Local Republicans stump for Molinaro ahead of election day
CORNING — Republican candidate for Governor, Marc Molinaro, spent the beginning of the weekend before election day barnstorming across the Southern Tier accompanied by the region’s GOP politicians. The Dutchess County executive rallied at The Center at Sullivan Kitchen and Bath in South Corning Friday afternoon alongside Republicans Rep. Tom Reed, NY Senator Tom O’Mara,…
Mitrano addresses Dresser-Rand, economic climate
ITHACA — Democratic congressional candidate Tracy Mitrano was fielding questions from voters at a town hall event two hours east of Wellsville Friday when a voter asked her about the closing of the Dresser-Rand facility. “It’s a German company. It makes — what are those things, things in engines, car parts,” Mitrano said, struggling to…
Lt. Gov. challenger speaks to upstate concerns
Jumaane Williams stopped in Ithaca Thursday on his 7-hour trip to Buffalo from his Brooklyn New York City Council district — likely his last visit upstate before the Sept. 13 primary where he’s challenging incumbent Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY~
State senate candidates split on details at meet and greet
The two candidates for New York State’s 58th Senate district, Amanda Kirchgessner and Michael Lausell, made a public appearance at a forum in Ithaca before voters head to the polls on Sept. 13 to decide which of the two Democrats will appear on the ballot in November. ~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY~
Mitrano, Reed share sentiments on NAFTA negotiations
~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY~ United State Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland have been in nearly continuous negotiations since the White House announced a preliminary bilateral trade deal with Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement last Monday. Both Republican southern tier Rep. Tom Reed and his…
Rep. Reed: Collins “made right decision to suspend campaign”
~CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY~ “Rep. Tom Reed reacted Tuesday to the fallout after the indictment of his colleague and neighboring New York Republican Congressman Chris Collins on charges insider trading in an Australian pharmaceutical company using his place in the House. ‘He’s obviously dealing with a very serious situation, him and his family,…
Assemblywoman Lifton reflects on the year in the state house
Lawmakers have closed the doors of the state house for 2018. Local Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton spoke with The Ithaca Times about her thoughts on the year’s session and what lies ahead in this election cycle. –CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY–
Legislators leave Albany shrugging in partisan gridlock
Last week, the sun set on the statehouse in Albany as legislators left the chamber marred in partisan gridlock leaving hopes of major legislative achievements by Democrats or Republicans up in the air amid midterm elections that could change the partisan landscape of the state government. –CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY–