Category Archives: News
Residents fear tax hike as Goshen schools begin budget talks
School aid cut by $1.47 million: No major spending cuts proposed so far. This story was published in The Chronicle on March 3rd, 2011. Goshen, NY – The Goshen school district faces a $1.47 million cut in state aid. But … Continue reading
Money in the 20th
A postmortem on a congressional race reveals that the Republican’s campaign arsenal was fully stocked. This story was published in Metroland on November 11, 2010. Democrat Scott Murphy knew the mid-September poll that showed him 17 points ahead of Republican … Continue reading
Gibson overpowers Murphy in the NY 20th
A Republican tidal wave swept the nation Tuesday and carried Democrat Scott Murphy out of office. This story was published in Metroland on November 4th, 2010. In an election year marked by voter dissatisfaction, the people of New York’s 20th … Continue reading
Becoming Attorney General
As the election draws near, attorney general candidates look to define themselves with upstate voters. This story was first published in Metroland on October 21st, 2010. Last week, Democrat Eric Schneiderman spoke in Albany to a crowd of about 30 … Continue reading
20th Toss Up
Congressman Scott Murphy faces a strong challenger in a tough political year. This story was published in Metroland on September 2nd, 2010. The race for the 20th Congressional District seat between incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy and political neophyte Republican Chris … Continue reading