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New poll shows support of Paterson

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New Yorkers Stick with Paterson Despite Economy
Rachel Ward

ROCHESTER, NY (2008-08-19) A new poll from the Siena Research Institute shows that New Yorkers have a dismal view of the state’s economy, but that’s not translating into low marks for the state’s governor.

Siena spokesperson Steve Greenberg says 85 percent of poll respondents think New York’s fiscal condition is either poor or fair. He says the favorability and approval of chief executives generally drop when the economy is bad.

But New York Governor David Paterson has escaped that fate so far. He’s experiencing his highest approval rating since he took office five months ago, with a 59 percent favorability rating.

The poll also shows that New Yorkers are split on what they’d like to see cut, in order to deal with the state’s budget deficit. When asked to choose between health care and education, just over a quarter - 26 percent - said they’d want to see health care cut, but just under a quarter - 24 percent - wanted to see education cut. And 21 percent volunteered that they didn’t want to see either of those areas cut to balance the books.

The pollsters also asked voters what they thought the priorities for coming the legislative session should be; 26 percent said job creation, 24 percent said the budget deficit, and 11 percent said government reform.

Voters continue to support a property tax cap, with 66 percent saying they’re in favor of one, and with 75 percent saying that they’d like to see a property tax cap with a “circuit breaker” which would set a percentage limit on how much households could pay in property tax.

Republicans could lose control of State Senate

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BY JAMES T. MADORE | james.madore@newsday.com
August 17, 2008
ALBANY - Nearly 70 years of Republican domination of the State Senate could end after the fall elections - and with it would go Long Island’s main power base in the Capitol since 1974.

Democrats need to pick up only two seats to gain control of the 62-seat chamber. Their best prospects appear to be defeating veteran incumbents Caesar Trunzo of Brentwood or Serphin Maltese of Queens and winning an open seat in Buffalo, strategists said.

Voter turnout is expected to be high and to favor Democrats because of their party’s historic presidential candidate Barack Obama, together with angst about the economy and anger at President George W. Bush over the war in Iraq.

However, Republican senators still enjoy a fundraising advantage and GOP presidential candidate John McCain is predicted to do well in rural areas such as the north country, where his party hopes to win back a seat lost in February to Darrel Aubertine of Watertown.

“When you vote for either the Democrat or the Republican for Senate in a given district, you may change control of the Senate, which means there will be changes in state policy,” said University at Albany political scientist Joseph F. Zimmerman.

Experts credited Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), who has been majority leader for less than two months, with reinvigorating the Senate Republican Campaign Committee, which under predecessor Sen. Joseph Bruno lost six seats in the past seven years. But they said the electoral map no longer favors the GOP.

“The direction has been Democratic … it sure is a difficult time for Republicans right now,” said Lee M. Miringoff of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. “But that doesn’t mean it continues that way. These Republican senators have name recognition, the power of incumbency … they could stem the tide.”

Middletown Democrats BBQ

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The Town of Middletown Democratic Committee will be selling BBQ Chicken at theMargaretville Street Fair on Saturday, August 23rd. The location will be across from NBT Bank near the walkway to the Binnekill parking lot. The chicken will be prepared on site by Miller’s BBW of Walton. Homemade salads will also be offered for sale. There will be a50/50 drawing at 2:30 p.m., and tickets may be purchased from committee members or at the Street Fair. You need not be present to win the 50/50 drawing.

House party for Obama

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We are having an open house gathering for Barak Obama at 1:00 til ? at 3244 Betty Brook Rd., South Kortright on Sat. June 28th. Light refreshments will be served.

All are welcome, bring the family or friends. Please call to confirm (or email). 607-538-9424 or ottoverks1@netzero.net.

Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

Congresswoman Gillibrand Office Days

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May 29, 2008 518-581-8247

Rep. Gillibrand to Hold Neighborhood Office Hours in Masonville and Sidney

Hudson, NY - Today, local Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand announced that her staff will hold Neighborhood Office Hours on Thursday, June 12th at the Masonville Federated Church located on Route 206 and the Sidney Municipal Center located at 21 Liberty Street.

These satellite Congressional offices will have staff on hand to hear concerns and to help constituents with any problems they may be having with federal agencies – such as veterans benefits, Social Security checks or other federal issues.

“I realize that with busy work schedules and soaring gas prices, it is often difficult for my constituents to travel to a district office, so I’ve decided to take my office out into the communities I serve, to hear your needs so I can better represent the families of the 20th district” said Congresswoman Gillibrand.

Congresswoman Gillibrand, a member of both the Armed Services and Agriculture Committees, encourages local residents to come out to meet her staff and share their priorities for Congress, opinions on important issues and requests for help with federal agencies.

WHO: Congresswoman Gillibrand

WHAT: Neighborhood Office Hours to help local residents with problems with federal agencies

WHEN: Thursday, June 12th

Masonville: 10:00am-1:00pm

Sidney: 2:00pm-6:00pm

WHERE: Masonville Federated Church

State Route 206

Masonville, NY 13804

Sidney Municipal Center

21 Liberty Street

Sidney, NY 13838

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