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Republicans Re-elect State Party Chairman Republicans Re-elect State Party Chairman
Republicans Re-elect State Party Chairman J.R. Romano was elected on to a third two-year term as state chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party, surviving a challenge. Last week, the 74-member State Central Committee overwhelmingly voted for Romano, who originally won the post four years ago. Susan Hatfield of Pomfret, the party’s nominee for attorney general last year, and an early supporter of Donald J. Trump in 2016, was elected the GOP's vice chair without opposition, succeeding John Slater. Hatfield is a state prosecutor from eastern Connecticut, a part of the state that has been trending Republican, even as some traditio…

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by Jon Craig
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Politics
Rockland County Executive Says He's Proud Of Son Following Press Conference Blasting Father Rockland County Executive Says He's Proud Of Son Following Press Conference Blasting Father
Rockland County Executive Says He's Proud Of Son Following Press Conference Blasting Father A day after his son, Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, said he would not run for re-election due to the actions of his father, Rockland County Supervisor Ed Day said he is proud of his son in a response to his son's scathing attack. “This entire situation is a sad commentary on what can happen when private family matters are made public," Ed Day said following his son's statement on Tuesday, April 2 that pointed a finger at the political and personal infighting with his father as the reason for his withdrawal from politics. "Let me state, unequivocally, that my support for my son and his poli…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
News
State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet
State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet A State Senate candidate is going on the attack, reportedly filing a lawsuit against the Norwalk Police Department and a local news site for leaking information on a drunk driving arrest several years ago. Republican Marc D’Amelio has delivered a lawsuit to the Norwalk law department, though it hasn’t been filed with the state Supreme Court in Stamford, The Hour reported this week. The lawsuit names the City of Norwalk and news website Nancy on Norwalk as the defendants in the case. The lawsuit alleges that police leaked the information to the online news outlet “in a blatant attempt to inf…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Politics
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement The so-called "Mooch" has kicked in a maximum campaign contribution for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski.  Anthony Scaramucci, a former Wall Street financier who lasted less than two weeks as White House communications director for President Donald Trump last year, gave $3,500 to Democrat Ned Lamont's challenger, according to media reports. Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, meanwhile, contributed another $8 million of his own money to the campaign account, already flush with $5 million more than Stefanowski's balance, according to the latest campaig…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates
Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has agreed to four debates with Democrat Ned Lamont before Election Day on Nov. 6. Stefanowski, a former General Electric chief executive officer from Madison, and Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, a Democrat, have agreed to debate on Sept. 12 and 26 as well as Oct. 18 and 30.  Lamont reportedly asked for another debate on Sept. 5 in Hartford. Stefanowski declined invitations to five debates against other GOP candidates en route to his primary win on Aug. 14. “While Ned Lamont is on the record saying he would continue Gov. (Dannel) Malloy'…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows
New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows A new poll by Siena College Research Institute discovered that New Yorkers are feeling more confident about spending money. The public-opinion survey from the second quarter of 2018 found that New York residents plan to buy motor vehicles, electronics and furniture more than they had in the previous three months. However, their spending plans dipped for home improvements. “For the 15th consecutive quarter, consumer sentiment across New York state is well above the optimism/pessimism breakeven point," said Douglas A. Lonnstrom, professor of statistics and finance and SCRI founding direc…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized In Intensive Care Days After Wife's Funeral George H.W. Bush Hospitalized In Intensive Care Days After Wife's Funeral
George H.W. Bush Hospitalized In Intensive Care Days After Wife's Funeral Days after his wife's death, former President George H.W. Walker is hospitalized with several serious complications, according to multiple news reports.  George H.W. Bush is awake, alert and talking after he was admitted to intensive care earlier this week, a family spokesman said Tuesday, April 24. Bush, 93, was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, family spokesman Jim McGrath said, a day after a funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush. According to McGrath, the 41st President has said he is determined to ge…

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by Jon Craig
Darien, CT
Politics
Darien First Selectman Says She''ll Seek Lt. Governor Job Darien First Selectman Says She''ll Seek Lt. Governor Job
Darien First Selectman Says She''ll Seek Lt. Governor Job Jayme Stevenson, Darien's four-term First Selectman, has filed paperwork with the state to run for Lt. Governor of Connecticut, she posted here on her Twitter page. "Change begins by stepping in the arena...papers are filed to run for Lieutenant Governor of CT," Stevenson wrote. "Time for a new leadership team to restore confidence, stability and hope for a brighter future." The Republican has sailed to re-election three times on the strength of her skills at running Darien in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner. Those abilities could help her statewide should s…

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by Jon Craig
Bedford, NY
Politics
Latimer In For 'Difficult First Few Months,' Says Astorino Latimer In For 'Difficult First Few Months,' Says Astorino
Latimer In For 'Difficult First Few Months,' Says Astorino This story has been updated. Defeated Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino predicted his Democratic successor, George Latimer, will find himself boxed into a liberal-leaning agenda because of the “Trump factor” that elected him and the county Board of Legislators’ gain of three seats, giving it a 12 to 5 voting majority.  Democrats only enjoyed a 9 to 8 majority under Astorino, making it more difficult to block his more conservative agenda. “It is overwhelming when you first come in as he'll find out. ... It will be a difficult first few months,” Astorino told Daily Voice, saying his …

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by Jon Craig
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Obituaries
Former Orangetown Supervisor John Lovett Dies At 97 Former Orangetown Supervisor John Lovett Dies At 97
Former Orangetown Supervisor John Lovett Dies At 97 John B. Lovett, who served six years as Orangetown Town Supervisor and three years as a County Legislator, rising to become the Legislature’s first-ever Chair, has died at the age of 97, according to his family. “Jack Lovett cared deeply about the Orangetown community, and about Rockland County,” Legislator Patrick J. Moroney said. “He was born and raised in Orangetown and he was very proud of his work in creating Blue Hill Golf Course. Even today, the residents of Orangetown are able to enjoy the recreation of the course thanks to his efforts.” Lovett, who was called Jack, also supported t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Orange County Legislator O'Donnell Set To Challenge Congressman Maloney Orange County Legislator O'Donnell Set To Challenge Congressman Maloney
Orange County Legislator O'Donnell Set To Challenge Congressman Maloney Orange County Legislator James O'Donnell of Goshen said he'll announce next week that he's running for Congress. O'Donnell would become the second Republican candidate in a race to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of Cold Spring in November. O'Donnell, 66, is a retired police commander and Goshen resident who has worked in county government for about 10 years, first in the administration of former County Executive Ed Diana and then as a county legislator.  Maloney has attracted national attention as a leading critic of President Donald Trump and advocate for gay rights. 

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by Jon Craig