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Aubertine Returning To Majority

November 5, 2008 Nicole Reome

TuesdayÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s election results have sealed it. Democrats have control of every major branch of state government, including the New York State Senate. In one of the most heated Senate races, incumbent Democrat Darrel Aubertine beat out Republican challenger Dave Renzi for the 48th District.

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With Days To Go, Aubertine’s Got More Cash Left Than Renzi

October 27, 2008 Contributor

With just a handful of days left in the campaign season, both of the candidates for State Senate have money left in their bank accounts for the final push.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â The reports filed Friday cover the 21-day period from about the end of September to late last week and are the last look the public will get until after the election at who’s funding each campaign.

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SEIU 1199: Aubertine is “Working For Us” To Protect Health Care, Education

October 21, 2008 Contributor

State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine has received the endorsement of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU 1199), which called the senator an “effective leader” who is “standing up for us” in the state Senate.

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State Senate Candidates Trade Barbs Over School Aid Issue

October 20, 2008 Steve Yablonski

Aubertine, Renzi both claim they’ll fight New York City lawmakers’ attempts to impose new school aid cuts in the middle of the current school year.

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Senate Candidates Duel Over Guns

October 13, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi touted an endorsement from the National Rifle Association today.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â His opponent, incumbent Senator Darrel Aubertine, sent out a statement demonstrating his support for gun owners’ rights.

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Aubertine Applauds Increased Penalties for Pension Fraud

October 13, 2008 Contributor

State Sen. Darrel Aubertine today applauded the Governor for signing a new pension fraud law that makes the long-illegal practice of defrauding the state pension system a felony.

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Albany Gambled The Upstate Economy

October 13, 2008 Contributor

The year-old crisis on Wall Street is causing deep concern among Upstate families who have watched the value of their retirement, college and personal savings plummet along with the Dow. Along with lessons about deregulation, diversified portfolios and careful investing, we’re learning more about how Albany hedged our tax dollars, and made our economic recovery even more difficult.

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Upstate Businesses Say Renzi Is The ‘Pro-Jobs Candidate’

October 8, 2008 Contributor

Two of Upstate New York’s largest and most prominent business groups are adding their strong support to State Senate candidate Dave Renzi, calling him the best choice for bringing new jobs to the region and revitalizing the Upstate economy.

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ATVs and Snowmobiles: A Way of Life and Economic Engine

October 7, 2008 Contributor

On Sunday, I visited the Big East Powersports Show in Syracuse with my family to get a look at the latest in snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and accessories. I couldn’t help but think about the first snowmobile I bought in 1969 and how much they’ve changed.

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Renzi Greets Voters At Oswego Pumpkin Fest

October 6, 2008 Contributor

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi visited the 15th Annual CNY Great Pumpkin Festival in Oswego’s Washington Park Sunday.

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