Tag: election
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Majority of Voters Support $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Act
This story was originally published by The Legislative Gazette. The most recent Siena College poll finds strong support among likely state voters for a proposal to borrow $4.2 billion for environmental protection and clean energy projects. Siena College pollsters asked, “On the ballot this year is a proposal to authorize the sale of up to…
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New York State Political Races Tighten as November Elections Near
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin is now 11 points, down from 17 points three weeks ago. Hochul currently leads Zeldin 52%-41%, down from 54%-37% in September, according to a new Siena College Poll of likely New York state voters…
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Ballot Proposal 1 Set to Address NY Redistricting Processes
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. The most polarizing—and perhaps confusing—ballot proposal before voters on Nov. 2 is the first one: a proposed constitutional amendment that would change the process of counting voters and drawing new election districts in New York State. Voters will see the following question, among others,…
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US Attorneys Office opens hotline for voter fraud and intimidation complaints on Tuesday
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. Thanks to early voting opening this week and an expanded eligibility for using absentee ballots, voting is well under way in New York. For Election Day, Nov. 3, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has created special hotlines for voters to report incidents…
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Seeking a Fifth Term, Maloney Faces Republican, Libertarian Challengers in NY-18
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette Four-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney will be facing off against Republican candidate Chele Farley as well as Libertarian candidate Scott Smith for New York’s 18th Congressional District. New York’s 18th Congressional District is a large one, encompassing parts of Orange, Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties.…
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Smythe Takes on Serino to Represent the Mid-Hudson Valley
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. As early voting kicks into gear and Election Day approaches, New York’s general election for the 41st District’s State Senate seat puts two small business owners in the race. Democrat Karen Smythe challenges Republican incumbent Sue Serino to represent the mid-Hudson Valley this fall. Serino, a native of…
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Three Candidates Seek Senate Seat in New York 46th Senate District
Republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. George Amedore Jr., New York Senator of the 46th District, has held office since 2014 but will not seek re-election this year. As a result, three candidates are on the ballot in a battle to occupy the vacant seat: Richard Amedure, Michelle Hinchey, and Robert Alft Jr. All…
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Delgado and Van De Water Face-Off in 19th District Congressional Election
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. In New York’s 19th Congressional District the election between Antonio Delgado (D) and Kyle Van De Water (R) seems to be a dog fight in the making. Incumbent Delgado is looking to take advantage and dominate a predominantly democratic area in New York’s Hudson Valley, while opponent Van…
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Cuomo Cruises to Third Term
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated Republican challenger Marc Molinaro to secure a third term. He’s the first governor to do so since George Pataki in 2006. It appeared in the days prior to the election that Cuomo was losing his lead, but on Election Day he proved successful. Cuomo…
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Students Could be a Factor on Election Day… But Will They vote?
SUNY New Paltz students have a front-row seat to one of the closest House races on the national stage. The contest for New York’s 19th Congressional District has garnered widespread media attention, not to mention millions in outside money from political groups bent on controlling the House of Representatives for the second half of President…
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New Paltz Protesters March Against Kavanaugh
NEW PALTZ – A women’s activist group organized a march against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sept. 24 to protest his nomination. Protesters marched down Main Street in New Paltz holding signs that said, “Attempted Rape Is A Crime” and “KavaNOPE #TIMESUP.” Some of the protesters wore Handmaid’s outfits that are featured in the…
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2017 NYS Election Proposals
Know what you’re voting for on Nov. 7 Proposal 1: Constitutional Convention Voters will decide whether to open up a constitutional convention in which delegates will be given the opportunity to revise the NYS constitution. Proposal 2: Corrupt Officials Forfeit Pensions New York state voters will have the chance to declare their frustration with the…
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Class Visits “Perpetual Revolution” Art Exhibition
Showcasing different movements for social change through imagery, the “Perpetual Revolution: The Image and Social Change” exhibition at New York’s International Center of Photography (ICP) wowed SUNY New Paltz professor Dr. Rachel Somerstein and students from her Picture Culture course. Somerstein and her students trekked down to Manhattan to visit the exhibition on Friday, April…
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Election Coverage 2014
The Little Rebellion’s 2014 midterm election coverage including races in the home-districts of TLR writers and contributions from The Legislative Gazette Cuomo Defends His Place as Governor. Odd Race, Predictable Ending for District 52. Avella Remains 11th District Senator. Former Navy Reservist Clinches Senate Seat in 3rd District. Cahill Remains 103rd District Assemblyman. Martins…
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Maloney Claims Victory in Close 18th Congressional District Race
Sean Maloney claimed victory against opponent Nan Hayworth on Nov. 4 in the election for Congressional District 18, but Hayworth said it’s “too close to call.” With 84,415 votes, incumbent congressman Maloney gained support of 50 percent of the voters as Hayworth trailed behind with 81,625 votes, or a 48 percent following, similar to last elections’ results…
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Tonko Easily Holds on to NY-20 Congressional District
By: Emily DeFranco Rep. Paul Tonko will enter his fourth term as representative of New York’s 20th Congressional District defeating Jim Fischer in the 2014 midterm election. Tonko, D-Amsterdam, received 118,993 votes winning him 61 percent of the district’s votes while Fischer received 75,491 votes, putting him at 39 percent, according to The Associated Press.…
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Larkin Gets 13th Term in State Senate
Longtime incumbent Senator William Larkin of the 39th District (covering eastern Orange County and the towns of Marlborough and Plattekill in southern Ulster) comfortably won his Hudson Valley seat. Larkin was challenged by Democrat Councilwoman Gay Lee of Newburgh. Larkin received 25,745 more votes than Lee. This gave Larkin 64 percent of the total vote…
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Martins Beats Challenger by Less Than 4 Percent in 7th Senate District
Incumbent Jack Martins fought off a tough challenge by Democrat Adam Haber for New York State Senate District 7 with 38,557 to 29,986 votes, a margin of victory of 12 percent. This win mirrors his previous races for the position, winning by 3.6 percent of the vote in 2012 and by 451 votes in 2010.…