Category Archives: NYS Government

Hero-worship of police is failing us

Posted on September 21, 2022 by whungerford

Isabelle Leyva and Simon McCormack, authors of an article for The New York Civil Liberties Union, ask “Does adding more police deliver results?” They write: In our shows, movies, and novels, they are our heroes in blue. To elected officials, they … Continue reading →

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Isonomy

Posted on September 12, 2022 by whungerford

Isonomy–The principle of equality before the law of all the subjects or citizens of the state.  State board breaks with farmers on overtime pay standards Joe Mahoney, CNHI State Reporter, writes that the state Farm Labor Wage Board voted 2-1 to … Continue reading →

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What’s next for Trump and his associates?

Posted on August 16, 2022 by whungerford

News items: Documents were illegally kept at Mar-a-Lago. Reportedly, top White House lawyers were told: “It’s not theirs, it’s mine.” Reportedly, one Trump lawyer signed a statement incorrectly saying material with classified markings had been returned. Trump refuses to answer … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Revisited

Posted on April 27, 2022 by whungerford

New York’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that Democratic leaders had violated the State Constitution when drawing new congressional and State Senate districts, ordering a court-appointed special master to draw replacement lines for this year’s critical midterm elections instead. — … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin for Governor — Part II

Posted on March 14, 2022 by whungerford

Defending Your Freedoms “Finally, Kathy Hochul has succumbed to the pressure of millions of parents, teachers and New Yorkers fighting to unmask our kids. Unfortunately, for too many New York children, the damage of extensive, over the top COVID restrictions … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin for Governor — Part I

Posted on March 14, 2022 by whungerford

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) has been named the presumptive nominee for Governor of New York by both the New York Republican and Conservative Parties. Other candidates would need to petition to get on the ballot. Lee Zeldin on “Securing our Streets.” PUBLIC SAFETY … Continue reading →

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Chemung County’s Parliamentary Government

Posted on March 12, 2022 by whungerford

We’re living in a very diverse world. We are looking now for leadership to reflect the people they’re leading. People are looking for that across the board. When they don’t see that, they question why not. We need a better … Continue reading →

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Did Tom Reed write this?

Posted on October 24, 2017 by whungerford

I believe a compromise position regarding the state and local tax deduction is achievable. In fact, I have discussed including a credit for state and local taxes which will ensure a tax cut for the hardworking local property taxpayers of … Continue reading →

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Proposals on the November 7 Ballot

Posted on October 17, 2017 by pystew

We will vote on November 7  to help decide who will be on our County Legislatures and Town Boards. We will elect  Town Clerks, Town Justices, and Highway Supervisors and other public officers. After you vote on the front of … Continue reading →

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Plumb-Reed Mayville Debate Video

Posted on November 3, 2016 by pystew

The Chautauqua League of Women Voters held a debate between Rep. Tom Reed and John Plumb in Mayville. It was recorded by Chautauqua Community TV Channel 5 and that video is included.  The debate was sponsored by the two largest … Continue reading →

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