COLONIE—Is this Ed Cox's guy?
Erie County Executive Chris Collins just addressed a meeting of the Republican State Committee as it prepares to elect Ed Cox chairman. Collins backed Ed Cox over Henry Wojtaszek, the chairman of the Niagara County Republican Committee, and Collins has been making the rounds in preparation Read More
ALBANY—It's official: Rick Lazio is going for it.
The Long Island Republican, who, it was reported today, has taken leave from his position at J.P. Morgan, will officially announce his campaign for governor next Monday in Albany, then embark around the state. He would be the first Republican to announce formally; other candidates Read More
ALBANY—Henry Wojtaszek's ongoing campaign to become Republican state chairman has taken a turn toward the negative, with his affiliated operatives telling county chairs that his opponent, Ed Cox, was affiliated with Andrew Cuomo in 2006.
"I did get a call from a friend of mine who said he had heard that Ed Read More
ALBANY—Erie County Republican Chairman Jim Domagalski has sent letters to Republican chairs and officials around the state reminding them that County Executive Chris Collins is a potential candidate for statewide office.
According to people who received the letters, it includes a summary of Collins' biography and accomplishments and explicitly mentions a statewide run.
"It Read More
ALBANY—While they're pushing for legislative action in Albany, the coalition of unions advocating a bill that would require higher wages at publicly financed construction projects is fighting a side battle in Erie County.
The labor groups, led by SEIU 32BJ, are targeting Erie County Executive Chris Collins.
At the beginning of the month, Collins, Read More
Erie County Executive Chris Collins, another Republican exploring a gubernatorial run, is still moving around New York and will make the keynote address at two dinners next month.
Collins also has a lot more cash in his campaign account—more than $529,000—than Rick Lazio, the other Republican contender who reported $184,000 on hand. Read More
–compiled by Azi Paybarah and Jimmy Vielkind
ALBANY—About 400 people attended last night’s Conservative Party dinner at the Sheraton in midtown, including Erie County Executive Chris Collins.
It was Collins’ first appearance at the dinner, Chairman Mike Long said, and he was seated at the head dais. Also up front was Rick Lazio, the former congressman who lost the 2000 Senate Read More
ALBANY—About 400 people attended last night's Conservative Party dinner at the Sheraton in midtown, including Erie County Executive Chris Collins.
It was Collins' first appearance at the dinner, Chairman Mike Long said, and he was seated at the head dais. Also up front was Rick Lazio, the former congressman who lost the Read More
ALBANY—Former representative Rick Lazio has formed a campaign committee to explore a run for governor in 2010. He’s the first of the potential Republican candidates to do so.
Records with the State Board of Elections show the formation of Lazio 2010, Inc. last week. Lazio has also hired Barney Keller, formerly a spokesman for Read More
