NIAGARA COUNTY DEMOCRATS ENDORSE RESTAINO, WITRYOL…NO SURPRISES The Niagara County Democratic Party offered no surprises whatsoever as they endorsed Barack Obama and Joe Biden for re-election along with US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Also backed were attorney Bob Restaino for the NYS Assembly and Amy Witryol for the NYS Senate. The NC Dems also voted to [...]

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NIAGARA COUNTY DEMOCRATS TO ENDORSE RESTAINO, WITRYOL…WILL A DEM EMERGE FOR CITY COURT? The Niagara County Democratic Committee will meet on Wednesday night to endorse prominent Niagara Falls attorney Bob Restaino for the Democratic nomination for the NYS Assembly. Restaino will challenge first term Republican NYS Assemblyman John Ceretto in November. Also the NC Dems [...]

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Council resolution encourages City to do business locally Niagara Falls City Councilman Glenn Choolokian, in an effort to support locally owned businesses, will introduce a resolution at the May 29, 2012 council meeting titled, “Relative to Promoting City Purchasing Opportunities for Local Businesses in the City of Niagara Falls.” The resolution is supported by fellow [...]

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There will be a fundraiser for the 145th District NYS Assembly of Democrat Robert M. Restaino Thursday, May 31, Como Restaurant, 2201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls 5:30-7:30pm Food, Refreshments…$45/ $80 Couples Checks can be made out to: Friends of Robert M. Restaino Main PO Box 2202 Niagara Falls, NY 14302 Call 285-8185 for more information

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CERETTO THANKS NIK WALLENDA ON FINAL DAY OF LOCAL TRAINING FOR NIAGARA FALLS EVENT Assemblyman John Ceretto (R, I,-Lewiston) today praised Nik Wallenda on his final day of local training before his walk across the Niagara Falls gorge. Ceretto sponsored the legislation to allow Nik Wallenda to traverse the Niagara Falls gorge last year. “This [...]

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HOUSE APPROVES DEFENSE BILL, INCLUDES AMENDMENT COSPONSORED BY HOCHUL TO PROTECT AIR BASE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual legislation that authorizes funding for the nation’s military. The legislation included an amendment cosponsored by Congresswoman Kathy Hochul that would prohibit the US Air [...]

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NIAGARA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN JEREMY SCHNURR: FOCUSED ON VICTORY…RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION ON THEME OF “HEALING AND UNITY” In case anyone had any doubts, Niagara County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Schnurr will run for re-election next September in an attempt to unite the NC Dem Party. “The themes of my re-election campaign will be healing and unity,” [...]

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WHAT’S BEHIND THE DESTINO VS. MAZIARZ CHALLENGE What’s behind the Republican primary challenge launched by Niagara Falls attorney and School Board Member Johnny Destino vs. veteran NYS Senator George Maziarz? Here’s the scoop: Destino was the GOP nominee challenging Democratic Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster last year. Originally, he feels he was led to believe [...]

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SENATOR MAZIARZ SAYS: MAMMOGRAPHY SAVES LIVES Mothers Day Breast Cancer Walk set for Lockport on Sunday Senator George Maziarz has joined with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother’s Day campaign to urge women to get mammograms. “I want to wish all of the women a Happy Mother’s [...]

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BELLAVIA CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY FROM COLLINS Candidate for Congress asks “why is Mr. Collins so secretive, so afraid?” (CLARENCE, NY) – Republican candidate for Congress David Bellavia today called out his opponent former Erie County Executive Chris Collins for dodging debates and refusing to release his tax records. “It’s time for Mr. Collins to come [...]

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