Tag Archives: Southern Tier

Cuomo to Turn Southern Tier “Green & Clean”

Posted on January 21, 2015 by pystew

During the State of the State speech, Governor Andrew Cuomo declared “New York State is  establishing itself as a national leader in homegrown clean energy innovation and investment“. Then he proposed that the NYS Budget includes $20 million to be earmarked … Continue reading →

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NY-23 voices

Posted on August 1, 2014 by whungerford

Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.–Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le Petit Prince, 1943 (thanks to FW for this) Bad children walk, good … Continue reading →

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Why Red and Blue?

Posted on July 6, 2014 by whungerford

Why are some States red and some States blue? Is there a feedback mechanism in politics that promotes and maintains polarization? One candidate is fear. Why is NY-23 predominately Republican when NYS is predominately Democratic? The answer is fear–Western NY … Continue reading →

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Conservation Group Endorses Martha Robertson

Posted on June 9, 2014 by pystew

Martha Robertson has recently been endorsed by The League of Conservation Voters, a national organization dedicated to educate the public about  important environment legislation. Robertson was one of seven non-incumbents nation-wide, and the only non-incumbent from New York, that they … Continue reading →

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Rep. Reed’s Town Hall Meetings on October 12

Posted on October 8, 2013 by pystew

This Saturday, October 12,  our congressman, Rep. Tom Reed will hold four Town Hall Meetings. He will be in Elmira (Southport Town Hall, 1139 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira) at 8 AM, Bath (Bath Village Hall, 110 Liberty Street, Bath) at 10:15, Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Buffalo News: Rep. Tom Reed faces trouble in 2014

Posted on July 21, 2013 by pystew

The link bekow is to Saturday’s (June 20) Buffalo News article about the 2014 NY 23rd Congressional Race. The first paragraph prepares you for the theme of the article: WASHINGTON – One of 2014’s top congressional races may be taking … Continue reading →

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Martha Robetson’s Campaign Raised over $278,000!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by pystew

Congressional Candidate Martha Robertson (NY-23) Raises Over $278,000 to End Fundraising Quarter with Nearly a Quarter Million Dollars on Hand   Grassroots Contributions from Within the District Drive Robertson to Raise Significantly More in Campaign’s First Quarter than Incumbent Congressman … Continue reading →

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The Story of Wellsburg, Tropical Storm Lee, Sen. Schumner and Rep. Reed

Posted on June 11, 2013 by pystew

The summer of 2011 saw an onslaught of extreme weather disasters across the United States. The most well remembered would be the tornadoes in Missouri and other midwestern states, Hurricane Irene’s trek through fourteen East Coast States, and Tropical Storm … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff Threatens Schools

Posted on December 12, 2012 by pystew

How will the communities of the 23rd district be affected if Congress allows the country to fall off the fiscal cliff? The New York State Association of School Boards, in a December 11 press release, warns that our school districts, … Continue reading →

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