The New York State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its slate of endorsements for the 2018 election. For statewide offices, the union group chose all Democratic candidates, including … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – #NY23 Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano August 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 3, 2018. WRFA's Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Democratic Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano about the outcome of the June Democratic Primary, her platform, her … [Read more...]
Reed Supports $12 Billion Ag Relief Package as Farmers Struggle with Retaliatory Tariffs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on the $12 billion farm relief package being proposed by the Donald Trump administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aid is intended to provide short … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
Reed Campaign Accuses Opposition of Online Harassment and Threats, Dems Respond
CORNING, NY - Congressman Tom Reed’s campaign staff is making allegations of insults, harassment and threats via social media by those who oppose the Corning Republican's reelection. However, his opponent and other Democrats are saying there was no … [Read more...]
Mitrano Critical of Reed for “Weak” Statement in Response to Helsinki Summit
PENN YAN - The candidate who will challenge Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in the November General Election said his statements from earlier this week regarding the issue of Russia and President Trump falls short. Democratic challenger Tracy … [Read more...]
Congress to Vote on Bill Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced Thursday that his bill to officially designate the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, and recognize it as the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating … [Read more...]
Steuben County Man Charged for Removing Controversial Tom Reed Political Sign
CORNING, NY - A Steuben County resident has been arrested for allegedly stealing a controversial campaign sign belonging to the Tom Reed for Congress reelection effort. According to various media reports, including Ithaca.com, and a media release … [Read more...]
Mitrano Wins NY 23rd Democratic Primary
PENN YAN - Tracy Mitrano will face Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2018 midterm election for the New York 23rd Congressional District. That after absentee ballots were counted on July 3, showing that Mitrano received the most votes in the … [Read more...]
Results of Democratic Congressional Race to be Determined by Absentee Ballot Count on July 3
Democrats in the New York 23rd Congressional District will have to wait until the end of the business day on Tuesday, July 3 before knowing who their candidate will be in the November mid-term election. Tuesday’s Democratic Primary was too close … [Read more...]