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Donna Cathy files petitions for Seneca Co. Judge primary

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Donna Cathy files petitions for Seneca Co. Judge primary
Last week Donna Cathy filed petitions in this year’s race for Seneca County Judge to secure her ballot positions for the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines. “As I met hundreds of Seneca County residents collecting signatures over the past six weeks, it was clear that they want a judge who is impartial, is experienced and has common sense,” said... more

Despite costly primary, Balter for Congress raises $263K in second quarter

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Despite costly primary, Balter for Congress raises 3K in second quarter
Democratic candidate Dana Balter had to fend off a primary challenger, but she showed in the second quarter of 2018 that she can raise the money necessary to compete against Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race. Balter, D-Syracuse, raised $263,200 in the second quarter, according to her latest Federal Election Commission filing. The total represents... more

Objections filed to Porsch, Ettman county judge petitions

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Objections filed to Porsch, Ettman county judge petitions
A general objection has been filed to the Green Party nominating petition of David Ettman and to the Independence Party petition of Barry Porsch, both candidates for Seneca County judge. The objections were filed by Ailene Phillips of Seneca Falls with the Seneca County Board of Elections Monday. If Phillips follows up with specific objections to the petitions by July... more

Helming holds large financial advantage over Baldridge in NY Senate race

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Helming holds large financial advantage over Baldridge in NY Senate race
State Sen. Pam Helming’s six-figure war chest is considerably larger than Democratic challenger Kenan Baldridge’s negative balance. Helming, R-Canandaigua, raised $57,928 over the past six months and has $129,764 in the bank. She is seeking a second term representing the 54th Senate District, which includes 13 towns and a portion of Auburn in Cayuga County. Helming’s campaign reported receiving $1,850... more

Phillips files specific objections to Porsch, Ettman petitions

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Phillips files specific objections to Porsch, Ettman petitions
Specific objections have been filed to the Green Party nominating petitions of David Ettman and the Independence Party petitions of Barry Porsch, candidates for Seneca County judge. But the Seneca County Board of Elections will not rule on the objections until Monday, July 30. Election Commissioners Carl Same and Tiffany Folk are at a training conference the rest of the... more

Poll: Cuomo leads Nixon by 31 points in Democratic primary for governor

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Poll: Cuomo leads Nixon by 31 points in Democratic primary for governor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is maintaining a 2-to-1 lead over activist and actress Cynthia Nixon in their Democratic primary election matchup, according to a new Siena College poll published Tuesday. Cuomo leads Nixon 60 to 29 percent among likely voters in the Sept. 13 primary, the poll found. Cuomo’s 31-point lead is down 4 percentage points from Siena’s last... more

Cuomo campaign to donate maximum to Balter for Congress

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Cuomo campaign to donate maximum to Balter for Congress
As Dana Balter aims to unseat U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race, she will receive a large donation from New York’s top Democrat. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign will donate $2,700 — the maximum amount allowed for a federal office — to Balter’s campaign. She is one of 10 New York House candidates who will receive funds... more

Katko eyes solution to address mental health care provider shortage

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Katko eyes solution to address mental health care provider shortage
The co-chairs of the Mental Health Caucus in Congress have proposed legislation to address the lack of mental health care providers in many parts of the country. U.S. Reps. John Katko and Grace Napolitano introduced a bill that would establish a loan repayment program for mental health care professionals who work in a region where there’s a provider shortage. The... more

Auburn police union endorses Schenck for Cayuga County sheriff

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Auburn police union endorses Schenck for Cayuga County sheriff
The Auburn Police Department Local 195 has announced their support of Det. Lt. Brian Schenck in his campaign to become the next Cayuga County sheriff. In a press release Tuesday, the Auburn police union highlighted Schenck’s extensive law enforcement career and his “willingness to share his wisdom and insight” with the department. In March, Schenck announced his intention to run... more

Hearing finds Guy lacks signatures needed to qualify for NY Senate race

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Hearing finds Guy lacks signatures needed to qualify for NY Senate race
Republican candidate Rick Guy lacks the necessary signatures to qualify for the Republican primary in the 50th Senate District, a state Board of Elections hearing officer found Wednesday. A hearing was held in Albany to review Guy's petitions. He submitted 1,381 signatures, 602 of which were ruled out by the state Board of Elections. That leaves him with 779 signatures... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Kevin Henderson talks campaign for Ontario Co. Sheriff (podcast)
Taking more than three decades of experience with him, Ontario County Sheriff Candidate Kevin Henderson wants residents to know that he cares about the community and its future. Sitting down with Josh Durso on Inside the FLX, Henderson talked about his career, the things he learned, the processes that he’d like to see implemented if elected sheriff – and what... more

Race for Congress: Mitrano responds to Reed’s staff harassment claims

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Race for Congress: Mitrano responds to Reed’s staff harassment claims
Democratic challenger Tracy Mitrano has responded to allegations from Congressman Tom Reed’s campaign that her supporters threatened and harassed campaign staff at a rally in Olean in July. Reached for comment on Monday morning, Mitrano 59, of Penn Yan, distanced herself from the comment’s authors, stressing they are not associated with her campaign and are not registered volunteers. “I ask... more

Balter for Congress wins support of largest health care workers union

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Balter for Congress wins support of largest health care workers union
Dana Balter has secured her first union endorsement as she aims to unseat U.S. Rep. John Katko in the 24th Congressional District race. Balter, D-Syracuse, announced Monday that she has been endorsed by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. The union, which represents more than 400,000 members, is the largest health care workers union in the country. "We believe Dana will... more

Cayuga County GOP designates Antonacci to succeed state Sen. John DeFrancisco

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Cayuga County GOP designates Antonacci to succeed state Sen. John DeFrancisco
Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci is the designated Republican candidate for the 50th Senate District race. Antonacci was endorsed by the Cayuga County Republican Committee Wednesday. The vote was unanimous. He already has the support of the Onondaga County Republican Committee. After the vote, Antonacci called the endorsements “a very big vote of confidence” for his campaign. “I’m excited at... more

Brian Manktelow racks up GOP endorsements

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Brian Manktelow racks up GOP endorsements
Brian Manktelow’s quest for the Republican nomination in the race for the state Assembly’s 130th District seat seems to be lining up perfectly. On Thursday, he received the overwhelming endorsement of the Wayne County Republican Committee. Additionally, the Lyons town supervisor has landed the endorsements of the GOP committees in Oswego and Cayuga counties, which, with Wayne, make up the... more

Democratic hopefuls rally calling for Reed to be ousted this fall (video)

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Democratic hopefuls rally calling for Reed to be ousted this fall (video)
It might have been a chilly, damp day, but that didn’t stop the Democratic hopefuls vying to win this month’s primary for the 23rd Congressional District to turn out for a rally in front of Congressman Tom Reed’s office located in Geneva. “I don’t want to live in a society that gives up on the poor,” said Max Della Pia,... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor Baldridge talks challenge to Sen. Pam Helming in 54th (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor Baldridge talks challenge to Sen. Pam Helming in 54th (podcast)
Kenan Baldridge believes its time for change. The Rose Town Supervisor made a run for the 54th Senate District in 2016, and again, will make a run – this time challenging sitting Senator Pam Helming, who has represented the district since the retirement of Senator Michael Nozzolio. Supervisor Baldridge believes there is opportunity for improvement, and in an appearance on... more
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