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Winners Announced In Ilion-Mohawk School Board Election

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:18:50 +0000

Seven candidates out of the original 21 have been selected by residents of the new Ilion-Mohawk Central School District's Board.

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Mohawk And Ilion Hold "Meet The Candidates Night" At Herkimer County Community College

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:33:37 +0000

The Mohawk and Ilion Teachers Associations are sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates Night" at Herkimer County Community College.

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President Obama's Half-Brother, Malik Obama, Running For Governor Of Siaya County, Kenya

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:01:58 +0000

President Barack Obama's half-brother Malik Obama is running for Governor of Siaya, Kenya.

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Polls Open Until 8PM For Proposed Mohawk Ilion School Merger

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:47:38 +0000

Proponents of both sides are still trying to get in the last word before voters reach the ballot box.

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Mohawk And Ilion Residents Vote Today On Whether School Districts Merge

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:57:37 +0000

Polls are open from noon until 8:00pm today. Residents of Ilion and Mohawk will vote on whether to merge their school districts.

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Voters Flock To Local Polling Places To Cast Ballots

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:26:58 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Voters took the opportunity to cast their ballots during today's elections.

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Win or Lose: Hanna, Lamb Vie For 22nd Congressional District

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:00:19 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Although it might not be the desired result for anyone running for office, either incumbent congressman Richard Hanna or his opponent, Dan Lamb, will wake up on Wednesday empty handed.

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What Would Happen in the 2012 Presidential Election If The Electoral Collage Was Tied?

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:18:20 +0000

The political season will soon come to an end, leaving either current president Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Romney as the next leader of our country.

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Candidates Talk With Seniors During Annual Luncheon

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:45:43 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Candidates converged on the New Hartford Senior Center to meet with constituents during its annual Candidates Day Luncheon.

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Oneida Co. Board Of Elections Makes Final Push For New Voters

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:21:24 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Time is quickly running out for people hoping to cast their ballots in this November's election, as voter registration ends tomorrow.

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Register to Vote in New York in Less Than 60 Seconds

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:30:50 +0000

I have been registered to vote since the moment I turned 18. My first vote was cast in 2004 for John Kerry. I remember having to trot down to the Board of Elections, pick up my voter registration form, fill it out, find a stamp, mail it in and wait for my voter card.

That whole process is so much easier now, thanks to Rock the Vote.

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2012 Vote: It Is Easier Than Ever To Register To Vote In Utica, New York But The Deadline Is Approaching

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:47:03 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - New York State is increasing the push to get eligible voters registered.

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New Hartford Library Vote Tonight

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:14:24 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Residents of Kirkland, Paris, Frankfort, and New Hartford are being asked to vote on a possible rechartering of the New Hartford Town Public Library.

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Are You Bored By The Presidential Race?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:39:18 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - With four months left to go in the race for the White House a new survey shows that most Americans are already bored with the race.

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Americans Saying Presidential Race Is Boring

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:19:41 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - While almost eighty percent of Americans say that the presidential campaign is important, a majority say that it is "too long and dull" and has been "too negative."

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Poll Results: Do You Think That The White House Is Leaking National Security Secrets?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:19:13 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Senator John McCain and others are calling for an investigation into leaks of information about cyberwarfare and military intelligence, saying that the news media simply knows too much and that could adversely affect national security.

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Can a Low Voice Help Your Election Chances?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:18:39 +0000

If you’re running for office, you may want to lower your voice — new research reveals voters respond more positively to deep-voiced politicians.

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Voter Records Flawed

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:56:20 +0000

(WIBX) – A study by the independent Pew Center says that 1.8 million voters are dead. According to the study 24 million voter registration records are inaccurate, out of date, or duplicates. Nearly 2.8 million voters are registered in more than one state. Despite the problems, experts say there is no evidence that all of [...]

Oneida County Still Finalizing Election Results

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:06:48 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Board of Elections continues to verify election results, attempting to have the official tallies in by the October 3rd deadline.

Prior to the September 13 election, Oneida County Executive Director, Anthony Picente, asked for a detailed plan of action to avoid problems encountered during last November’s voting

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Gumbarevic, Facing Charges, Suspended From Sheriff's Office

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:16:38 +0000

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - An Oneida County corrections officer and recent candidate for county sheriff has been suspended without pay.

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