Showing posts with label #politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #politics. Show all posts

January 18, 2021

Cuomo staying home

Amid heightened security concerns, Cuomo opts to skip Biden inauguration,
remain in Albany
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  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Albany.Flickr / Gov. Andrew Cuomo
    (The Center Square) – Citing reports of possible demonstrations in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he would forego a trip to Washington for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
    Cuomo told reporters he initially planned on going. However, in wake of the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol nearly two weeks ago, federal officials have warned of potential protests at state capitals. he said, with police officers on standby.

     New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Albany.Flickr / Gov. Andrew Cuomo

    Gwen Wright

    Schodack woman seeks Democratic support to run for Rensselaer County executive

    TROY – Republican Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin opened his 2021 re-election effort with a financial shock and awe of $238,000 in campaign funds as county Democrats ponder endorsing  Gwen Wright as their candidate.



    Lana Ortiz Photography/Courtesy of Gwen Wright




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    March 5, 2020

    NATIONAL NEWS

    February 5, 2020

    BREAKING NEWS

    On the first article of impeachment, Trump was charged with abuse of power. He was found not guilty. The second, obstruction of Congress, also produced a not guilty verdict.

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    March 16, 2019

    Get out of Jail Card

    Sheldon Silver uses his get out of jail card again
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    Slippery and Shady or just unseemly?!?

    Silver, 75, faces seven years in prison if his conviction stands. He has been out of jail on $200,000 since he was first charged in 2015.

    April 3, 2016

    Rigged?

    New York Democratic primary is 'rigged': Hillary's superdelegate friends say they'll vote for her - regardless of the outcome

    None of the superdelegates supporting Hillary Clinton (pictured) from New York said they would ever switch over to Bernie Sanders, the New York Daily News discovered Superdelegates, party insiders that include all Democratic members of Congress, ex-presidents  – yes, that means Bill Clinton.


    None of the superdelegates supporting Hillary Clinton (pictured) from New York said they would ever switch over to Bernie Sanders, the New York Daily News discovered 

    November 4, 2015

    Election Results

    Schodack Town Council

    Kenney (R/C/WF/I/RF)26% (1,386 votes)
    Rex (D)26% (1,358 votes)
    Curtis (R/C/WF/I/RF)24% (1,280 votes)
    Underwood (D)24% (1,244 votes)

    Schodack Town Justice

    Sober (D)42% (1,100 votes)
    Peter (R/C/WF/I/RF)58% (1,525 votes)