McCall for a Second Term as State Comptroller
The article endorses H. Carl McCall for re-election as New York state comptroller. It highlights his stewardship of the state pension fund, growth from 56 billion in 1993 to over 100 billion, reduced local government contributions by 105 million, and a 100 million commitment to the New York Business Development Corporation for small business loans. It notes his independent stance and debt-reduction proposals while naming Bruce A. Blakeman and Howie Hawkins as opponents.
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H.carl McCall
McCall
Long Island
Bruce A. Blakeman
Howie Hawkins
New York State Common Retirement Fund
McCail
New York Business Development Corporation
Albany
Return Hoffmann to Senate in 48th District race
The Herald Journal endorses Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann seeking an eighth two year term in the 48th District covering Madison and parts of eastern Onondaga and Oneida counties. Janet Burman trails with energy policy, school aid, and Indian land claim issues as Hoffmann touts dairy industry support and anti corruption stance. Hoffmann is praised as a clear voice for farmers and reform and notes Jenna’s Law’s parole abolition as a GOP achievement.
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Albany
Janet Burman
Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Madison
Onondaga
Oneida
Herald-Journal
Burman
Senate
Hoffmann
Fabius
New York
Jenna
Old Boys
DeFrancisco seeks fourth term in 49th Senate race
Republican John DeFrancisco campaigns for a fourth two year term representing the 49th Senate District including Syracuse and much of Onondaga County. He faces Democrat Lee Platovkos in a race amid critique of collaboration with local leaders and focus on central New York needs.
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John DeFrancisco
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Lee Plavou- Kos
DeFrancisco
Griefhabers
Jenna
DePrancisco
Senate
George Pataki
Rockefeller
Clinton Square
Armory Square
Albany
Assembly
Michael Bragman
D-Cicero
Bernardi
Pirro
Central New York
Mayor Roy Bernardi defends free speech in Syracuse letter
The mayor argues First Amendment rights come with responsibility amid debate over Marilyn Manson concert. He notes strong public concern, explains city permit rules, and says officials will decide soon after reviewing safety and health considerations. He emphasizes informed, fair process and accountability.
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Roy Bernardi
Herald-Journal
Syracuse
Andrena Irvin
Post-Standard
Landmark Theatre
Departments of Police, Fire and Codes
Sheriff Walsh backs pay hike amid 500-strong department
The letter endorses Sheriff Kevin Walsh noting a 3 percent annual raise over four years and workload of 500 plus staff on 24/7 duty. It contrasts his pay with other county heads and lauds his law enforcement and jail management skills while urging voters to support his reelection. The piece also criticizes opponent Bill Magnarelli over remarks at a Chamber debate.
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Walsh
Kevin Walsh
Bruce N. Johnson
Liverpool
Incumbents D’Amato and Walsh Faulted on Education
The piece argues voters should reassess incumbents Al D’Amato and James Walsh due to voting records unfriendly to education. It notes Walsh supported public funds for private schools, cut overtime wages, clashed with unions, and faced eight of nine AFT votes as wrong. D’Amato backed private schooling, block grants, and ran anti-teacher ads.
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U.S
al D'Amato
James Walsh
Walsh
American Federation of Teachers
Sen
D'Amato
Inkymoen
Corbett Urged by Lyons to Seek Ethical Assembly Seat
In a local political appeal Rebecca Lyons emphasizes the need for ethical and caring public officials. She argues Corbett lacks rebuttal chance in opening remarks and urges voters in the 120th District to back Jim Corbett for the state Assembly.
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120Th
Jim Corbett
State Assembly
Rebecca Lyons
Syracuse
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