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Renzi Faults Opponent’s “Downstate” Agenda

September 21, 2008 Contributor
In their second “Town Hall” forum, State Senate candidate Dave Renzi tonight drew sharp contrasts between his ideas to bring tax relief and good paying jobs to Northern and Central New York, and his opponent’s plans — largely drafted by downstate Albany politicians — that don’t deliver for local voters.

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Upstate Families Face Winter Heating Crisis

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Like Albany’s formulas for property tax relief and school aid, the current state heating aid program is unfair to Upstate homeowners. Right now, the maximum heating aid grant is the same, whether you live on the South Shore of Long Island or the shore of Lake Ontario. Obviously, the winters are longer and colder in our region, and our families need additional relief.

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Union Representing 600 Local Workers Endorses Darrel Aubertine

September 17, 2008 Contributor
</p>State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine meets with members of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 73 to accept the endorsement as part of his "Working for Us" tour. The Senator spoke to the workers about his commitment to creating and preserving good jobs in the region.

State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine joined members of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 73 to talk about jobs in Central and Northern New York and to accept the endorsement as part of his “Working for Us” tour.  The Plumbers and Steamfitters are part of the workforce at the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.

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Aubertine Property Tax Plan Would Provide Real Relief

September 16, 2008 Contributor
In recent days, David Renzi Esq., has been spreading false information about Senator Darrel Aubertine’s record on the property tax cap and about Darrel’s comprehensive plan to reduce property taxes.  In addition, Mr. Renzi seems to be promoting as new the very tax cap and mandate relief that Darrel voted for earlier this year.

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