Son of Former Rockland Legislator to seek GOP Nod for the 99th

Blooming Grove Town Supervisor Frank Fornario Jr. has announced his candidacy for the new 99th New York State Assembly District which includes Blooming Grove, Chester, Cornwall, Goshen, Hamptonburgh, Highlands, New Windsor, Woodbury, and the town of Stony Point in Rockland County. Fornario has given 19 years of service as a Blooming Grove Councilman, Orange County […]

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NY WORKS PROJECTS TO RESTORE AND REPAIR FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DAMS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

$5,690,200 Investment for 15 Flood Control and Dam Repair Projects Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a $5,690,200 investment for NY Works projects that will allow for 15 flood control system and dam repair projects in the Hudson Valley. NY Works is designed to reinvent state economic development with innovative new strategy that will put […]

George Zimmerman Charged with Second Degree Murder

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.

CALHOUN GETS BEHIND INSURANCE REFORM

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 […]

STATUS QUO: CHALLENGED

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 […]

NEW YORK TEA PARTY POWERHOUSE AND 2010 GOP GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE CARL PALADINO ENDORSES COLIN SCHMITT FOR STONY POINT/ORANGE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SEAT

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 […]