STATEMENT FROM A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ON U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UPHOLD THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WASHINGTON – The following statement can be attributed to Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold the Affordable Care Act. In 2011, Attorney General Schneiderman filed a brief in support of [...]

NOMINEE CHRIS COLLINS NEEDS TO COME CLEAN ABOUT HIS SUPPORT OF THE RYAN BUDGET Budget Would Force Seniors to Pay More for Medicare While Cutting Taxes for the Rich Statement from Campaign Manager Frank Thomas: “Chris Collins has made it a hallmark of his campaign to avoid taking positions on key issues. But one thing [...]

COLLINS BEATS BELLAVIA 69-31%…WHY WOULDN’T CH. 2 CALL IT?…HASIOTIS GRABS GRASSROOTS ENDORSEMENT No offense to our friends at WGRZ, but we thought it was funny that on their fine 10pm Ch. 8 broadcast, they flashed the news that former Erie County Executive Chris Collins was leading former war hero David Bellavia by a 69-31% margin [...]

WHAT’S MISSING ON YOUR TV SCREEN ON PRIMARY EVE? What’s been missing on your TV screen for the past few weeks now that the eve of the June 26 primary for federal offices is at hand?… The answer is a torrent of Chris Collins commercials, blasting his congressional GOP primary opponent, Dave Bellavia and praising [...]

THE BELLAVIA CAMPAIGN ON A DEBATE THAT WAS “BY NO MEANS FAIR” On May 24, the Erie County Republican Women’s Federation (ECRWF) invited both Chris Collins and David Bellavia to debate in Clarence on June 19. The event was hosted by a group controlled by Mr. Collins and moderated by a politician who owes her [...]

MAZIARZ: “TAKE CARE OF CONSTITUENTS, ELECTIONS WILL TAKE CARE OF SELVES” In the wake of the successful Nick Wallenda Walk Across The Falls, NYS Senator George Maziarz is touting the event as an economic development boon to the Falls as avidly as he did when he originated the idea. Meanwhile, he is insisting that what [...]

CERETTO: WALLENDA EVENT HUGE WIN FOR NIAGARA FALLS Assemblyman John Ceretto (R,I-Lewiston) tonight applauded the accomplishments of Nik Wallenda, who became the first person ever to cross the Niagara Falls gorge on a tightrope. Ceretto noted the nighttime spectacular was the culmination of over a year of hard work by the Wallenda team, New York [...]

Siena College Poll: Obama Widens Lead Over Romney to 24 Points in New York State Seen as Better on All Issues, Obama Scores High on Terrorism & Health Care Plurality of Voters Says U.S. Is Worse Off Today Than it Was 4 Years Ago Large Majority Says Election Provides Clear Choice Between 2 Visions of [...]

Assemblyman John D. Ceretto Receives Crucial Backing for Reelection New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay today released the following statement regarding his party’s endorsement of Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for re-election in the 145th New York State Assembly District.  “Assemblyman John Ceretto has consistently and courageously put politics aside to work with his [...]

Strong Support forMinimumWage Hike, Small Biz Tax Cuts & Medical Marijuana Gillibrand Stays Strong As Republicans Remain Unknown Heading to Primary Voters Split on Re-electing Incumbent State Senators; MajorityWants Dems in Control Loudonville, NY. Governor Andrew Cuomo is viewed favorably by 70 percent and unfavorably by 24 percent (up slightly from 68-24 percent last month) [...]