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** 16. 128th District State Assemblymember **

Currently no one is representing the 128th District. Here is a list of candidates.

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Contact: 711 East Genesee Street Suite 2 Syracuse, NY 13210-1540 315-449-9536
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Capitol 510 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-5383
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**17. 129th District State Assemblyman: William "Bill" Magnarelli (D)**



Bill Magnarelli has served as a District State Assemblyman since 1998. He currently represents the 129th District, which includes the Northside, Westside, Eastwood, Strathmore and Valley areas of the City of Syracuse, as well as the towns of Geddes and Van Buren. During his four terms in office, Magnarelli has focused his efforts on bringing more jobs to Central New York, lowering taxes, providing our children a better education, improving our healthcare and keeping our families safe.

Magnarelli has secured funding for:


 * Syracuse Center of Excellence - $37 million


 * Workforce Development Initiative - $2.5 million


 * Automobile Row Revitalization Project - $1 million


 * DaVinci Worker Recruitment program - $285,000


 * New York Indoor Environmental Quality Center (NYIEQ) - $2.33 million


 * City of Syracuse for water, sewer and infrastructure needs - $10 million (2015)

In addition to my normal legislative duties, I serve as Chair of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Local Government. I also am assigned to the standing committees regarding Economic Development, Education, and Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. Through these appointments, I help direct the state’s commitment to these areas and help oversee that the Central New York area is represented fairly in budgetary matters.

I was honored to have previously served as Chair of the Assembly’s Veterans Affairs Committee. This committee held special importance to me and I am proud to say that through my efforts, the Veterans Parade, which was dormant for over 10 years, was re-started in 2008 and continues to grow. In 2011, thousands turned out to watch the CNY Veterans Parade which was expanded to include both a Parade and Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds. The event included band exhibitions and various veterans’ kiosks representing every branch of the Armed Services, and a special performance by the West Point Drill Team.

I grew up in Syracuse, attending Our Lady of Pompei School and St. John the Baptist Academy before going on to Syracuse University to major in history. I graduated with honors from Syracuse University Law School in 1973. Upon graduation, I entered the Army Reserves, serving six years and rising to the rank of Captain. I have been involved in the community serving in a variety of capacities including president of Our Lady of Pompei Church Parish Council, majority leader of the Syracuse Common Council, and board member of the Arthritis Foundation.

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 Contact Assemblymember William "Bill" Magnarelli:

Room 840 333 East Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-428-9651
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District Office Directions || LOB 837 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-4826
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 * ||  || =18. 121st District State Assemblyman: William Magee (D)=

Assemblyman William Magee was elected to represent the 121st Assembly District in 2010. He was first elected to the State Assembly in 1990. The 121st district is comprised of the towns of Cicero, Clay, Manlius, LaFayette and Pompey in Onondaga County.

Magee is a life time resident of the Town of Nelson. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University.He is the chair of the Agricultural Committee and a member of the Higher Education, Banks, Local Governments and Volunteer Emergency Services Committees.

Magee represents six colleges and universities in his district. He has fought to bring a fair amount of state funding for local CNY schools. As the Chairman of the Agricultural Committee for more than 15 years, Magee has supported legislature that helps local farmers and rural communities. His major successes include Farm to School programs, Farmland Viability Act and Agricultural Land Tax Cap.

Magee has received the 2015 Distinguished Service Citation from NYS Agricultural Society for his work for the agricultural community. He has also been named the the New York Farm Bureau's Circle of Friends. In 2009, he was given an honorary degree from the National FFA (Future Farmers of America).

For more info: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/William-Magee/


 * Contact Assembly member: William Magee **

Email: MageeW@assembly.state.ny.us

**District Office** 214 Farrier Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 315-361-4125  **Albany Office** LOB 828 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-4807 

=19. 48th District State Senator: Patty Ritchie= = = Patty Ritchie is a lifelong resident of Upstate New York. She grew up in DePeyster, New York, graduating from Heuvelton Central High and Mater Dei College and SUNY Potsdam, and chose to stay in Northern New York and raise her own family.

Patty’s always had a strong interest in serving her community, so she sought election as St. Lawrence County Clerk, was reelected twice with strong, bipartisan support, and served in that role for over a decade.

As County Clerk, she secured many notable successes, including fulfilling her very first campaign pledge to make the County Clerk’s Office more accessible and user-friendly for residents of her sprawling county. She established four local DMV offices that eliminated long lines, improved efficiency, and increased revenue for the county.

Her Clerk’s Office turned an annual profit through an innovative program she created that actively sought DMV business from downstate auto dealers, returning millions of dollars to the county that was used to hold the line on local property taxes.

Ritchie is committed to carrying her reputation for customer service, and concern for individuals and communities through to her new role as State Senator.

Her leadership on issues ranging from opposing higher fees to battling Governor Spitzer’s plan to give drivers licenses to illegal aliens led to her selection as President of the statewide association that represents all 62 of New York’s County Clerks.

Patty Ritchie was elected to the State Senate in 2010, defeating a popular, four-term, Albany incumbent in a campaign that focused on the need to strengthen the economy of Central and Northern New York, create jobs, lower taxes, and combat waste and overregulation.

Patty Ritchie lives in the Town of Oswegatchie with her husband, Tom. They have three adult children and a grandchild and in 2010, welcomed their first grandchild.

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District Office Dulles State Office Building, Room 418 Watertown, NY 13601 United States Phone: 315-782-3418 Fax: 315-782-6357 See map: Google Maps

Albany Office Legislative Office Building, Room 412 <span class="locality" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">Albany, <span class="region" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">NY <span class="postal-code" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">12247 United States Phone: <span class="value" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">518-455-3438 Fax: 518-426-6740

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District Office 46 East Bridge St., 1st Floor Oswego, NY 13126 United States Phone: 315-342-2057 See map: Google Maps

District Office 330 Ford St. (basement of City Hall) Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Phone: 315-393-3024 See map: Google Maps


 * Email address: ** ritchie@nysenate.gov

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=20. 53rd District State Senator: **David J. Valesky**=



Senator David J. Valesky was first elected to the New York State Senate in November 2004. Senator Valesky currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and as a member of the Agriculture; Banks; Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation; and Transportation Committees.

Born and raised in Oneida, Senator Valesky received his Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and his Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut.

Senator Valesky began his public service in 1989 by working in the State Assembly as an aide to former State Assembly Majority Leader Michael Bragman. Valesky held the position until 1995. As an aide, Valesky gained a thorough working knowledge of the legislative process and helped to develop state and local policies to make government more accessible to New Yorkers. From 1995 through 2004, Senator Valesky dedicated his efforts to the education and enrichment of the lives of Central New Yorkers through his work in public television and radio as Vice-President of Communications at WCNY from 1995-2004. He also became recognized as host of the midday talk show Hour CNY, which focuses on current state, national and world events and issues which affect Central New York communities.

As a member of the Independent Democratic Conference, Senator Valesky’s legislative priorities include addressing the property tax burden, creating a more streamlined and efficient state government that is transparent and accountable, and creating a business-friendly environment to foster job creation and economic development. Senator Valesky’s has sponsored several laws that promote investment in communities, such as the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, and make it easier for businesses to locate and stay in New York State. Senator Valesky’s top priority remains to serve the people of Central New York by providing the highest quality constituent service.

District 53:

Senator Valesky lives in the Madison County city of Oneida with his wife Julie and their three sons - Brian, Nathan, and Steven.

This information can be found at his New York Senate biography: []

DAVID J. VALESKY'S CONTACT INFORMATION **Albany Office:** 172 State Street LOB Room 311 Albany, NY 12247 United States Phone: (518)-455-2838 Fax:(518)-426-6885

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**District Office:** 333 East Washington Street 805 State Office Building Syracuse, NY 13202 United States Phone: (315)-478-8745 Fax:(315)-474-3804

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 * Email address: ** valesky@senate.state.ny.us

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