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Friday, November 20, 2009
More Local Politics Stories
Conservative withdraws NY House race concessionALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman has withdrawn his concession in the close 23rd District Congressional race as New York election officials begin counting paper ballots. Read more » 
Residents and officials give new license plates a seal of disapproval
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - "Thumbs down." That's the overall reaction to the new license plate initiative. Facebook friends, State Senators and County Clerks all agree - it doesn't work. Read more » 
Oneida County Legislature, Utica First Ward race results are inONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - As re-canvassing for Oneida County's 2009 election continues, the results of several races, including Utica Common Council and Oneida County Legislature, are in. Read more » 
Efforts to tighten budgets in Utica pick up steam
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Utica Mayor David Roefaro recently released a memo addressed to department heads with regard to cutting spending, calling for budgets to be reduced by 2%. This following a hiring freeze put into effect several months ago. Read more » 
Scozzafava resigns from leadership roleALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A Republican state assemblywoman who endorsed a Democrat after pulling out of a special congressional election in upstate New York earlier this month has resigned from her position as Assembly minority whip. Read more » 
Arcuri: healthcare reform decision "bigger than politics"
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Will the decision to vote in favor of the healthcare reform bill come back to haunt congressional representatives when they once again come up for re-election? Read more » 
Did your Congressman vote yes or no?WASHINGTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - Five of 29 New York Congressmen voted against the controversial healthcare bill, which passed by only a slim margin. Which way did your congressman go? Read more »
House passes health care billWASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans. Read more » 
Republicans clings to small presence in top New York officesALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV/AP) - Republicans in New York have lost long-held territory to Democrats in two special congressional elections in the past eight months, leaving some wondering if the GOP still has the power to win top-level races in the left-leaning state. Read more » 
Former attorney who distributed scandalous legislature letter now denies it
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A letter accusing certain Oneida County legislators of blackmail, extortion and sweetheart deals has become a hot potato; no one, including the legislator whose signature appears at the end of the letter, will admit to writing it or delivering it. Read more » 
Paterson launches statewide campaign adsALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Democratic Governor David Paterson has launched a multimillion dollar, statewide TV ad campaign - the first in the 2010 governor's race. Read more » 
State Democratic senators relent, will attend joint sessionALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Facing a break in their ranks amid criticism they were snubbing the governor during a fiscal crisis, the Senate's Democrats now plan to attend Gov. David Paterson's speech to a joint session of the Legislature on Monday. Read more » 
Scandalous letter alleges blackmail, hush money among Oneida County Legislators
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A letter circulating among Oneida County lawmakers makes scathing accusations of blackmail and hush money....and sweetheart leases based on personal relationships. Read more » 
Herkimer County Republicans think County Jail project could now move forward with ease
HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - In a county where the Republican party is used to controlling seats in county government, the GOP expanded their control of the Herkimer County Board of Legislators on Tuesday - with the Republicans now holding 14 of the possible 17 seats. Read more » 
Tyksinski Prepares for Transition
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - New Hartford Town Supervisor-Elect Republican Patrick Tyksinski has numerous challenges in front of him. Read more » 
How did Smajic still get votes?
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Less than 12 hours ago, a candidate whom a court decision had forced off the ballot in Utica's First Ward Council race appeared to have a commanding lead. Read more » 
Election officials deal with minor voting problems on Election Day
(WKTV) - As election results came in, Oneida County Election officials sent workers out to deal with minor problems throughout the district, including some in Whitesboro, Sherrill, New York Mills and throughout Utica. Read more » 
First Ward candidate Vescera disputes recollection of election night incident
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Utica Common Council First Ward Candidate Frank Vescera says he's being unfairly portrayed in an election night incident at Kennedy Plaza apartments. Read more » 
Democrat wins House seat in 23rd Congressional DistrictALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Democrat Bill Owens has captured the special election for a New York congressional seat that became a fight over the identity of the Republican Party. Read more » 
No winner in Utica Common Council 1st Ward race, candidate accused of punching poll workerUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The race for the Common Council 1st Ward took some interesting twists Tuesday night with one candidate who was not even supposed to be on the ballot appearing to get the most votes and another candidate facing harassment charges. Read more » 
Pat Tyksinski wins New Hartford Town Supervisor raceNEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Republican Pat Tyksinski is now the Town Supervisor-elect in New Hartford after beating out his opponent Bill Morris by more than 25% of the vote. Read more » 
Expert: Off-Year elections get a bad rap
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Central New Yorkers have little in the way of nationally significant races with the exception of the 23rd congressional district match between Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Doug Hoffman. Read more » 
Voters weigh proposition regarding prisoners and charitable organizations
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Political candidates weren't the only people on the ballot this election day - New York State is also asking voters to decide a matter regarding prison inmates. Read more » 
23rd Congressional race shines national spotlight on North Country
BOONVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - A political race in northern Oneida County has attracted national attention, and has voters lining up, waiting up to half an hour to cast their vote. Read more » 
Lever missing on machine for Utica 4th Ward candidate
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - There was a gaffe in Utica today that may cost one candidate the Common Council's 4th ward. Read more » |
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