Archive for May, 2010

Meet the State Senate candidates

May 28, 2010
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The Rockland Progressive Democratic Caucus (Progressive Dems) is presenting a night to Meet the Democratic State Senate Candidates on Monday, June 7. Each candidate making a 10 minute speech, followed by a question and answer segment.

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Vanderhoef running for State Senate, but so is another Republican

May 28, 2010
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Vanderhoef running for State Senate, but so is another Republican

Republican County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef wants to be his party's nominee for State Senate, but some area Republicans aren't so sure they like the idea. In fact, County Legislator Ed Day says he will oppose Vanderhoef and is in the midst of organizing a campaign. Day will announce his candidacy next Tuesday, according...

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Vince Monte to talk about political reform on Rockland World Radio

May 24, 2010
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Join me for the Left of the Hudson broadcast on Rockland World Radio tonight at 8p. The topic on our webcast is our miserable State government and what must be done to fix it. Everything’s on the table, redistricting, legislative reform, campaign finance reform, term limits, even the possibility of a State constitutional convention....

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Ellen Jaffee considering run for State Senate

May 20, 2010
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Ellen Jaffee, who represents the 95th Assembly District told a gathering of top Rockland County Democrats that she is considering a run for State Senate. Jaffee indicated that she was approached by leaders in the State Senate to run and said that she was promised substantial financial backing for this race.

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State Parks close as Morahan “pushes” privatization

May 17, 2010
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State Parks close as Morahan “pushes” privatization

With scores of NYS Parks closing today, including two sites in Rockland County, State Senator Thomas Morahan mails out a push poll to his constituents that advances the concept of park privatization. Perhaps we should privatize Morahan's expensive mailings instead.

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Vanderhoef reportedly seeking Morahan’s Seat

May 11, 2010
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Vanderhoef reportedly seeking Morahan’s Seat

Sources inside the State Republican Party have told political reporter Elizabeth Benjamin of Capital Tonight that Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef will seek the State Senate seat in the 38th District. The seat is currently held by long-term incumbent Thomas P. Morahan.

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Want to fix NY’s legislature? Stop their mailings!

May 10, 2010
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Want to fix NY’s legislature? Stop their mailings!

If you're a registered voter, you likely get regular mailings from your State Senator and Assembly member. Often times, these mailings, which are paid for with our tax dollars, are nothing more than political advertising or state-sponsored political campaigning.

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Two State Senate candidates emerge at meeting

May 7, 2010
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Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci surprised a group of Progressive Democrats in Nyack last night by disclosing that he will run for the New York State Senate in the 38th District, which includes all of Rockland County and the Orange County towns of Warwick and Tuxedo.

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Reminder: Progressive Dems meeting May 6

May 1, 2010
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The Rockland Progressive Democcratic Caucus will meet at Nyack Village Hall at 7 pm on Thursday, May 6. The primary discussion will be the upcoming State legislature races, particularly the State Senate race in the 38th District.

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