Jul 17, 2002 — The St. Lawrence County Fair in Gouverneur opened its first full day yesterday with bands, a firefighter's parade, and a visit by Republican candidate for state attorney general, Dora Irizarry. David Sommerstein has more.  Go to full article

Jul 02, 2002 — The new 118th Assembly district is known as the "river district", because it runs from Watertown in the south, along eastern Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands, then along the St. Lawrence River to Massena. Most agree it was created to help Democrats, specifically former Jefferson County legislature chair Darryl Aubertine, win the seat. Three Republicans are running for the GOP bid. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Jun 11, 2002 — Plattsburgh Mayor Dan Stewart announced on Monday that he won't make a bid to replace Senator Ron Stafford. Stewart, a Republican, would have faced Assemblyman Chris Ortloff and Assemblywoman Betty Little in the GOP primary. Brian Mann has details.  Go to full article

Jun 06, 2002 — Legislative leaders have announced agreement on a Congressional redistricting plan that's designed to get rid of one Congressional representative from each major party. Both Republicans and Democrats say the final plan improves their party's chances overall of keeping incumbents in their seats after November. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

May 31, 2002 — Governor Pataki has made a concerted effort to reach out to non-Republican voters in his bid to win a third term has governor. At the state Republican Party convention this week, those efforts began to pay off as Pataki and other Republican leaders encouraged the delegates gathered to think beyond their traditional party base. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

May 31, 2002 — Veteran state Senator Ron Stafford announced his retirement less than a week ago. Already, the political world in his district has changed dramatically. With Assemblywoman Betty Little now campaigning for the senate, a long list of Republicans say they're tempted to battle for the newly formed 113th Assembly District. Brian Mann has this preview.
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May 30, 2002 — George Pataki was nominated to run for a third term as Governor by enthusiastic delegates at the state republican party convention. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

May 30, 2002 — Speaking to reporters at the Republican State Convention yesterday in Manhattan, outgoing State Senator Ron Stafford said the last 37 years in the state legislature have been "meaningful" and "rewarding". On Monday, the chairman of the budget-writing Senate Finance Committee announced he won't seek re-election this November. Martha Foley has more.
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May 29, 2002 — With Chris Ortloff and Betty Little scrapping for the senate seat, that frees up their two assembly districts. Queensbury supervisor Nicholas Caimano, a Republican, has already announced that he'll run to replace Betty Little. With incumbents out of the way, the shifting political scene represents a rare opening for the Democratic party. Despite pockets of strength, Democrats have struggled to win higher office in the region. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

May 29, 2002 — The first day of the Republican convention in New York City served as a prelude to the party's main task today; nominating George Pataki for a third term as governor. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article