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New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run
With former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his decision on a possible gubernatorial challenge, incumbent Kathy Hochul has taken an overwhelming lead over her potential challengers, according to a newly released poll. Siena College released the latest results of its poll on Tuesday, Jan. 18, which found that she is the clear favorite among New York Democrats, with the support of 46 percent of those polled, leading any potential primary opponents by more than 30 points. The second-highest ranked Democrat, de Blasio, who had 12 percent support of those who were polled, announced…
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Pet Store Sued By NY AG For Selling Sick Puppies To Customers
New York Attorney General Letitia James is pulling no punches in going after a Long Island pet shop that allegedly unlawfully and deceptively sold sick puppies to customers. James announced that she has filed a lawsuit against pet store Shake A Paw for unlawfully selling multiple sick or injured dogs at its Long Island locations in Hicksville and Lynbrook, both in Nassau County. According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy; Fabricated health certificates; Failed to disclose the animals’ legitimate medical conditions; Misrepresented puppies’ breeds; Re…
Greenburgh, NY
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Brand-New Poll Reveals How Hochul Does Against Democratic Challengers
Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul has an early lead over the competition in what is expected to be a crowded field in the 2022 Democratic primary race for New York governor, according to a newly released Siena College poll. Democrats continue to favor Hochul, according to the poll released on Tuesday, Dec. 7, with 36 percent supporting her run, compared to 18 percent for New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is her nearest competition. According to the poll, these are who Democrats favor: Hochul: 36 percent; James: 18 percent; New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams: 10 percent; …
Mount Pleasant, NY
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NY Congressman Tom Suozzi Says He's Running For Governor
An already crowded lineup of gubernatorial hopefuls in New York got a little more full as a popular Long Island lawmaker threw his hat in the ring and announced his intention to make another run at the governor's seat. US Rep. Tom Suozzi, whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties, announced on Monday, Nov. 29 that he will be challenging incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took over following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo. “I am running for governor of New York as a common-sense Democrat who gets things done,” Suozzi said. “I have the track record, common-sens…
Massapequa, NY
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NY AG Letitia James To Run For Governor, New Reports Say
New York Attorney General Letitia James - whose office’s investigation into sexual harassment claims led to the ousting of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo - is expected to announce a gubernatorial run, possibly as soon as this week. “Attorney General Letitia James has made a decision regarding the governor’s race," a spokesperson for the AG said in a statement. "She will be announcing it in the coming days.” James would challenge incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul - who previously announced her intention to run in 2022 - Cuomo’s replacement, in the 2022 Democratic primary. According to reports, James’ t…
Brentwood, NY
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Suozzi Claims Victory In Long Island Congressional Race
Long Island Incumbent Congressman Tom Suozzi is declaring victory in the tight race against his Republican opponent, George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District. Santos called to concede to Suozzi on Tuesday, Nov. 17 after the Democrat received the lion’s share of absentee ballots that have been being counted since the election two weeks ago. When the polls closed on Election Day, Santos had a narrow lead, but Suozzi received tens of thousands of absentee ballots that pushed him over the top. "George Santos called me this morning to concede and congratulate me on my victory," Suozzi sa…
Massapequa, NY
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Covid-
19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy
A pair of United States congressmen from Long Island will have a say in when the country reopens economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Democrat Tom Suozzi (Nassau) and Republican Lee Zeldin (Suffolk) are among the lawmakers chosen to join the White House task force to reopen the economy during the pandemic. “Honored to have just been appointed by @realDonaldTrump to the @WhiteHouse Task Force on Reopening the Economy,” Zeldin posted on Twitter. “We need to get our economy roaring again. Honored to get to work to do so precisely & carefully, avoid another outbreak & h…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Gun Campaign Donations In NY, For Or Against
While most of the state's gun violence is centered near New York City, most of the federal campaign money -- on both sides of the gun rights debate -- is being spent Upstate. A Daily Voice analysis of congressional campaign finance reports found that nearly all the money being spent by the NRA and other rifle affiliates as well as money spent for congressmen supporting gun control is being spent on candidates from Dutchess County north toward Utica and Syracuse. Other gun control money (detailed below) was spent during the last congressional election cycle in New York City and its …
