State Senate challenger Danks Burke gets a huge fundraising push
State Senate challenger Leslie Danks Burke is building a fundraising lead over incumbent Tom O’Mara, with Ithaca supporters playing a big role. Read More
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Category: Elections
Senate candidate Floyd Rayburn challenges labor allegations in race for 54th District
The race for the 54th Senate District has become a real battle for those looking to represent a crucial district in the Finger Lakes. New York State Senate candidate Floyd Rayburn this week has been fending off attacks on his credibility in the business space, after opponents used a labor violation from over a decade ago to discredit him. While...
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LETTER: Sodus Town Supervisor endorses Manktelow for NYS Senate
I am currently serving my eleventh year as Supervisor for the Town of Sodus. During that time, I have seen several other Supervisors come and go… each having come to the position with their own goals, morals, management styles and skillsets. As Supervisors, we are placed on the “front lines” of local government and have to deal with hundreds of...
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Inside the FLX: Baldridge talks about campaign for 54th, issues throughout region
Rose Supervisor Kenan Baldridge has made a career out of being an approachable person, who connects with individuals on a direct level. On this week’s Inside the FLX podcast Baldridge joined Josh Durso in-studio for a 30-minute chat about his campaign for New York State Senate. Baldridge is the sole Democrat left in the race, after Geneva City Supervisor Charlie...
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At caucus, Clyde Democrats endorse two Republicans
Village Democrats are endorsing the Republican mayor and a trustee, as well as one Democrat, following a caucus in early August. Current Village Trustee Roland Kanaley was the only Democrat to be nominated to one of the trustee positions, while incumbent Mayor Jerry Fremouw, a Republican, was cross-endorsed, as was incumbent Trustee Mike Nicolette, also a Republican, said Galen Democratic...
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Sarratori, Lutz seek party nomination in Seneca Falls
The town’s enrolled Democrats will meet in a party caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Seneca Falls Community Center, 35 Water St. As they seek the nomination in Seneca Falls, it will require a fight against two Republicans, which have already received their party's support. Read more from the Finger Lakes Times
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Don’t vote? That would cost you under proposed NY bill
A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, D-Manhattan, would radically change the way political participation is handled in New York. If adopted the bill would mean anyone who is eligible to vote in New York that doesn’t turn in a ballot would be hit with a $10 fine. The interesting caveat with the bill though, in current form, is the...
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ELECTION RESULTS: Winners and losers from village contests (full-coverage)
The surprise from Tuesday’s slate of village elections was the loss of incumbent Waterloo Trustee David Duprey who has served on the board since 1996. In races that generated very few votes — Democrat Gina Suffredini and Republican John Butlak both secured seats on the Village Board. Butlak received 250 votes, while Suffredini secured 213. While there are still 44...
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Discussing healthcare, Guardian PILOT, and local elections in the FLX (podcast)
On Wednesday’s edition of the Debrief Podcast, Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso discussed a range of topics, which included the recent firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, as well as developments in the GOP healthcare proposal. The duo also discussed the future of companies like Guardian Glass, who recently won a significant upgrade to their PILOT agreement with the City...
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Reports detail campaign contributions to Seneca Falls board candidates
Campaign finance reports filed with the state Board of Elections show that the two Republicans elected to the Town Board last fall raised and spent more than $4,000 on their campaigns. One, Thomas Ruzicka, spent $4,414.92 — $4,000 of which was received from Waste Connections Inc., the parent company of Seneca Meadows Landfill. The 27-day post-election report shows Waste Connections...
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ABSENTEE COUNT: Duprey out as trustee in Waterloo
Village elections usually don’t command that many surprises. However, last Tuesday’s Waterloo Village election turned out to issue one of those unexpected surprises as longtime trustee David Duprey saw his 20 year run on the board come to an end. On Tuesday, absentee ballots were counted and the unofficial results were as follows: John Butlak: 262 (winner) Gina Suffredini: 245...
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Watkins Glen School District capital project vote Tuesday
Residents in the Watkins Glen Central School District will head to the polls to vote on the capital improvement project. Polls will be open from noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday, in the district office’s board room. The proposed project would cost $12.6 million. The school says it will not increase taxes. The district plans to update and renovate multiple areas...
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Legislator Rich John will run for re-election in Tompkins County
It’s the time of year when politicians begin committing to running in the fall. Legislator Rich John, who represents District 4 in Tompkins County, has announced he will run for re-election. John was elected to Tompkins County Legislature as a write-in candidate in 2015 after filling a vacancy. IthacaVoice.com: Read More
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Four seats open on Seneca Falls school board
There are four seats up for election this spring on the Seneca Falls school board, and three incumbents have said they plan to seek re-election. Pete Wormuth is the sole incumbent not running again. He has served on the board since 2004. Seeking re-election are board President Joe McNamara, who was first elected in 2008; Heather Zellers, who has been...
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Daly to run for Cayuga County Legislature District 11 seat
Elane Daly, former director of Cayuga County Health and Human Services, will seek the Democratic Committee endorsement for the county Legislature’s District 11 seat. Since retiring from the county, Daly has worked part-time as a program manager for East Hill Family Medical’s school-based dental program. She also serves as a board member for Unity House of Cayuga County and Auburn...
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ADA to challenge Gardner for Yates district attorney’s job
An assistant Steuben County district attorney plans to run for Yates County District Attorney this year against incumbent Valerie Gardner. “I’m at the point in my career where I want to go to the next level and be closer to my family,” said Todd Casella, a graduate of Wayne Central High School who lives in Hammondsport. “Keuka Lake has become...
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Candidates prepare for school board elections
Uncontested is the word for all but one school board race in Seneca County this spring. Monday was the deadline for candidates to submit the required petitions to be on the May 16 ballot. For the 12 seats up for election in four school districts, 12 petitions were filed for those seats. FL Times: Read More
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Nodzo to run for Cayuga County Legislature District 13 seat
Auburn native and former Auburn Enlarged City School District teacher Bob Nodzo will run for the Cayuga County Legislature’s District 13 seat this November, according to a release. He will seek endorsement from the Cayuga County Democratic Committee. “I was raised by parents who instilled in me both hard work and perseverance,” Nodzo said in a release. “I believe that...
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