AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of New York County of Broome City of Binghamton I Randy O'Brien being duly sworn an oath now and during all times herein stated have been the publisher and designated agent of the publication known as Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, Elmira Star-Gazette and The Ithaca Journal; have full knowledge of the facts herein state as follows: The Smith Mktg.-NYSEG Tax Cut ad for Binghamton I0#14535, Elmira 10#14503 and Ithaca 10#14505 published in the each of the above-mentioned publications on October 30, 2018 and November 6,13 & 20, 2018. Subscribed and sworn to before me This day of it),,,azeIrLef 2018 Notary 'Public Elizabeth M. Conklin Notary Public, State of New York Broome County No.01C06338552 Commission expires March 14, 02.04 stargazette.com z TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 z 3A the campaign of James Skoufis, who is Senate looking to succeed retiring GOP Sen. William Larkin in a Hudson Valley dis- Continued from Page 1A trict against Republican Tom Basile. And Democrats have spent even and ethics reforms are all among the is- more on several of the nine Long Island sues that could be affected depending seats it hopes to pick up. on who wins the Senate majority on “Senate Republicans have held New Election Day. York back for too long, and the oncom- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is also helping ing blue wave will elect a functional Democrats try to win the majority for Democratic Majority in November,” the first time since 2010 and only the Senate Democratic Leader Andrea second time since the 1960s. Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, said in a The high stakes have led to a high- statement last month. priced battle in about a half-dozen Sen- The money is going out the door Arctic League directors Tom Bruner, left, and Tom Seem haul the tree donated ate races on Long Island, upstate and quickly. by Sophia Rhode, of Elmira, for the 2017 annual broadcast. FILE PHOTO the Hudson Valley as Republican go Senate Democrats had just into the critical election with just a one- $705,408 left in their coffers earlier this seat majority. month, while Senate Republicans still That GOP majority is solely because had $2.3 million. Arctic League seeks a a Democrat, Brooklyn’s Simcha Felder, Meanwhile, political action commit- caucuses with Republicans. tees have put about $5 million of their Christmas tree for broadcast That’s how tenuous the Senate con- own money into New York races, main- trol is. ly in the Senate. Jeff Murray Anyone interested in donating a tree The Senate GOP has already spent That spending has been led by the Elmira Star-Gazette can contact Arctic League board mem- $2 million on a handful of races, with $1.4 million spent by the New York USA TODAY NETWORK ber Tom Seem at 607-562-8082 or the most — $338,000 — funneled to the State United Teachers union through [email protected]. campaign of Long Island incumbent its committee called Fighting for our The Arctic League is looking for a Prospective donors should provide a Elaine Philips, who is running against Future to help Democratic candidates. Christmas tree to grace the main stage of description of the tree, its location and Democrat Anna Kaplan. The union on Friday added another the Clemens Center during its annual their telephone number. Nominations The GOP then spent another $1 million to its political group as it tries broadcast Dec. 2. must be made by Nov. 16. $117,000 on her campaign’s behalf, rec- to help Democrats. The tree should be about 10 to 12 feet The Arctic League broadcast commit- ords show. “It’s time for the people who teach in in height and must be in Chemung tee will review nominated trees Nov. 19, The state Association of Realtors our schools; keep our streets safe; and County. and the selected tree will be cut down has spent $450,000 to boost the re- who care deeply about runaway college The tree that’s chosen will be decorat- and transported to the Clemens Center election bid of Sen. Sue Serino, R-Hyde debt, affordable housing, decent health ed by members of the Elmira Little Thea- on Nov. 28. Park, Dutchess County, who is also a care for all and the environment to have ter, with decorations provided by Christ- For more information on the Arctic real-estate agent. a real voice in New York state,” NYSUT mas House. The tree’s contributor will League and the annual broadcast, call Senate Majority Leader John Flana- president Andy Pallotta said last month. be recognized during the broadcast. 607-733-4576 or go to arcticleague.com gan, R-Long Island, said he’s confident Democrats have also been aided by Republicans can retain control of the another $1.1 million from a hotel work- Senate on Election Day. ers political committee, as well as There are five open seats after sever- $450,000 by a PAC run by the Commu- al senators retired or lost in a Septem- nications Workers of America. Island (25 percent), the Finger Lakes (19 ber primary. To counteract the Democrats’ mon- Health care percent), the Hudson Valley (nearly 18 If Democrats win the majority of the ey, a political committee funded by the percent) and Western New York (al- 63-seat Senate and Cuomo is re-elect- national Republican State Leadership Continued from Page 1A most 17 percent).The Southern Tier saw ed, the party would control of state gov- Committee has put about $1 million into about a 10 percent increase, third-low- ernment. Democrats hold a massive the Senate GOP coffers. And the GOP New Yorkers spent nearly $158 bil- est among the state’s 10 regions. edge in the 150-seat Assembly. also got another $500,000 from a polit- lion on health care in 2017, representing Both upstate and downstate, em- “More than anything else, I think ical committee funded by New York about 16 percent of personal consumer ployment growth in health care was people were awake, but are waking up City real-estate interests. expenditures in the state. stronger than in all other industries even more to the notion that we are “New Yorkers need smart, rational Growth in private-sector health care combined over the past 10 years. really the ultimate check and balance,” leaders who are willing to work across employment occurred in every region The comptroller’s report found that Flanagan said Friday. “We’re the only the aisle to deliver for all New Yorkers- of the state over the last decade, with while other industries shed jobs during ones talking about jobs, literally. We’re not partisan socialists run amok,” Matt gains of more than 10 percent for seven the Great Recession, both jobs and the only ones talking about cutting tax- Walter, president of the Republican of 10 regions. wages in the health care sector in- es, and we’re the only ones talking State Leadership Committee, said. New York City led with an increase creased during the downturn and con- about economic development.” “Senate Republicans will once again of nearly 33 percent, followed by Long tinued to grow in the past decade. On the Democratic side, the party’s prevail against a well-funded challenge Senate committee put $165,000 into based on the quality of their service.” My Bank LIMITED-TIME -KOHLERKOHLER LuxStoLuxStone e ShowersSho e SPECIAL OFFER I 'paintsaints my Safe and Beautiful Walk-In Showers &"::::.71:"6, DOUBLE ffuture.uture. 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