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Democrats discussing Masiello to head party
Anthony M. Masiello’s name is entering more conversations about a potential leader of Erie County Democrats as new questions arise over the future of Chairman Leonard R. Lenihan.
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'Obama factor' to affect N.Y. Senate race?
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Kennedy not seeking Conservative nomination
State Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy will not seek the Conservative nomination for re-election this year, a direct result of his vote to legalize same-sex marriage.
Gillibrand attacked by Long on ‘fracking’
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Wendy Long fired her first “fracking” criticism at Democratic Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand on Wednesday, claiming her potential opponent will not support the natural gas recovery method she said could create thousands of jobs in New York State.
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Sen. Grisanti airs ads; Democrats eye rival
Sign freshman Republican’s seat is already commanding more money, attention than any other in state.
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Medical marijuana discussion with Sen. Savino
Independent Democratic Conference member is new sponsor of measure to legalize drug for medicinal purposes.
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Skelos opens door to compromise on minimum wage hike measure
The head of the State Senate Republicans on Tuesday for the first time appeared to soften his hard-line opposition to the Democratic proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage.
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