The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]
Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline
The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Announces Resignation, Effective Immediately
Congressman Tom Reed has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Reed made a statement on the House of Representatives floor Tuesday, saying, "After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with … [Read more...]
NY Independent Redistricting Commission Fails to Create Bipartisan Legislative Map
The New York Independent Redistricting Commission failed to meet consensus on creating a bipartisan set of legislative maps. The 10 commissioners voted along party lines, so no set of maps reached a majority, with the vote ending in a 5-5 … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Apologizes and Announces Retirement Following 2022
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has issued an apology and also says he'll be retiring from public office, following allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged on Friday. According to a report from the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
Republicans Win Big in Chautauqua County, Southwestern New York
It was a clean sweep for Republicans in Chautauqua County in the 2020 Election, as all GOP candidates on the ballot appeared to have won their respective races, regardless of the record number of absentee ballots that have been cast and await to be … [Read more...]
Mitrano Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Reed Campaign for Defamatory Campaign Order
PENN YAN - The democratic candidate for the local congressional district has filed a cease and desist letter with Republican Congressman Tom Reed's reelection campaign. Democratic candidate Tracy Mitrano for New York's 23rd Congressional District … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidates Trade Barbs Over Alleged Misuse of Campaign Funding
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed's (R-Corning, NY 23) reelection team attacked challenger Tracy Mitrno's (D-Penn Yan) campaign finance spending on Wednesday, claiming in a media release that she inappropriately and illegally transferred campaign funds … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Democratic Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano: May 7, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the Democratic, Working Families and SAM Parties Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano. Just like two years ago, Mitrano is challenging incumbent Republican Tom Reed in the race for … [Read more...]
Reed Campaign Fundraising Outpaces Mitrano by 4 to 1 Margin
WASHINGTON - With six months to go before the general election in November, the reelection campaign of incumbent Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) holds a large fundraising margin over that of his Democratic challenger. Reed's campaign war chest … [Read more...]
