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DeFrancisco puts 2015 NY Senate majority leader vote aside, praises ‘classmate’ Nozzolio

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DeFrancisco puts 2015 NY Senate majority leader vote aside, praises ‘classmate’ Nozzolio
When state Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco arrived Saturday at a ceremony honoring retiring state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, he said his longtime colleague had a message for him. “Be nice,” Nozzolio said, according to DeFrancisco — the keynote speaker at the event held at Veterans Memorial Park in Auburn. The Auburn Citizen – News: Read More more

Floyd Rayburn endorsed by Rochester Chamber of Commerce in NY Senate race

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Floyd Rayburn endorsed by Rochester Chamber of Commerce in NY Senate race
Floyd Rayburn hasn’t decided whether he’ll continue campaigning in the 54th Senate District race, but he’s still picking up endorsements. The Rochester Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rayburn, who won the Reform Party primary to secure a spot on the general election ballot. According to Rayburn’s campaign, it’s the first time the chamber has supported a minor party candidate in a... more

NFIB, small business advocacy group, endorses Assemblyman Gary Finch for re-election

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NFIB, small business advocacy group, endorses Assemblyman Gary Finch for re-election
A leading small business advocacy group in New York is taking sides in the 126th Assembly District race. The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Assemblyman Gary Finch for re-election. The organization backed the incumbent Republican over Democratic challenger Diane Dwire. The Auburn Citizen – News: Read More more

Helming won’t be taking part in Geneva forum for 54th Senate district race

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Helming won’t be taking part in Geneva forum for 54th Senate district race
Candidates in the state Senate race for the 54th District have been invited to take part in a forum hosted by the Geneva League of Women Voters. But the Republican candidate, Pam Helming, won’t be there. The Candidates’ Forum will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Geneva Central School District’s North Street School... more

Assemblyman Gary Finch opposes pay increase for NY legislators

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Assemblyman Gary Finch opposes pay increase for NY legislators
If it wasn't clear before, Assemblyman Gary Finch wants to make it clear now: He opposes pay hikes for state legislators. Finch's opponent, Democratic candidate Diane Dwire, called on the Republican assemblyman to "take a stand" on potential pay raises for legislators. He initially came out against one proposal that would raise legislators' salaries from $79,500 to $116,900 a year.... more

FingerLakes1.com to host major debates as candidates for 54th, SF Town Council face off

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FingerLakes1.com to host major debates as candidates for 54th, SF Town Council face off
Throughout the months of September and October voters have been listening to candidates on the national stage talk about issues at crucial debates. Debates are incredibly important because they connect voters and candidates in a way that campaign events, or simple meet-and-greets cannot. When it comes to local politics – debates and forums are discussed – but happen with less... more

At Auburn forum, candidates seeking to succeed Nozzolio disagree on recall elections

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At Auburn forum, candidates seeking to succeed Nozzolio disagree on recall elections
You usually don't see too many, if any, back-and-forth exchanges at candidate forums. That wasn't the case at this month's installment of the Wednesday Morning Roundtable. Kenan Baldridge and Pam Helming, two candidates running to succeed retiring state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, differed on whether New York should allow recall elections. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states... more

Should NY have full-time legislature? State Senate candidates disagree at Auburn forum

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Should NY have full-time legislature? State Senate candidates disagree at Auburn forum
An idea floated in the aftermath of several public corruption cases involving New York state legislators received support from the Democratic challenger in the 51st Senate District race. But the incumbent, state Sen. Jim Seward, isn’t a fan. At an hour-long televised forum Thursday at Cayuga Community College in Auburn, Democratic candidate Jermaine Bagnall-Graham said he supports shifting from a... more

Geneva forum features two of three candidates for 54th District

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Geneva forum features two of three candidates for 54th District
If there’s one thing we learned about Kenan Baldridge and Floyd Rayburn Thursday night during a candidate’s forum for the state Senate’s 54th District seat, both of them want to see landfills come to an end in the Finger Lakes. Baldridge, the Democrat and supervisor of the town of Rose, Wayne County, and Rayburn, a Republican running on the Reform... more

Helming re-affirms commitment to FingerLakes1.com debate slated for Nov. 3rd at 8 pm

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Helming re-affirms commitment to FingerLakes1.com debate slated for Nov. 3rd at 8 pm
All three candidates running for New York State Senate in the 54th District reaffirmed their commitment on Tuesday. After select outlets reported confusion over the date and time of the debate, which had Canandaigua Supervisor Pam Helming uncertain about the details of the debate – her campaign confirmed that she would be taking part in the November 3rd debate. A... more

Seneca Falls Town Council Debate: Candidates meet to talk issues

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Seneca Falls Town Council Debate: Candidates meet to talk issues
Two candidates vying for Seneca Falls Town Council seats on November 8th met in the FingerLakes1.com studio in downtown Seneca Falls to discuss the issues. The debate, which was initially going to include all four candidates – was modified slightly after Lou Ferarra Jr. and Thomas Ruzicka informed FingerLakes1.com that they would not be able to attend due to scheduling... more

Deacon, Katko put Cayuga County in spotlight at first televised debate in race for Congress

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Deacon, Katko put Cayuga County in spotlight at first televised debate in race for Congress
Cayuga County doesn't often steal some of the limelight from Onondaga County, but that was the case Tuesday during the first televised debate in the 24th Congressional District race. The latter half of the hour-long debate, which aired on Time Warner Cable News, featured several references to Auburn and the county. The Auburn Citizen – News: Read More more

Comptroller DiNapoli headlines Auburn fundraiser for Diane Dwire in 126th Assembly race

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Comptroller DiNapoli headlines Auburn fundraiser for Diane Dwire in 126th Assembly race
One of New York’s statewide elected officials will visit Cayuga County next week to support Democratic challenger Diane Dwire in the 126th Assembly District race. New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will headline a fundraiser for Dwire, D-Camillus, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at A.T. Walley & Co., 119 Genesee St. Tickets for the event range from $100 to $500.... more

Cayuga County BOE: All candidates for county, town seats uncontested

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Cayuga County BOE: All candidates for county, town seats uncontested
In a state and federal election year, there are few candidates running for office in Cayuga County. And those who are running are all unopposed so far, according to the county’s elections board. Candidates who collected party designating signatures had to file their petitions by July 14. Another period for independent petitions is coming up in August. Here are the... more
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