Archive for March, 2010
Hennessy announces for State Senate
Utica, NY - County Legislator Michael J. Hennessy, D-Sherrill, officially announced his candidacy for New York State Senate in the 47th district. Hennessy kicked off his campaign at the Holiday Inn in Utica, surrounded by family and friends holding signs and rallying in support. Hennessy will be seeking the Democratic nod to challenge Senator [...]
Les Roberts may run against Arcuri
NY-24- If the name Les Roberts rings a bell, it's because he was a serious contender for the Democratic nomination for Mike Arcuri's congressional seat in 2006. Roberts had a well organized campaign that was outpacing Arcuri in fundraising at the time he stepped out of the 2006 race. Now, after many Democrats and Progressives express their [...]
Our View: Council failed taxpayers
The Utica Common Council has passed this year’s budget which carries a property tax increase of over 7%. Mayor David Roefaro originally proposed an 11% property tax increase with a .5% sales tax increase. After public outcry, the Mayor scrapped the sales tax and proposed a property tax increase of nearly 20%. The public still didn’t buy it. [...]
Democrats Make History
WASHINGTON, March 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. House Sunday voted 219-212 to adopt the Senate healthcare reform bill and send it to President Barack Obama for his signature. Speaking after the vote, Obama said the outcome "proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our greatest challenges," and that "government still works [...]
Vescera launches website, calls for reform
Utica, NY - Councilman Frank Vescera, D-1, has launched an official website at www.frankvescera.com. The site has links to Mayor Roefaro's original budget and the amended budget that was recently approved by the city council in a 6-3 vote. Council members Frank Vescera, D-1, Lorrie Arcuri, D-at-large, and Dick Lawler, R-6, were the three [...]
Arcuri turns back on supporters
Rep. Mr. Mike Arcuri, NY-24, has officially announced that he will vote “no” on the upcoming healthcare vote. After months of waffling back and forth, Arcuri has made a 180 degree turn from his original vote in favor of the House version last year. This has outraged Democrats and Progressives across New York’s 24th Congressional District. [...]
County Needs “Loyal Opposition”
For the past two years under Michael Hennessy's leadership as Minority Leader, the county saw its first glimpse of a loyal opposition. The status quo and good old boy network called it everything from grandstanding to obstructionism. The fact is that what Hennessy and the minority party accomplished was extremely healthy for government. For [...]
Fritz Scherz Selected for State Conference
Verona, NY - Councilman, Fred “Fritz” Scherz, Jr. from Verona, NY, has been selected to participate in the New York State Young Republicans Leadership Conference, being held March 12th – 14th at the Hampton Inn (25 Chapel St.) in Albany, NY. Fritz will be on the “Sitting YR Elected Officials” panel during the March 13th portion of the [...]
Arcuri Needs To Figure Out Who He Is
D.C. Democrats are scrambling to figure out how to hold onto their majority in the Senate and House after this year’s midterm elections. Beltway consultants are no doubt giving them a hundred different reasons why their popularity is low. Unfortunately, from Mike Arcuri’s actions, it seems they are all wrong. Arcuri ran against a staunch [...]
Guest View: Where is the leadership?
When do the people we elected in November of 2009 start standing up for us? I have heard a lot of complaining and the pointing of fingers, but not any ideas or suggestions on how to stop the bleeding of our budget. How about cutting salaries 10%, eliminating healthcare for part time employees, increasing employee contribution for benefits, [...]
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