Nov 20, 2009 | The Fighting 29th
How Not To Ask for a Recount: NY-23
The 29th has seen a few close races, but neither Randy Kuhl nor Eric Massa poisoned the well the way Doug Hoffman just did.
John Glokner, formerly of Readington, has died at 87
John Glokner died on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at his residence. He was 87. Born in Suffern, N.Y. on May 2, 1922, he was a son of Antonio and Esther Morris Glokner.
Pushing a health care reform bill through the House on Saturday night was a trickier task than Democrats anticipated.
Vulnerable U.S. House Freshmen Get Early Fundraising Start for 2010 Vote
First-term U.S. representatives who are rated most vulnerable to challengers are raising money early and often as they prepare to face the voters a year from now.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
House wooing few converts in Monroe with its efforts
The percentage of Monroe County voters who have a positive view of the U.S. House of Representatives hasn't changed over the past year.
Joe Dunning's column in the Leader was appropriately tough on Tom Reed's campaign, which has made a number of tactical errors in the past months.
Massa: "I will vote adamantly against the interests of my district."
It's a statement that's making national headlines. New York Congressman Eric Massa said, "I will vote adamantly against the interests of my district if I actually think what I am doing is going to help them." Health care reform has been a heated battle across the country.
GOP zeroing in on Massa's seat for 2010
CORNING - Only several months into his freshman term, Rep. Eric Massa, D-Corning, knows he has a target on his back.
Only seven months into his freshman term, Rep. Eric Massa, D-Corning, knows he has a target on his back.
Exclusive Interview: Former U.S. Congressman Randy Kuhl
For the first time, he's agreed to an exclusive camera interview with Henry Dormann, the host of WETM-TV's "Friends and Neighbors" program.
NY House members targeted over health-care reform
Working Families Party circulates an online petition charging that five Democratic lawmakers are balking at legislation pushed by congressional leaders.
Corning Mayor Tom Reed, a Republican, will challenge Democratic Representative Eric Massa in the 2010 Congressional elections.
Corning mayor launches campaign for Congress
Tom Reed, 37, Corning's first-term Republican mayor, visited seven cities and towns Wednesday and Thursday to launch his 2010 campaign against Rep.
Corning mayor to challenge Massa for 29th district seat
The race is starting early in the 29th Congressional District. Corning Mayor Tom Reed, a Republican, is expected to announce his candidacy today in Pittsford, 16 months before the 2010 election.
$850K restored for transit center
CORNING - A trip to Washington, D.C., by Corning city officials earlier this year has restored an $850,000 federal grant earmarked for the construction of a downtown transportation center.
Why This Race Will Be Interesting
We're going to learn a lot about Tom Reed in the next few weeks and months. Reed finds himself in much the same spot as Eric Massa did in 2005.
The Republican Party is courting Corning Mayor Tom Reed to run against freshman Democratic Congressman Eric Massa, according to the head of the National Republican Campaign Committee.
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