Nolan defeats Proskin for 42nd district senate seat
Democratic State Senator Howard Nolan defeated challenger Arnold Proskin in the 42nd district by 76,357 to 58,604. Nolan celebrated at a Colonie victory event while Proskin acknowledged the loss and reflected on the campaign amid post-election debris and weary rites of defeat.
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Kapp Wins Eighth Ward Alderman Seat In Rensselaer
James Kapp 24 of 53 Northside Ave defeated Republican Ray Lebrecht 832 to 735 votes to retain the alderman post he was appointed to fill for James V. Cook. Kapp teaches social studies at Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School and holds degrees from Siena College LaSalle Institute and SUNY Albany.
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Editors' Note and Consumer Help on Auto Liens
Weekly column advises readers on car title liens, outlines 1973 title law changes, and explains how to check for prior liens before buying used autos. Includes notes on correcting errors and a brief aside about Moore’s poem background and related letters.
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Paquin Wins Albany County Clerk Race Narrowly
Democrat Guy Paquin defeats Republican Paul Cardamone for Albany County Clerk by about 6 000 votes. Final totals show Paquin with 66 193 to 60 123, amid a bitter campaign and statements from both sides. Paquin emphasized Marine Corps records management experience and thanked voters at Democratic headquarters.
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McNulty Wins Albany County Sheriff Re election
Incumbent Democrat John J. McNulty secured a large lead in Albany County’s sheriff race with 85 593 votes, defeating Republican Charles Abbate who earned 46 907. Abbate touted name recognition and credibility while McNulty credited his first term for the victory.
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Field defeats Aylward in 103rd Assembly race comeback
In Colonie on a presidential year, Republican Fred Field won the 103rd District seat over Democrat William Aylward 32,666 to 19,543. Field praised the win saying he carried every district segment, while Aylward contemplated returning to private life but left open future runs.
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Touhey and Callahan Win Albany School Board Seats
Independent candidate Charles Touhey led a six way contest for two Albany City School Board seats with 11 503 votes while Robert Callahan followed with 10 944 according to Albany County Democratic Party results. Board of elections figures later reversed the order. Touhey earned a five year term and Callahan a three year term filling Sister Mary Ann Harmon’s vacancy. Touhey was backed by Eileen Gallagher wife of James M Gallagher a frequent critic of the district. Callahan had unofficial Democratic Party support and serves as board secretary. The race again fell short for black candidates despite a third of students being black.
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Touhey
Eileeen Gallagher
James M. Gallagher
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Harris wins Albany County Judge race by large margin
Incumbent Judge Joseph Harris defeated Republican James Walsh by about 28,546 votes in Albany County. Harris led 78,053 to 49,507 with only one district incomplete. Harris praised the race and thanked supporters while Walsh conceded and noted potential gains with more funds.
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James Walsh
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Conners Defeats Staley in 104th Assembly Race
Richard J. Conners, longtime Albany Common Council president, won the 104th Assembly District race by about three to one. He captured 33,669 votes to Ellis Judd Staley’s 10,987 with results from most districts reported. Staley, from a prominent Republican family, vows to run again.
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Richard J. Conners
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East Greenbush supervisor urges 56812 budget cuts
East Greenbush Town Supervisor Michael VanVoris proposes trimming 56812 from the 1977 budget at Thursday's hearing. He favors eliminating public works and town attorney positions, cutting part time help, reducing police patrols, and having boards serve without pay. He also seeks to cut 11875 in finance staff and reappoints Theresa Miller amid finance office overlap criticisms.
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