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Renzi Joins Senator Defrancisco To Push For ‘Erin’s Law’

September 29, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today joined with Syracuse-area State Senator John A. DeFrancisco to unveil “Erin’s Law” — a comprehensive plan to prevent and punish violent crimes against children, following the murder of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell of Palermo, Oswego County.

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Renzi Campaigns Across The 48th Senate District

September 29, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi has been traveling across Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, visiting with voters and community leaders and discussing his campaign for changing Albany.

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Renzi Rips Aubertine’s Mailings

September 26, 2008 Steve Yablonski

The challenger claims the incumbent’s fliers are a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. He dispelled allegations of running a negative campaign. However, Aubertine’s campaign coordinator said Renzi has already gone back on his word and his ads have been negative recently.

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Siena Poll: Aubertine Has Large Lead Over Renzi

September 24, 2008 Contributor

Siena College has released the first poll of six key State Senate races, including the race for the 48th Senate district here.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â The poll shows that incumbent Democrat Darrel Aubertine holds a very large lead over Republican Dave Renzi, with six long weeks to go until election day.

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Renzi: Overspending At Root Of Albany’s Fiscal Crisis

September 21, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today said that years of Albany overspending is at the root of the state’s latest fiscal crisis — and warned that a “quick fix” that relies on tax increases or cuts in school spending will only make matters worse.

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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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“Volunteer Day” Brings Out Renzi Backers In Oswego

September 17, 2008 Contributor

Dozens turned out Saturday for the second “Volunteer Day” at the Renzi campaign’s Oswego headquarters.

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Renzi: Protect STAR, Bring Real Property Tax Relief Now

September 14, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today was joined by young, new homeowners in Oswego County to demand real property tax relief, and rejected a plan by his opponent that would mean higher taxes for hundreds of thousands of Upstate families.

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Renzi Calls For Protecting STAR And Bringing Real Property Tax Relief Now

September 11, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Speaking in front of Sara and Brian Sanders’ home on Duer Street, Renzi said Albany’s failure to enact a “tax cap” and take other steps to provide relief makes it harder for young families to afford their own homes.

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