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Oswego man sentenced for injuring pedestrian, leaving accident in Sterling

Oswego man sentenced for injuring pedestrian, leaving accident in Sterling
On a cold, December night in 2016, Timothy Oleyourryk was driving back to his Oswego home when, he said, he made a series of "bad decisions." At around 10 p.m. Dec. 10, Oleyourryk was driving down Old State Road in the town of Sterling, a plow attached to the front of his 2011 Chevy Silverado. He had just finished chaperoning... more

Auburn attorney seeking election for city court judge

Auburn attorney seeking election for city court judge
An Auburn attorney is hoping to be the next city court judge. On Monday, Steven H. Buschman announced he will be seeking the Democratic nomination for Auburn City Court Judge. A senior partner at WHMB P.C., he specializes in domestic relations, real estate and misdemeanor criminal matters. Born and raised in Auburn, Buschman, 47, graduated from SUNY Oswego and the... more

Molinaro, GOP candidate for NY governor, picks Killian to be his running mate

Molinaro, GOP candidate for NY governor, picks Killian to be his running mate
A former elected official and two-time state Senate candidate from Westchester County has been chosen to be presumptive Republican gubernatorial nominee Marc Molinaro’s running mate. Molinaro’s campaign announced Sunday that Julie Killian, a married mother of five and a former deputy mayor and city councilor in Rye, will join the GOP ticket. “Julie Killian is a champion for people who... more

Newark mayor will seek another term; focuses on ‘quality of life’ in village

Newark mayor will seek another term; focuses on ‘quality of life’ in village
On Monday Village of Newark Mayor, Jonathan Taylor, announced he will seek re-election in the upcoming elections this Fall. Taylor has served as mayor since 2014, when he was elected to replace retiring mayor, Peter Blandino. Prior to that, Taylor served as village trustee from 2012 to 2014. “I have really enjoyed serving this community. Over the last four years... more

Batman kicks off NY Assembly campaign with Auburn fundraiser

Batman kicks off NY Assembly campaign with Auburn fundraiser
There was no signal needed for Batman to appear at this event. Cayuga County Legislator Keith Batman formally launched his campaign for state Assembly by holding a fundraiser Sunday at the Phoenix Building in Auburn. Batman, a Democrat, is challenging state Assemblyman Gary Finch. Finch, R-Springport, represents the 126th Assembly District which includes parts of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland and Onondaga... more

Baldridge hits Helming hard on ethics, environment

Baldridge hits Helming hard on ethics, environment
When Kenan Baldridge ran for state Senate two years ago, his Republican opponent had no state legislative record that he could address. She does now. Baldridge, a Democrat who was soundly defeated by Republican Pam Helming of Canandaigua two years ago in the race to represent the state Senate’s 54th District, is back and hitting the Republican hard. In remarks... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor Manktelow talks race for 130th Assembly District

INSIDE THE FLX: Supervisor Manktelow talks race for 130th Assembly District
Lyons Town Supervisor Brian Manktelow says he’s running to restore the American Dream in New York State. He criticized Albany’s deadlock, the stagnation of the state’s economy, and wants to advocate for real change. On Friday, Manktelow was in-studio talking about issues impacting the region as a guest on Inside the FLX. Watch or listen to the entire conversation below:... more

Clyde Mayor Jerry Fremouw officially announces his candidacy for 130th

Clyde Mayor Jerry Fremouw officially announces his candidacy for 130th
It’s official now. Clyde Mayor Jerry Fremouw announced his candidacy to succeed Assemblyman Robert Oaks in the 130th District on Friday. “Family, friends, and supporters – this is a short message to inform you that I am at this time seeking the endorsement of the Wayne County Republican, Conservative, and Independant parties to be considered to run for the 130... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Former Chairman Batman talks challenge to Assemblyman Finch (podcast)

INSIDE THE FLX: Former Chairman Batman talks challenge to Assemblyman Finch (podcast)
On Tuesday, former Cayuga County Legislature Chairman Keith Batman was in-studio talking about his candidacy for New York Assembly’s 126th District. The move to run for Assembly, and challenge Assemblyman Gary Finch, came after he elected to not seek another term as chairman of the legislature. While the Democrat has received a wave of support from those in Scipio and... more

Assemblyman Finch endorses Molinaro for NY governor

Assemblyman Finch endorses Molinaro for NY governor
Two months after Assemblyman Gary Finch announced his support for state Sen. John DeFrancisco in the race for governor, he is now endorsing the likely Republican gubernatorial nominee. Finch, R-Springport, backed Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for governor. He made the announcement in a news release Monday. The two men are former state Assembly colleagues. Before being elected county executive,... more

Wayne County supervisor running for GOP nod to succeed Oaks in NY Assembly

Wayne County supervisor running for GOP nod to succeed Oaks in NY Assembly
Twenty-four hours after Assemblyman Bob Oaks announced he will not run for re-election this year, he received a call from Lyons Supervisor Brian Manktelow. Manktelow, who was a state Senate candidate in 2016, wants to succeed Oaks, R-Macedon, in the state Assembly. In a phone interview Monday, Manktelow confirmed he is running for the Republican nomination in the 130th Assembly... more

Seneca District Attorney Barry Porsch running for County Judge

Seneca District Attorney Barry Porsch running for County Judge
Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch announced that he is seeking election to the office of Seneca County Court Judge in this fall’s election. Last November, Porsch was soundly re-elected to a third term as District Attorney, winning as the candidate of both the Republican and Democratic Parties and making Porsch the only District Attorney in New York State who... more

Mayor of Clyde to seek support for 130th bid

Mayor of Clyde to seek support for 130th bid
After the unexpected announcement that Assemblyman Bob Oaks would not seek another term in the 130th District, Lyons Town Supervisor Brian Manktelow quickly announced his candidacy. Now, Clyde Mayor Jerry Fremouw announced his intent to become a candidate. In a post to Facebook, Mayor Fremouw described his interest in continuing the work of the district. “This is a short message... more

Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County comptroller, running to succeed DeFrancisco in NY Senate

Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County comptroller, running to succeed DeFrancisco in NY Senate
Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County’s top fiscal officer for more than a decade, has informed Republican committee members that he is running for the party’s nomination in the 50th Senate District race. In a letter obtained by The Citizen, Antonacci told Onondaga County Republican Committee members that he was encouraged by state senators to run for the seat currently held by... more

Auburn judge announces retirement; part-time justice seeks to replace him

Auburn judge announces retirement; part-time justice seeks to replace him
After two 10-year terms, Auburn City Court Judge Michael F. McKeon said he will not seek re-election in November. McKeon was first elected as city court judge in 1999, when he succeeded Judge James G. Cuddy. The Democrat was then re-elected in 2009 and has served as an acting Cayuga County and Family Court judge since 2010. According to public... more
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