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State Assemblyman Joe Angelino, State Senator Mike Martucci, former Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and Town of Colchester Supervisor Arthur Merrill will be unveiling the newly-named "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" on Tuesday, November 9 at 1:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the James S. Moore Post 167, River Road in Downsville in the parking lot. The Legislation was passed last year by Crouch; it designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Colchester Veterans Memorial Bridge" in honor of the fallen veterans who have sacrificed their lives to fulfill their patriotic duty.

State Senator Jen Metzger of the 42nd Senate District, conceded the race to Republican Michael Martucci Tuesday.  There were 30,000 absentee ballots that needed to be counted in that district; the results confirmed Martucci's Election Day lead in the race.

New York’s new coronavirus testing requirement for travelers began today. Those traveling to New York must have proof of a negative test dated within 3 days of arriving in the state & they must quarantine for at least 3 days upon arrival and get another COVID-19 test on the 4th day, if that test is negative, the quarantine ends. If the test is positive, the mandatory quarantine continues and contact tracing efforts will be deployed. The full list of regulations is available at coronavirus.health.ny.us.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-4-20

With most ballots counted, winners are being projected in local races of interest. In the 22nd Congressional District, Claudia Tenney is leading over democratic incumbent Anthony Brindisi, in the 19th District, Brindisi won that seat over Tenney 2 years ago. Antonio Delgado wins re-election over Republican Kyle Van De Water. In local State Senate races, in the 42 District Republican Mike Martucci defeats Democratic Incumbent Jen Metzger, in the 51st district, Republican Peter Oberacker defeats Jim Barber for Jim Seward's seat, and Fred Akshar wins the 52nd district over Libertarian Thomas Quiter in a landslide. In the State Assembly, in the 122nd District, Joe Angelino has a comfortable lead over Rick Shaw with most of the votes counted, in the 121st District, Republican incumbent John Salka wins re-election over Dan Butterman.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-21-20

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held today starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held tomorrow starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public through "Zoom", Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register to info@delawarecounty.org.  The programs will be recorded for later viewing.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that a State Senate District 51 event, featuring candidates Jim Barber and Peter Oberacker will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12:00 noon and a State Senate District 42 forum, featuring candidates Jen Metzger and Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, starting at 10:00 am. Both events are free and open to the public through "Zoom", Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register to info@delawarecounty.org. The programs will be recorded for later viewing.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold 2 virtual Meet the State Senate Candidates forums for local State Senate seats.  State Senate District 51's event, featuring Democrat Jim Barber and Republican Peter Oberacker, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, starting at 12 noon. The State Senate 42nd District's forum, featuring incumbent Democrat Jen Metzger and Republican Mike Martucci will be held on Thursday, October 22, starting at 10:00 am.  Both events are free and open to the public via Zoom, Connection information will be emailed prior to the event to all those who register at delawarecounty.org.

Republican Mike Martucci announced his candidacy for the
42nd State Senate District.  Martucci
started the "Quality Bus Service" & owns a farm in Westtown; he
is looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Jen Metzger in November's General
Election.