The Florida special prosecutor investigating the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, announced this evening that the shooter, George Zimmerman, will be charged with second degree murder. Zimmerman claims he acted in self defense when he shot an unarmed Martin in February at a gated community in Flordia. Zimmerman faces up to life in prison if he is found guilty.
Press Release from Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun “Anyone with an auto insurance bill can see constant and recurring increases in their premiums largely due to escalating fraud by criminals,” says Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun. This week Calhoun (R,C,I-Blooming Grove) announced that Assembly bills which she co-sponsors (A.9644, A.9645 and A.9646) will help to create fairer and more […]
Press Release from Lalor for Assembly On Tuesday Republican Assembly candidate Kieran Michael Lalor (105th District) declared his independence from the Dutchess County Republican party bosses and announced that he will forgo the May 10 nominating convention and focus on the Republican primary this summer and the general election in November. Said Lalor, “”The overwhelming […]
Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino announced Monday that he supports Colin Schmitt for the New York State Assembly. “We need Colin Schmitt in Albany. He is the type of refreshing leader that will shake Albany to its core,” Paladino said in a released statement. “Colin is the only candidate in this race that will stand up […]
Statement by NYSRPA Putting aside the flair for the hysterical in use by pro-microstamping forces, and claims that the blocking of microstamping legislation will hinder police investigations – thus making the streets of New York more dangerous: the only response that can be offered is ‘here we go again!’ The hype, the hysteria and the […]
The Westchester and Rockland Republican Committees unanimously nominated Rye Town Supervisor and businessman Joe Carvin as their candidate in the 17th congressional district at the convention held last night. Mr. Carvin will face 24-year career politician Nita Lowey in the newly-drawn district that encompasses parts of Westchester and all of Rockland County. “I’m deeply honored […]