The 27th Congressional District race is essentially about two things: health care and jobs. Incumbent Democratic Representative Kathy Hochul wants to keep the Affordable Care Act in place, though she’s said it could be improved. Her Republican challenger, business owner and former Eric County executive Chris Collins, wants to repeal the ACA. But he’s offered […]
Hamlin
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The Wegmans closing, campaign comments, vets’ health
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Primarily personalities?
Too many Monroe County residents may view the town of Hamlin as an appendage to popular Hamlin Beach State Park. True, the park and the Lake Ontario shoreline in general are vital to this west-side community, as to the whole region. But Hamlin has its own special character — still largely rural — and […]
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State budget hits parks: fees, fie, foe, fum
Crunched accordion-like under pressing deficits, the state budget process is making a lot of interest groups wheeze. Governor George Pataki insists he won’t raise taxes as the state faces a $12 billion shortfall next fiscal year, and he’s committed to tax cuts already scheduled; the promise or threat will soon constrict things like the public […]
