Senator Dan Stec

The New York State Conservative Party has named its top choices for the Republican nominee in the upcoming special election in the 21st Congressional District.

State lawmakers from northern New York agree with Governor Kathy Hochul that affordability is the watchword as the legislative session continues. But they have some disagreements about how to accomplish it.

Legislators from New York’s North Country want to see the upcoming budget to determine how the initiatives in the State of the State speech will be funded.

Republican Dan Stec refers to himself as right of center and has been critical of Governor Hochul and state Democrats’ fiscal policies. Stec, who ran unopposed for re-election says a key concern in his district is affordability.

Since New York state Senator Dan Stec formally announced that he is a candidate for a likely special election in the 21st House district, there have been some questions about his support for Republican party leader Donald Trump.

Republican New York state Senator Dan Stec is officially running to replace Elise Stefanik in Congress. Stec’s sprawling 45th district includes much of northern New York and overlaps with Stefanik’s 21st House District.Stefanik, who has been serving since 2015, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations.If approved, Stefanik’s exit will set the stage for a special election sometime in the spring, with candidates chosen by the local parties.Stec, a former New York State Assemblymember, former Queensbury town supervisor, and Navy veteran, spoke with WAMC’s Lucas Willard about his run for the North Country Congressional seat.

Republican New York state Senator Dan Stec confirms he is running to replace Elise Stefanik in Congress as she is expected to take a position in the Trump administration.

Speculation is swirling across northern New York as to who might run in a special election after Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as UN Ambassador. One of the most anticipated candidates says its too early to announce any plans.

If Republican New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is confirmed to serve as UN ambassador it would trigger a special election throughout her northern New York district.

Republican members of the New York state legislature are calling for the repeal of the state’s Green Light Law.