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Treadwell Calls for Candidate Forums in All 10 Counties of the 20th CD
Former New York Secretary of State Sandy Treadwell, Republican, Independence and Conservative Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, today called for a series of public forums to be held in all 10 counties of the district to give vot...
Chief of the National Guard Bureau Visits New York Army National Guard Soldiers
The highest ranking officer in the National Guard, Lt. General H. Steven Blum visited New York Army National Guard troops serving in Afghanistan, on Monday and Tuesday, August, 26 and 27.
Howard Wolfson to Keynote Business Council Annual Meeting in Buffalo
Fox News Political Analyst Howard Wolfson will be the keynote speaker at The Business Council of New York's Annual Meeting, being held in Buffalo, September 16-18.
Libertarians on New York Ballot
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Chartock to Cover Democratic Convention
Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, is in Denver, Colorado this week, covering the Democratic National Convention for radio, television & web. As Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Communication for the U...
Republican Energy, Unity Will Lead to Victory
With the growing sense of energy and unity among Republicans from John McCain down to the local level and the continued dissension among the Democrats, the prospects for New York Republicans this fall are growing brighter every day.
NY State Military History Museum and Veterans Research Center to Undergo Entryway Renovations
New Yorkers visiting the historic displays of artifacts and equipment at the NYS Miltary Museum and Veterans Research Center will see changes this fall at the entrance of the historic armory location in Saratoga Springs. The museum will close to t...
Rochester NOW Protests Senator Robach's Sponsorship of Women's Health Fair
Activists from the Rochester Chapter of the National Organization For Women (NOW) are protesting Senator Joe Robach's "Women's Wellness Fair" in Greece, NY today, arguing that the Republican Senator is an enemy of women's health, and calling his s...
Mondello Statement on Biden Selection
Over the course of this year, Joe Biden has said Barack Obama wasn't ready to be President, has broadly criticized Obama's foreign policy and has said he would not accept a Vice Presidential nomination and preferred to remain in the Senate.
Governor Paterson Announces One-Year Freeze on Medical Malpractice Rates for Physicians in New York State
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has signed legislation to freeze medical malpractice rates for physicians in New York for one year in an effort to provide desperately-needed premium relief for doctors already overburdened by soa...
Zeldin’s Got The Power
Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District, stole the (energy efficiency) spotlight from his opponent here at the Sachem Public Library this week.
Letter to the Editor from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
To the Editor:
Zeldin Releases Congressional Clock on Website
Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District, wants to know: how many vacation days have you earned this year? How many have you used? Do you have any coworkers that abuse their time off...
New York Army and Air National Guard Participate in the New York State Fair
Visitors to the Great New York State Fair will be able to climb aboard the New York Army National Guard's newest armored vehicle, view a full-scale replica of an F-16 flown by the New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing in Iraq, or be a "...
Zeldin Announces Major Addition
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today announced a major addition to his campaign team, adding the First Executive Chairman of the Suffolk County Conservative Party.
Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Over the last two weeks, we all have heard about Russia's surprise attack on Georgia and its citizens who find themselves living in a war zone. The U.S. State Department has reacted to this conflict with strength and compassion and it is imperati...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
The T.K.O. Band meets Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party Candidate for U.S. Congress, outside the Riverhead Polish Hall, just before the start of the Riverhead Polish Festival on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Zeldin, an Army Reservist...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party Candidate for U.S.Congress, speaks with Joe Sawicki, the Suffolk County Comptroller, outside the Riverhead Polish Hall, during the Riverhead Polish Festival on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Zeldin, a...
Mondello Appoints Wojtaszek to Upstate Post
Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today announced his appointment of Niagara County Chairman Henry Wojtaszek to a newly created position to increase communication and outreach among Republicans Upstate.
Reception for Legislators is Monday
Chadron State College will be the site of a public reception for the senators who serve on the Nebraska Legislature's Natural Resources Committee. People can meet the legislators from 4:30-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sand...
PEF Hails Governor Paterson for Signing Bill Restricting Nurse Overtime
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today commended Gov. David Paterson for signing legislation that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.
Combat Vets Prepare Guardsmen for War Zone
Story and Photos by Pvt. Rachel L. Sanzo, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
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Sandy Treadwell, Republican, Independence and Conservative Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, will join Bill Sutton, Western New York Director of Truckers and Citizens United, as the long-time trucker makes deliveries on Friday, ...
Waterfront Brownfield Transformed to Greenway
A $13.5 million environmental restoration project to improve access to Buffalo's waterfront is now open to the public, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. DEC and the Niagara Fro...
Zeldin Demands End To Excess Baggage Fees for Deploying Troops
As the United States Congress continues it's five-week summer vacation, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District today demanded that airlines halt measures that charge military personnel for exces...
Media Advisory: Denison University Expert on Republic of Georgia-Russia Conflict
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New York National Guard and British Soldiers Aid Afghans
More than 1000 residents of Ud Kheil village were treated by Afghan medical staff and received medicine, vitamins and personal items through a joint assistance operation conducted by New York Army National Guard, Afghan and British soldiers on Au...
Statement by CSEA President Danny Donohue in response to governor's proposed budget cuts
"The governor’s proposal to the Legislature is nothing short of an all-out assault on public services and taxpayers throughout New York State.
Photo Caption and Statement from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Congressional candidate, Lee Zeldin (R-C), gathers with protesters and supporters on Monday, August 11, 2008, outside of Tim Bishop's Southampton office. The group wants Congress, which is currently on a 5-week vacation, to return to Washington an...
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The Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District, Lee Zeldin, will hold two public events today with supporters. One, in Coram, NY and the other, in Southampton, NY. The Coram event will take place at 1...
Niagara Air Base Host Employers on Flights
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station hosted more than 200 employers for "Bosses' Day," August 8, 2008 to reach out to civilian employers of Air Force Reservists and New York Air National Guardsmen stationed here. This is the first Associated Bosses D...
NY Naval Militia Readies to Secure NYC Waters
The saboteurs fixed limpet mines to the sides of both the USS Intrepid, the historic aircraft carrier/museum ship in New York harbor, and a cargo ship. They expected to cause panic, and disrupt traffic into and out of the third-busiest port in the...
Letter to the Editor by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
To the Editor:
Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Throughout my campaign for Congress, I have repeatedly challenged my opponent to visit our troops in combat. Our front-line personnel deserve the opportunity to meet their Representatives, even those who support them the least. Finally, after mor...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Shirley attorney and military veteran Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for United States Congress, attended the National Night Out Event at Wildwood Acres in Wading River on August 5, 2008. Later that evening, Zeldin vi...
Deployed National Guard Soldier Home On Leave is Available for Media Interviews
Sgt. First Class Frank White, a Fort Edward National Guardsman who is currently deployed to Afghanistan and who is home on leave, will be available to speak with members of the media at his laundromat in Hudson Falls on Thursday, August 7.
Obama's Tune-Up Misfire
Barack Obama's ridiculous assertion that properly inflated car tires and well-tuned engines are the best answer to our nation's energy crisis underscores just how seriously out-of-touch the freshman Senator is when it comes to the very real proble...
174th Fight Wing Airmen Return from Combat Deployment to Iraq
Members of the press are invited to observe members of the 174th Fighter Wing who will be returning from an F-16C deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom , while they deplane and greet their families.
Division of Military and Naval Affairs Gives Veterans’ Group Time to Fix Building
The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs has asked the Chief Petty Officers (CPO) Club of Western New York to begin addressing the structural defects in the state-owned building the club occupies at 5 Porter Avenue in Buffalo with...
Assembly Candidate Buran Calls for MTA Breakup
Bill Buran, candidate for State Assembly District 72, is calling for a major shake-up of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and a fair shake for riders.
Zeldin Defines D.C. Bishop in New Television Advertisement
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District rolled out a new television advertisement today called "Real Long Island Values" and took the opportunity to announce his vision for 21st Century energy solutions.
Empire Page Website to Gain New Look, Content & Features
Starting Monday, August 4, visitors to the Empire Page (www.empirepage.com) will encounter a newly designed website that includes the first of several scheduled new content upgrades.
Treadwell Wants Gillibrand to Explain Ethics Position
Sandy Treadwell, Republican and Independence Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, called on Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, former special counsel to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to publically explain her position on et...
Groups Ask: Where are Clean Diesel Regulations?
A coalition of environmental and public health groups today urged Governor Paterson to order the immediate implementation of the New York State Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2006. According to the timelines established by the law, all state ow...
Grannis Statement on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Panel’s Decision
"The ruling is good news. As a result of the hard work and persuasive arguments presented by the state, the NRC has recognized that a significant number of issues deserve a full hearing," said New York State Department of Environmental Conservatio...
New York State Agencies, Vet Centers Team Up to Provide Mental Health Screening to National Guard Soldiers
The New York State Division of Veterans Affairs and New York State Office of Mental Health are teaming up with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs to provide mental health screening to Citizen Soldiers returning from war zones.
Statement by CSEA President Danny Donohue
“Governor Paterson asking the state work force to ‘do more with less’ disregards the fact that they have been doing more with less for ten years and beyond. More than 14,000 jobs have been eliminated over the last decade and fur...
PEF Backs State Workforce; Offers Solutions to Recession
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union, today extends its recommendations to help address the state's fiscal crisis after Gov. David Paterson officially announced this morning the state is in a...
Will Anyone Hold L.I. Bishop Accountable for D.C. Bishop and friends?
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today voiced more concern over his opponent's latest half -hearted effort to make an impact on the rise of 21st Century energy challenges.
What NOW? National NOW Leaders to Discuss Women in National Politics
Olga Vives, Executive Vice President of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and Marcia Pappas, President of NOW- New York State, will be the featured speakers at a forum on sexism in politics, as played out during the recent sharply divided ...
NYS Medical Society Pledges to Work with Gov. Paterson
In response to Governor David Paterson televised address, Michael H. Rosenberg, MD, President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, described Governor Paterson's statement as "courageous."
Environmental Watchdog Calls On NYS Gov & Legislature to Protect Public Safety, DEC Staff
In response to Governor David Paterson's announcement today that state agencies must reduce budgets by seven percent due to the state budget crisis, Environmental Advocates of New York is calling on the Governor and the State Legislature to mainta...
Air National Guard Wing Conducts Tornado Response Exercise
The New York Air National Guard's 109thAirlift Wing and Stratton Air National Guard Base will conduct a tornado response drill on July 31. Members of the media are invited to cover the event.
Business Council statement on Governor Paterson's economic address
"By directly confronting New York's emerging fiscal crisis at this time, Governor David Paterson has chosen a course that is bold, prudent, and responsible," said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State.
Statement by CSEA President Danny Donohue
“Governor Paterson’s talk of reducing the state work force to solve New York’s fiscal problems is nothing but a sham. When the governor talks about families who can’t afford to heat their homes, can’t afford to put ga...
PEF recommends alternatives to rebuild economy
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union, today responded to Gov. David Paterson's concern that the state tax revenue is anticipated to be lower than expected with a longer economic downturn time.
Obama’s Overseas Road Show Vaults McCain to Lead in Latest Gallup Poll
In spite of Barack Obama's staged events in the capitals of Europe, Republican John McCain has vaulted to a 4-point lead in the latest USA Today/Gallup poll. Despite commanding wall-to-wall media coverage for over a week, including face-to-face si...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Queens
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the final of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Mobilized New York National Guard Aviators Participate in Fort Sill Farewell
Members of the New York Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 142ndAviation, based in Latham, Albany County and Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County will take part in a farewell ceremony at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on Monday August 4, prior to their departure for...
Guard Meets Community At Cattaraugus Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas will be available at the Cattaraugus County Fair July 28-Aug 3 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting displa...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Long Island
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the 12th of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fami...
Public Television to Provide Live Coverage of Governor Patersons's Economic Address
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Zeldin and Bishop Disagree on Key Energy Initiatives
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today criticized his opponent's "too little, too late" excuse filled energy rhetoric while continuing to push for a new direction with our nation's energy policy.
Zeldin Challenges Bishop to August 6th Radio Debate
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today challenged his opponent to the first 30 minute debate of the campaign for the morning of August 6-during the first week of Congressional recess-to an energy crisis-centered...
Group to Hold Vigil at Kings County Hospital
WE THE PEOPLE started as a united front of survivors of psychiatric atrocities to condemn human rights violations. Unlike Ms. Green, we survived with our lives. However, our liberty, our health, and our futures continue to be under the threat ...
PEF Endorses Barack Obama for President
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union and second-largest state-employee union, today announced its support of Barack Obama to become the next president of the United States.
National Guard Aviators Conduct Long Island Fire Response Training
Aviators of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation and local community authorities will participate in a joint training exercise to ensure readiness and response to fire-fighting capabilities should they be required in N.Y. State.
Media Advisory
New York Republican State Committee will hold two meetings today, Thursday, July 24th at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Thanks Gov. Patterson for Signing Mentored Hunting Program Bills
Companion bills A-11033 and S-8228 have just been signed by Governor Patterson. This legislation creates a junior big game mentored hunting program for 14-15 year olds in which they can hunt with firearms while under the supervision of an experie...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $400,000 Grant to Build “Green” Affordable Homes in Schenectady
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $400,000 grant to Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) to finance the construction of 10 single-family affordable and environmentally efficient homes in the Vale and...
Contractor for Major Clothing Lines Cited for More Than $5 Million In Unpaid Wages
New York State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the Department of Labor found extensive labor law violations committed by Jin Shun Incorporated, a garment contractor located at 47-51 33rd Street in Long Island City, on the...
What Women Want From Obama
Obama must do more to gain women's vote than to simply tell us that he is the least of two evils. He must come bearing gifts! We are not talking about candy and flowers here. NOW-New York State is proposing a list of gifts he must bring:
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Hudson Valley
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Green Watchdog Applauds NYS Lawmakers for Protecting State’s Natural Resources
Environmental Advocates of New York, the state's government watchdog in Albany, today released the names of members of the New York State Legislature who supported all four of the environmental community's priority "Super Bills." The organization ...
Treadwell to Hold Ribbon Cutting to Open Campaign Office in Dutchess County
Sandy Treadwell, Republican and Independence Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, will hold a ribbon cutting and open house at his campaign's new Dutchess County Volunteer Headquarters in Hyde Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 5...
Open Letter to Residents of New York’s 1st Congressional District
My name is Lee Zeldin and I grew up in Shirley. I have committed my life to public service and I am excited about continuing my service to our community in Congress. Last summer, I left the active duty Army and joined the Reserves.
Zeldin Releases “Independence” Ad
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today released a Web-based commercial touting his fierce loyalty to the Eastern Long Island district and the independent-minded leadership demanded by the position.
Mondello Thanks Bruno for His Years of Service
As Joe Bruno's career in public service draws to a close, it is an appropriate time to recognize the tremendously positive impact he has had on our State and Party and to thank him for his tireless efforts. The hallmarks of his service are visible...
106th Rescue Wing Invites Long Island Media to Family Day
The Friends of the 106th Rescue Wing will hold a Family Day for New York Air National Guard members and their families, and invited community members, at the 106th Rescue Wing's Francis S. Gabreski Airport base at Westhampton Beach Saturday Junly ...
Zeldin Reiterates Themes of Independence, 21st Century GOP
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Guard Meets Community At Chauttauqua Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 21-27 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
Guard Meets Community at Deposit Lumberjack Festival
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Broome County and surrounding areas will be available July 17-20 at the 32nd annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A Recruiti...
Treadwell Speaks About Offshore Drilling
Please find attached a mp3 recording of Sandy Treadwell's comments on the lifting of the Executive Order that banned offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf.
National Guard Engineers Conduct Combat Training at Fort Drum
The New York Army National Guard's 204th Engineer Battalion, based in Binghamton, New York conducts annual training at Fort Drum to prepare its Soldiers for both the demands of a combat deployment or the challenges of engineering projects.
Arboretum to NYS Legislature: “The RACE is on! Catch us if you can….”
The Board of Trustees, staff, and intrepid volunteers of the Landis Arboretum have issued a challenge to members of the NYS Legislature, their staffs, families, and friends to participate in the Arboretum' s August 30 Perennial 5K Forest Run Cross...
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY GROUPS TO ANNOUNCE NEW RESOURCE
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Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
The front cover of this week's New Yorker was a tasteless attack on Barack and Michelle Obama. The content makes for a terribly misinformed decision. For the sake of promoting a clean election season I condemn the New Yorker for its judgment.
Media Advisory
What Should the Foreign Policy "Grand Strategy" be for the Next Administration?
Independence OpEd from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
The concept of independence is a genuinely American institution. Earlier this month, we celebrated Independence Day, honoring the brave endeavors of the Founding Fathers that sought to create the grand experiment in democracy that is today our gr...
MEDIA ADVISORY
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
Zeldin Announces Ten Commitments To Suffolk County
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Guard Meets Community at Saratoga County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 15-20 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
Guard Meets Community At Allegany Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Allegany county and surrounding areas will be available at the Allegany County Fair July 14-19 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
NY Forest Rangers Join California Wildfire Efforts
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are joining the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, Calif. They are departing Friday.
National Disaster Medical System Exercise to be held at Hancock Field
Members of the press are invited to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to observe a joint exercise designed to support the Department of Health and Human Services in the event of an activation of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
National Guard Engineers To Improve Town Park in Wheatfield
The New York Army National Guard's 152nd Engineer Support Company will use part of their 2008 Annual Training period to prepare land at Mario Park in Wheatfield, Niagara County, for the construction of two new parking lots.
Governor Signs Bills into Law that Promote NY Products
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that Governor Paterson signed into law several bills that will help bolster New York's agricultural industry, in particular the State's wine and dairy industries.
National Guard Conducts Reintegration Event for Returned Soldiers
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation and their family members will participate in the New York Army National Guard Reintegration Program, an experience designed to help Soldiers and their families understand and cope with post-deployment ...
Obama's NY Fundraiser Against Backdrop of Lingering Questions
Barack Obama's fundraising trip to New York City highlights many unanswered questions that have surrounded his candidacy.
Treadwell Says Job Losses Illustrate That Rising Fuel Prices Are Hurting Our Economy
Former New York Secretary of State Sandy Treadwell, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, said the loss of 68 jobs that will occur when a factory in North Hoosick, Rensselaer County, closes its doors at the end of the month ill...
National War Powers Commission Recommends
NOTE: William & Mary Interim President W. Taylor Reveley, III, who served served as co-director of the National War Powers Commission, is one of the country's top scholars on this subject. As co-director, Revely helped put the commission toget...
New York Guard Commander Press Availability
Saratoga resident, retired National Guard two-star general, and Siena College Professor Michael Van Patten, the commander of New York's State Defense force, the New York Guard, will meet with reporters Thursday, July 10 at Division of Military and...
Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
In response to yet another celebration of out of control Congressional spending in an era of $4.50 per gallon gas by an opponent unwilling to discuss the issues or accept a debate challenge, the Republican candidate for New York's First Congressio...
New York Army National Guard Helicopter being sent to California to battle blazes
The New York Army National Guard will lend the state of California its Firehawk helicopter, a UH-60 helicopter specially configured to extinguish fires, to help California cope with a rash of wildfires.
Department of Defense Announces Death of New York National Guard Officer
The Department of Defense has announced the death of a New York Army National Guard officer in Afghanistan.
Zeldin Refuses to Meet With AFL-CIO over Immigration, Iraq Stances
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today further asserted himself as the anti-establishment candidate, announcing that he would not attend the candidate screening held today by the Long Island Federation of Labor,...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
U.S. Congressional Candidate and Army Veteran Lee Zeldin (center) gathers with fellow combat veterans of the Rocky Point VFW prior to the start of the Southampton Fourth of July Parade.
Zeldin Proposes Debate Plan, Schedule
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today issued yet another debate challenge to his opponent, this time hoping that his proposal of a creative, district-wide series of issue-driven debates will be enough to drag h...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Utica
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the sixth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
National Guardsmen in Afghanistan Celebrate 4th by Re-Enlisting
New York Army National Guard Soldiers stationed at Camp Phoenix Afghanistan, marked the Forth of July with a re-enlistment ceremony and Five Kilometer run.
Statement from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Each Fourth of July, our nation celebrates the freedom entrusted to us through the sacrifices of our ancestors. Today, we give thanks for the opportunity to live in the greatest nation in the world.
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Republican U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin talks to members of the media outside a local Exxon-Mobil station in Mastic were Zeldin briefly addressed his opponent's "powerless energy policy" when it comes to relieving high gas prices for mi...
Obama's Sweetheart Mortgage Deal Shocking
The revelations that Barack Obama received a discounted price and sweetheart mortgage deal on his $1.65 million mansion, while average American families were forced to pay more, are shocking and disappointing. Unfortunately, they are no longer sur...
Guard Sponsors Indy Racing League Cars
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state will be participate in the Indy Racing League on Thursday July 3-20. They will be primary sponsor of select Indy Racing League cars.
New York State Expands Its Veteran’s Tuition Award Program
New York has enhanced its veteran's tuition award program by increasing the maximum tuition award available to New York State's combat veterans to approximate the cost of undergraduate tuition charged by the State university of New York to New Yor...
Attacks on McCain’s Military Record End Bad Month For Obama
The latest attacks from Obama supporters, which stunningly question John McCain's military service just days before Independence Day, end one of the Democrat candidate's worst months yet. Given John McCain's unquestioned dedication and sacrifice f...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.
***Media Advisory: Zeldin Rally at New Campaign Headquarters***
Today, June 30th, 2008, U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) will host an "Old Time Rally" at his new Campaign Headquarters at 250 Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue. The rally will kick off at 6pm; joining Lee at...
Informed Voters Fume Over Bishop’s “Big Oil” Release
After his opponent issued a misleading, spin-filled press release and blast email regarding the energy issue, Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District, again called for debates with his opponent to begin imm...
***Media Advisory: Zeldin Rally at New Campaign Headquarters***
On Monday, June 30th, 2008, U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) will host an "Old Time Rally" at his new Campaign Headquarters at 250 Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue. The rally will kick off at 6pm; joining L...
NYS Med Society Comments on Defeat of Medicare Bill
"The physicians of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), indeed, all physicians in New York State, are shocked by yesterday's failure of the United States Senate to vote on legislation to prevent a 10.6% Medicare physician reimburs...