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Senate OKs Bill To Add 'TZB' To Official Bridge Name, But Assembly Adjourns Senate OKs Bill To Add 'TZB' To Official Bridge Name, But Assembly Adjourns
Senate OKs Bill To Add 'TZB' To Official Bridge Name, But Assembly Adjourns The debate over naming rights at the new Tappan Zee Bridge continues to rage, as officials remain split on the matter. The New York State Senate voted by a count of 40 to 20 in favor of a compromised bill to add the Tappan Zee Designation to the seldom-used official name of Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, but the Democratic-controlled State Assembly ended its annual legislative session without even putting the bill to a vote, leaving its future status uncertain at best. The bill was first introduced by State Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-District 50/Syracuse area). The Senate’s vote came late on Wed…

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by Zak Failla
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Bills Introduced To Restore Tappan Zee Name To New Bridge Bills Introduced To Restore Tappan Zee Name To New Bridge
Bills Introduced To Restore Tappan Zee Name To New Bridge Few refer to the new Tappan Zee Bridge by its official name of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, just as few called the old bridge by its designated name, the Malcolm Wilson Bridge, honoring another former New York governor. Now, two bills are moving through the state Assembly and Senate to nix any uncertainty. In effect, the bills say what most already do: it's the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, R-Brewster, the sponsor of the Assembly bill, amended his bill last month to mirror a Senate version sponsored by John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse.  "The future of my Assembly bill dep…

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by Kathy Reakes
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On Your Marc: Westchester GOP Throws Support To Molinaro In Governor's Race On Your Marc: Westchester GOP Throws Support To Molinaro In Governor's Race
On Your Marc: Westchester GOP Throws Support To Molinaro In Governor's Race Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro locked up the GOP nomination for governor this week when the Westchester County Republican Party threw its support behind him on Wednesday, according to multiple news reports. Westchester Republican Chairman Doug Colety said his committee will endorse Molinaro's race to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle in November.  Colety's endorsement pushed Molinaro over the 75 percent threshold of the weighted nominating vote, assuming Republican committee members vote with their county leaders at the party's convention in May. Senate Deputy Majority Leader…

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Negative Rating Soars, But He Still Leads Nixon, Molinaro Cuomo Negative Rating Soars, But He Still Leads Nixon, Molinaro
Cuomo Negative Rating Soars, But He Still Leads Nixon, Molinaro Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s favorability rating fell to 49-44 percent this month, matching his lowest favorability rating, according to a new Siena College poll of New York state registered voters.  Among Democrats, Cuomo has a 62-32 percent favorability rating, compared to 33-23 percent for his Democratic Party primary challenger, Cynthia Nixon. Head-to-head, Cuomo leads Nixon among registered Democrats by 58-27 percent, down from 66-19 percent last month -- before Nixon declared her candidacy.  Cuomo maintains large leads over Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and state Sen. John…

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by Jon Craig
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Molinaro Gets Conservative Party Nod In Governor's Race Molinaro Gets Conservative Party Nod In Governor's Race
Molinaro Gets Conservative Party Nod In Governor's Race Top officials at the state Conservative Party announced Monday, April 16 that they are backing Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for governor. The move makes Molinaro the increasingly likely candidate to secure the Republican endorsement next month when the state GOP committee meets in New York City. “Marc Molinaro will make New York more affordable and end Andrew Cuomo’s culture of corruption – he has the record, the message and the integrity to get our state back on track,” said Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long. Molinaro is competing for the Republican candidacy against state …

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by Jon Craig
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Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official
Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro officially confirmed his run for New York Governor in his hometown on Monday, making the announcement at Tivoli Village Hall.          Prior Daily Voice coverage of Molinaro receiving Republican Party support for his candidacy can be found by clicking here.  More details about the 43-year-old Molinaro's announcement can be found on his Facebook page and campaign website at molinaroforny.com. The other announced Republican Party candidate is state Sen. John DeFrancisco of Syracuse.  If the November election pitted incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo agai…

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by Jon Craig
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Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race
Molinaro Has Double The Backing Of Nearest GOP Rival In Governor's Race Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has secured enough Republican Party support to win a gubernatorial slot on its ticket, and now has almost double the backing of his nearest rival in the contest for the GOP’s nomination, according to repots by Politico and others.  Molinaro won support from the leaders of several large county Republican organizations when he told party officials as reported here by Daily Voice last week. Over the last two days, Molinaro’s campaign has rolled out 16 endorsements from Republican county leaders, who collectively represent 35.5 percent of the weighted vot…

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by Jon Craig
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Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod
Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod A straw poll of New York state Republicans favors Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro over state Sen. John DeFrancisco of Syracuse as their preferred candidate for governor.Meanwhile, the Empire Report, in this story, quotes sources close to Molinaro saying he popular 42-year-old politician is definitely running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year. David Catalfamo, a spokesman for Molinaro, said: “Marc is deeply grateful and humbled by the support, there will be no formal announcement today.” At the request of Republican Party leaders from around the state, Molinaro went  to Saratoga to…

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by Jon Craig