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THE DEBRIEF: Election headlines, campaign ads, and victory odds ahead of Election Day (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Election headlines, campaign ads, and victory odds ahead of Election Day (podcast)
What’s the latest on local, regional, and state elections? Voters are only a few weeks away from #Decision2018; and while a lot of focus has been on national issues – some seriously close races have been forming over the last several months. Some of those have even been local. This week on The Debrief Podcast FL1 News Director Josh Durso... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the role of political ads during election season

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Discussing the role of political ads during election season
What is the role of a modern election ad? It’s a tricky question to answer, especially since most are geared toward generating negative buzz about a particular candidate. Last week the Auburn Citizen reported on an ad, which hit airwaves earlier in the week – featuring John Walsh, creator of the hit TV series ‘America’s Most Wanted’. His ad supported... more

Finch regains financial edge over Batman in NY Assembly race

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Finch regains financial edge over Batman in NY Assembly race
With four weeks to go until Election Day, Assemblyman Gary Finch holds a slight financial advantage over Democratic challenger Keith Batman in the 126th Assembly District race. Finch, R-Springport, reported receipts totaling $36,747 and $20,970.17 in expenses, according to his 32-day pre-general campaign finance filing. He has a closing balance of $23,626.30. Batman, D-Scipio, raised $27,559 and spent $27,543.09. He... more

Mitrano forum in Seneca Falls to be moderated by FL1’s Josh Durso

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Mitrano forum in Seneca Falls to be moderated by FL1’s Josh Durso
There are no congressional debates scheduled to take place here, but area residents will have a chance to ask candidate Tracy Mitrano about the issues that matter most to them at a town hall meeting, which will take place on  Sunday, October 21 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Seneca Falls Community Center, 35 Water Street. Organized by Indivisible Seneca Falls... more

Siena poll shows big lead for Cuomo over Molinaro

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Siena poll shows big lead for Cuomo over Molinaro
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) leads his closest rival by 22 percentage points in a six-person field for governor, a Siena College poll released Monday found. The poll found Cuomo leading Republican Marc Molinaro 50 percent to 28 percent. Cynthia Nixon received 10 percent as the candidate of the Working Families Party. Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe, Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins... more

Dana Balter shatters fundraising record, raises $1.5M in race against Rep. John Katko

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Dana Balter shatters fundraising record, raises .5M in race against Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, the Democratic nominee in New York’s 24th Congressional District race, will report a record-setting fundraising quarter later this month, her campaign announced Monday. Balter, D-Syracuse, raised more than $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2018. That’s more than any Syracuse-area congressional candidate has raised in one quarter in modern political history. Before Balter’s haul, Federal Election Commission... more

Kirschgessner faces domestic violence claims from ex-wife amid campaign to challenge Sen. O’Mara

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Kirschgessner faces domestic violence claims from ex-wife amid campaign to challenge Sen. O’Mara
The Ithaca Times reports that Amanda Kirchgessner, a progressive Democratic candidate contending for a seat in the New York State Senate representing the 58th District, has been accused of several instances of domestic violence and abuse during her last marriage. According to the Times, Kirchgessner’s ex-wife, Brandi Morgan said an abusive pattern in the latter years of their marriage. That... more

Batman receives endorsement from DiNapoli in race for 126th

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Batman receives endorsement from DiNapoli in race for 126th
Keith Batman, candidate for the New York State Assembly’s 126th District, representing parts of Cayuga, Cortland, Chenango and Onondaga counties, announced today that he has received an endorsement from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Keith Batman has proven himself to be a hardworking, honest and accountable public servant,” said DiNapoli. “He is committed to fiscal responsibility and government transparency... more

THE DEBRIEF: Tackling plastic straws, primary results, and the FLX Welcome Center (podcast)

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THE DEBRIEF: Tackling plastic straws, primary results, and the FLX Welcome Center (podcast)
As fall approaches, the election season is heating up. Primaries are over, and there is plenty to discuss on this week’s edition of The Debrief Podcast. Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the following headlines: Primary results across New York State (New York Times) Controversy and fallout surrounding investigation into FLX Welcome Center Canandaigua officials consider banning plastic straws... more

Folk resigns as Waterloo town justice, assistant county attorney

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Folk resigns as Waterloo town justice, assistant county attorney
Christopher Folk has resigned as Waterloo town justice and assistant Seneca County attorney, effective Sept. 30. He said his future plans may be clearer next week. “While I will be leaving the bench at the end of September, I will continue to be a part of my local community and the new roles that I undertake will be purposeful to... more

Katko uses taxpayer-funded mailers to tout record on issues affecting seniors, women

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Katko uses taxpayer-funded mailers to tout record on issues affecting seniors, women
U.S. Rep. John Katko is “working for New York’s seniors” and “standing up for women in Washington.” Those were the themes of two taxpayer-funded mailers sent in August to select 24th Congressional District residents. In one mailer, Katko, R-Camillus, highlights his support of preserving Social Security and reducing drug costs for Medicare recipients. He also mentions his opposition to Supplemental... more

Has NYS learned anything through convictions, sentencing?

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Has NYS learned anything through convictions, sentencing?
As a former close aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces a six-year prison sentence, it’s not clear what, if anything, state government can do to police itself. And it’s likely the corruption cases won’t sway voters this fall. “It’s hard to believe that Albany has learned anything,” said Blair Horner, the legislative director of the New York Public Interest Research... more

Katko highlights work on water quality issues in new campaign ad

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Katko highlights work on water quality issues in new campaign ad
The latest television commercial released by U.S. Rep. John Katko's campaign seeks to emphasize his work on water quality issues affecting central New York. The 30-second ad released Saturday is airing on Syracuse-area broadcast and cable TV stations. The commercial, titled "What I'm Focused On," is narrated by Katko, R-Camillus, and he makes multiple on-camera appearances. "Dangerous toxins have threatened... more

Molinaro unveils ‘corruption’ website aimed at Gov. Cuomo

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Molinaro unveils ‘corruption’ website aimed at Gov. Cuomo
Republican candidate for governor Marc Molinaro on Sunday unveiled a website encouraging state workers to play the role of whistleblower in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration. The website, called Cuomo Leaks, provides a place for potential whistleblowers to upload government documents and give tips to the Molinaro campaign. “This is not how a state with proper checks and balances operates,” Molinaro... more

Molinaro proposes cutting NYS taxes on small manufacturers

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Molinaro proposes cutting NYS taxes on small manufacturers
Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for governor, said during a visit to Syracuse Tuesday that the state should erase income taxes on small manufacturers as well as large companies organized as so-called “C-corporations.” The move would reduce taxes on manufacturers organized as “S-corporations”, which are usually small and family-owned, by about $90 million per year, he said. The idea already... more

Mitrano launches ‘One District’ campaign, holds forum in Geneva (video)

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Mitrano launches ‘One District’ campaign, holds forum in Geneva (video)
Democratic Congressional Nominee Tracy Mitrano (NY-23) announced the kick off of her “One District” Campaign and hosted a town hall in Geneva on Wednesday. In the spirit of reaching as many people as possible throughout the district, Mitrano said that she will be hosting a series of town halls in the remaining ten counties of New York’s 23rd Congressional District... more

Indicted GOP lawmaker Collins will stay on ballot

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Indicted GOP lawmaker Collins will stay on ballot
Indicted Rep. Chris Collins (R) will stay on the ballot in his New York congressional district this fall, the Buffalo News reported Monday. Collins, who was arrested on insider trading charges this summer, is following the advice of his criminal attorneys who worry that Democrats would mount protracted legal battles if he removed his name, according to four unidentified sources... more
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