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Mitrano holds forum in Seneca Falls addressing economy, national security, and more (video)

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Mitrano holds forum in Seneca Falls addressing economy, national security, and more (video)
On Sunday, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 23 Tracy Mitrano held a community forum – taking, and answering questions from the general public. She discussed the future of the Southern Tier, the economy, healthcare, national security, and some hyper-local environmental issues. Mitrano also engaged in some one-on-one style conversations at the end of the event – discussing other local issues... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Batman vows to create meaningful change for 126th

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Batman vows to create meaningful change for 126th
As Keith Batman, the Cayuga County Legislator who held the Chairmanship until 2018, sat down with FingerLakes1.com little more than a week before Election Day – he was optimistic about his odds. While beating any incumbent can be difficult – challenging Republican Gary Finch in the 126th Assembly District has Batman optimistic. He’s a formidable opponent, but Batman is hearing... more

Balter vs. Katko: What you should know about new poll in CNY House race

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Balter vs. Katko: What you should know about new poll in CNY House race
If the new Syracuse.com/Spectrum News/Siena College poll is to be believed, there has been virtually no change in the 24th Congressional District race over the past two months. The poll released early Sunday showed Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko leading Democratic challenger Dana Balter by 14 points, 53 to 39 percent. That’s nearly identical to the GOP congressman’s 15-point lead... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks elections, future of FLX

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks elections, future of FLX
What has Albany gotten right for the Finger Lakes? How detrimental is it to the region that state elections, like the one for Governor, have all but forgotten about Upstate New York? State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) has represented the 131st since 2000 when he was first elected. While the condition and reputation of Albany has evolved over... more

With help from NY Assembly Democrats, Batman outraises, outspends Finch

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With help from NY Assembly Democrats, Batman outraises, outspends Finch
Keith Batman received support from Albany Democrats in his bid to unseat Assemblyman Gary Finch in the 126th Assembly District race. In his 11-day pre-general filing posted Monday, Batman reported receipts totaling $16,825. More than half of the money came from the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee, which transferred $10,000 to the Scipio Democrat’s campaign. Batman received $1,900 from individuals and... more

Digging deeper into the arrest of Timothy Dean as double homicide investigation moves forward

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Ex-girlfriend arrested as double homicide investigation continues in Sodus
Media is learning more about the ex-girlfriend of the man killed in Sodus last week, and her current husband, who are facing child abuse charges. 25-year-old Charlene Childers and 32-year-old Timothy Dean are facing charges stemming from an incident that happened in May in Texas. Childers has two children with 28 –year-old Joshua Niles. He and his girlfriend, 24-year-old Amber... more

Cook Political Report: Mitrano gaining ground on Reed

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Cook Political Report: Mitrano gaining ground on Reed
A nationally recognized watcher of political races showed Democrat challenger Tracy Mitrano gaining ground on Republican incumbent Tom Reed in the 23rd Congressional District. The Cook Political Report changed its handicap of Reed-Mitrano race from “solid Republican” to “likely Republican” late last week. It was one of 10 congressional districts whose ratings were changed by Cook in advance of the... more

Batman vows to bring sign-stealing bandits to justice

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Batman vows to bring sign-stealing bandits to justice
New York State Assembly candidate Keith Batman jokingly condemned the brazen band of sign stealers who’ve reportedly nabbed several of his lawn signs in the town of Moravia. “Hey, I get it: Who doesn’t want Batman merchandise?” said Batman. “In all seriousness, please respect your neighbors and leave their signs alone. If you’d like one for yourself, contact my office... more

Balter outraises Katko by $1 million in CNY House race

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Balter outraises Katko by million in CNY House race
Dana Balter not only had the best fundraising quarter for a Syracuse-area congressional candidate, she raked in $1 million more than Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th district race. Federal Election Commission filings show Balter, D-Syracuse, raised $1,545,314.10 in the third quarter of 2018. Individual contributions accounted for nearly 87 percent of her total receipts. She collected an additional... more

Auburn native John Walsh, ‘America’s Most Wanted’ creator, stars in TV ad for Katko

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Auburn native John Walsh, ‘America’s Most Wanted’ creator, stars in TV ad for Katko
With Election Day three weeks away, a prominent Auburn native is playing a starring role in a new television commercial supporting U.S. Rep. John Katko’s re-election campaign. John Walsh, who created the hit TV show “America’s Most Wanted,” appears in Katko’s latest 30-second TV ad, which began airing Tuesday in the Syracuse media market. Walsh highlights his experience as an... more

Helming, Baldridge debate showcasing differing governing styles

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Helming, Baldridge debate showcasing differing governing styles
While the 54th New York Senate District candidates generally agreed on many issues, a battle of governing style arose during the candidate debate held at Cayuga Community College on Tuesday. Two years ago, incumbent Pam Helming, R-Canandaigua, vied for the Senate seat against Kenan Baldridge and Floyd Rayburn. Baldridge, the Democratic candidate from the town of Rose, has come back... more

Helming, O’Mara hold big fundraising leads

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Helming, O’Mara hold big fundraising leads
The campaigns for the region’s two Republican incumbent state senators are well ahead of their Democratic challengers just weeks away from election day, according to state Board of Election filings. Republican State Sen. Pam Helming, who is seeking her second two-year term after succeeding longtime state Sen. Mike Nozzolio in the 54th District, had $146,515, according to filings due Oct.... more

Rally set for Republicans in Ontario County this weekend

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Rally set for Republicans in Ontario County this weekend
The Ontario County Republican Committee has scheduled a Rally for Candidates starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Committee Headquarters, 15 Bristol Street in Canandaigua. Attending the rally will be Congressman Tom Reed, Senator Pam Helming, Senator Rich Funke, Assemblyman Brian Kolb, Kitty Karle for Ontario County Judge, Silvio Palermo for Ontario County Sheriff and Cathy Menikotz for... more

State funding will help complete Wharton Studio Museum in Ithaca

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State funding will help complete Wharton Studio Museum in Ithaca
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) will join representatives of the Wharton Studio Museum and Friends of Stewart Park, and City of Ithaca officials, to announce new state funding to assist the development and completion of the Wharton Studio Museum and Park Visitor Center in Ithaca’s Stewart Park. O’Mara secured the funding as part of the 2018-2019 New York State... more

House Republicans launch $645K ad campaign against Dana Balter

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House Republicans launch 5K ad campaign against Dana Balter
The national campaign committee for House Republicans has decided to spend $645,000 to help Rep. John Katko in an increasingly expensive election against Democrat Dana Balter. Until Tuesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee had stayed out of the 24th Congressional District election and allocated resources to help vulnerable Republicans in competitive races across the country. But the NRCC decided to begin an aggressive... more

How Cuomo’s campaign war chest became one of the nation’s largest

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How Cuomo’s campaign war chest became one of the nation’s largest
Halmar International did not have a state construction contract since 1988. But that soon changed. The Nanuet, Rockland County-based construction firm started to donate to Andrew Cuomo’s election campaigns. It gave $10,000 just prior to Cuomo’s first win in 2010, and $135,000 overall in his eight years in office. The company has since landed $236 million in state construction projects, plus a multitude of... more

Molinaro says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Cuomo faces charges

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Molinaro says he ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Cuomo faces charges
Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for governor, said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Gov. Andrew Cuomo is charged with a crime as a result of an ongoing FBI investigation into campaign contributions from a Hudson Valley health care organization. During a meeting Thursday with reporters and editors at syracuse.com, Molinaro said he expects the federal investigation eventually to result in... more

Auburn City Court Judge candidates Thurston, Buschman participate in forum

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Auburn City Court Judge candidates Thurston, Buschman participate in forum
The two candidates in the race for Auburn City Court Judge made their case to the court of public opinion Thursday in a televised presentation at Cayuga Community College. Steven Buschman and David Thurston are competing for the position vacated by Judge Michael McKeon, who announced in May he would not seek re-election, putting an end to a 20-year career as... more
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