the state Senate’s 54th District seat as a negative thing. Instead, the Republican from Canandaigua views it as a time when she got to visit lots of places, meet lots of people and hear lots of concerns. It’s something she plans on continuing to do in the Senate, and something... more

Sen. Helming takes oath in Canandaigua on Saturday in packed courthouse

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Sen. Helming takes oath in Canandaigua on Saturday in packed courthouse
In some respects, the ceremony held on Saturday for Sen. Pam Helming (R-54) at the Ontario County Courthouse was the pinnacle of a journey she has been on for the last year. In reality though, that journey has just begun. Sen. Helming was sworn in during a ceremony at the North Courtroom in the community she has called home for... more

Cuomo proposes early voting, voter registration changes to improve NY turnout

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Cuomo proposes early voting, voter registration changes to improve NY turnout
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has supported early voting in the past, but he’s never made it a high priority in his annual State of the State agenda. Until now. As part of his “The Democracy Project” election reform plan, Cuomo proposed allowing early voting in New York. Under his plan, counties would be required to have one early voting site for... more

Seneca Board of Elections rejects two independent petitions

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Seneca Board of Elections rejects two independent petitions
The Seneca County Board of Elections has upheld an objection to the independent petitions of Republican Waterloo village trustee candidates John Butlak and Damon Monroe. Butlak and Monroe filed petitions this week to obtain an independent ballot line for the Revitalize Waterloo Party. Ted Young, the village mayor and county Democratic Party chairman, objected saying there were an insufficient number... more

Carol Chock will not seek re-election to Tompkins Co. Legislature

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Carol Chock will not seek re-election to Tompkins Co. Legislature
After nearly a decade on the Tompkins County Legislature, Carol Chock (D-District 3) has announced that she will not seek re-election to a fourth term in office. “I am especially proud of the role I’ve played helping to lead Tompkins County into the renewable energy future, ensuring social justice, and preserving the special sense of place for all residents in... more

Waterloo trustee calls posting on village Facebook page ‘inadvertent’

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Waterloo trustee calls posting on village Facebook page ‘inadvertent’
Colby O’Brien, a member of the town Republican Committee, has filed a complaint over village Trustee David Duprey’s use of the village Facebook page. Duprey, a Democrat who is seeking another term in the March 21 village election, said it was an inadvertent mistake that he corrected as soon as it was pointed out to him. Duprey and fellow incumbent... more

Seneca Co. Board of Supervisors could see major election year shakeup

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Seneca Co. Board of Supervisors could see major election year shakeup
Nine seats on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors are up for election this year. In theory, it could mean nine new faces — as many vie for two- and four-year terms. The Seats The board, which has four at-large seats — are two-year terms. Covert Supervisor Michael Reynolds, who is up for re-election this year — also carries a... more

LETTER: Get out and VOTE in Waterloo’s village election on March 21st

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LETTER: Get out and VOTE in Waterloo’s village election on March 21st
The Waterloo Village election is next Tuesday, March 21st. Please remember to vote. Voting location has been changed to the Waterloo Community Center on Oak Street. The polls are open from noon until 9 pm. Republican candidates for Village Trustee are John Butlak and Damon Monroe. John Butlak is a long time resident of Waterloo. He and his wife Lori... more
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