State Unions Train Their Fire on a Republican in Erie

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

Collins, Lazio Get to Sit Up Front at Conservative Party Dinner

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

Lazio Forms a Commitee, Hires a Staffer

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