Here is a summary of our recommendations in select races on Tuesday’s ballot: Congress U.S. Senate: Charles Schumer*, D, I, WF; and Kirsten Gillibrand*, D,I, WF U.S. House, District 17: Eliot Engel*, D, WF U.S. House, District 18: Nita Lowey*, D, I, WF U.S. House, District 19: John Hall*, D,... Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published Saturday, Oct. 16, Sunday, Oct. 17 and Monday, Oct. 18: Saturday, Oct. 16 Big money and the election: Commentary Tim Rutten, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, comments on the outcome of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and the creation of… Read More →
Democrat Brendan Tully and Republican Steve Katz met Wednesday with the Editorial Board to discuss their candidacies. The two are vying for the 99th Assembly district seat, which covers the Westchester towns of Yorktown, Somers and North Salem, the Putnam towns of Carmel, Southeast and Patterson and the Dutchess town… Read More →
Incumbent Assemblyman Mike Spano, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Mike Ramondelli, met Wednesday with the Editorial Board to discuss their candidacies. The two are vying for the 93rd Assembly district seat, which covers Yonkers. Here are brief introductions the candidates made: To watch the complete session, go to lohud.com/editorialspotlight… Read More →
The Editorial Board of The Journal News holds endorsement interviews with candidates in key contests on the Nov. 2 ballot. Voters may watch and participate online at www.LoHud.com. This list had been and will be updated as additional interviews are scheduled. (* denotes incumbent) Today • 1 p.m., 91st District,... Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Oct. 7: Brewster’s Old Town Hall theater: Editorial We encourage Brewster voters to approve a $3.8 million bond to renovate the Old Town Hall on Election Day. We write: … The Old Town Hall, which used to house town offices on the… Read More →
The Editorial Board of The Journal News holds endorsement interviews with candidates in key contests on the Nov. 2 ballot. Voters may watch and participate online at www.LoHud.com. This list will be updated as additional interviews are scheduled. (* denotes incumbent) Today • 1 p.m., 93rd District, Assembly (Mike Spano*... Read More →
Our series of Editorial Spotlight interviews with candidates for the state Assembly and state Senate has continued in the last week. More candidates will meet with the Editorial Board this week. Here are clips of candidates’ introductions from recent interviews: 40th state Senate: Greg Ball vs. Michael Kaplowitz 35th state… Read More →
Good afternoon. Here’s a look at opinion content published since Friday, Oct. 1: Friday, Oct. 1 Sept. 11 responders: Editorial We comment on news that the House passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. We write: The thousands of rescue workers who rushed to the fallen World Trade… Read More →
The Editorial Board holds endorsement interviews with candidates vying in key contests on the Nov. 2 ballot. Voters may watch and participate online at www.lohud.com. This list will be updated as additional interviews are scheduled. (* denotes incumbent; **denotes tenative.) Sept. 21 • 11 a.m., Putnam County Executive (Leibell vs…. Read More →