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With 2 Special Election Wins, Democrats Gain State Senate Edge* (*See Felder)
Democrats now have a numerical advantage in the State Senate, but Simcha Felder, who said he would continue to caucus with Republicans, has hindered their quest for control. Westchester County…
With Albany Balance of Power at Stake, 2 Women Vie for Senate Seat
A special election on Tuesday will help determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate chamber, where the margin is razor thin. Westchester County Content is copyrighted by the respective…
State Senate District 37 Endorsement: Latimer Deserves Chance to Continue His Work
In the race for the 37th state Senate District, Democratic incumbent George Latimer deserves a chance for a third term. With four years in the Senate already under his belt…
Murphy Has Served 40th Senate District Well
Listening and responding to the needs of constituents is one of the main responsibilities of being an elected state representative, and that is something state Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown)…
After One Candidate Drops Out, Two Dems to Primary for Senate Seat
A candidate for the New York State Senate, Debbie Carter Costello, announced she’s suspending her campaign for the 40th senate district last Sunday, setting up a Democratic primary between the…
Working Families Party Endorsees Falk for 40th Senate Seat
In a potential primary for the chance to represent the Democratic Party in the 40th New York State Senate race, one endorsement has already been announced. The Working Families Party…
Senate to Vote on GMO Food Labeling Bill
The senators will consider whether the government should require labeling on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients, an issue that has split the food industry. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted…
Rye Councilwoman to Challenge Latimer for State Senate
A Rye city councilwoman officially launched her campaign on Friday for the 37th state Senate District seat looking to help the Republicans capture a district the party has long coveted.…
Murphy Easily Defeats Castelli in 40th Senate District GOP Primary
Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy, the Republican Party-endorsed candidate for the 40th state Senate District seat, scored an easy primary win over former Assemblyman Robert Castelli Tuesday night. Murphy will now…
Attack Ads, by Outside Groups With Murky Ties, Shape 3 New York Senate Races
Groups not affiliated with any political party have produced a blizzard of advertisements, and under state campaign-finance laws, such organizations’ origins can remain mysterious. NYT > Westchester