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Newsroom
Nov. 1, 2008
Spread the word and get out the vote!
As we enter the last weekend of the 2008 campaign, I will be traveling the district, going door to door, and encouraging voters to get to the polls. The stakes have never been higher and our voices need to be heard. Read more
Oct. 28, 2008
Tonello proposes increasing N.Y.'s outdated gas royalty rate to help landowners
John Tonello announced that as Senator he will lead an effort to increase the minimum royalty New York farmers and landowner can earn on a gas well leases from 12.5 percent to at least 16 percent, a move that will help protect landowner interests and save taxpayers money. Read more
Oct. 23, 2008
Winner falsely attempting to take credit for local economic growth, Tonello says
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for the 53rd District state Senate seat, said his opponent George Winner in his campaign commercials, print ads, and speeches is trying to take credit for creating local jobs that had nothing to do with him or the state Senate. Read more
Oct. 22, 2008
Assemblywoman Lifton endorses Tonello for Senate
Calling him "a true champion of the middle class," Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton (D-125th) endorsed John Tonello of Elmira in his run for the 53rd District State Senate seat. Read more
Oct. 19, 2008
Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters endorses Tonello
The Empire Station Regional Council of Carpenters, an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America that represents 15,000 carpenters across the State of New York from Montauk to Buffalo, has endorsed John Tonello's bid for the 53rd District state Senate seat. Read more
Oct. 17, 2008
Sen. Hillary Clinton endorses Tonello's bid for State Senate
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton today endorsed John Tonello in the race for the 53rd District State Senate seat. Read more
Oct. 17, 2008
Setting the record straight
During our recent public debates, my opponent has repeatedly distorted my positions on several issues, including taxes and energy. I want to set the record straight. Read more
Oct. 14, 2008
Tonello to debate Winner at two public events
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for New York's 53rd district senate seat, will debate George Winner at two college venues this week. Both events are free and open to the public. Read more
Oct. 14, 2008
Tonello on the issues
The Elmira Star-Gazette ran a series of stories on John and his opponent in the 53rd District State Senate race Oct. 12. Read John's responses to key questions. Read more
Sept. 30, 2008
Tonello blasts Winner, Bacalles for playing partisan politics with taxpayer money
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for New York's 53rd district senate seat, today blasted Sen. George Winner and Assemblyman Jim Bacalles for using taxpayer dollars to promote their re-elections when they announced $500,000 in state funding for Corning's City Hall renovation. Read more
Sept. 29, 2008
Sen. Charles Schumer endorses Tonello for State Senate
New York's senior senator, Charles Schumer (D-NY), endorsed Elmira Mayor John Tonello for State Senate, calling Tonello a "middle-class reformer who knows how to solve problems that face all New Yorkers." Read more
Sept. 17, 2008
Tonello outlines reform agenda, decries Albany's 'pay-to-play' culture
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for New York's 53rd district senate seat, today outlined his reform agenda that aims to eliminate the influence of special interests, tighten ethics rules in order to sharply curtail outside work done by sitting legislators, and end majority-only rule that feeds Albany gridlock. Read more
Sept. 11, 2008
Tonello calls for spontaneous, interactive 'town-hall' style debates; Winner refuses
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for New York's 53rd district senate seat, has asked that the upcoming debates with incumbent Republican George Winner include a "town hall" style element to allow citizen audience members the chance to pose questions to candidates directly. Read more
Aug. 25, 2008
State lawmakers' token budget cuts are an insult, Tonello says
Legislative leaders in Albany barely made a dent in the $6.4 billion deficit they've amassed and are instead trying to trick voters into thinking their recent $427 million cuts are substantive, said John Tonello, Democratic candidate for the 53rd State Senate seat. Read more
Aug. 18, 2008
Tonello signs 'Divided We Fail' pledge
John Tonello, Democratic candidate for the 53rd State Senate seat, announced today that he has signed the AARP's "Divided We Fail" pledge that calls for bipartisan efforts to ensure New Yorkers and all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care. Read more
Aug. 12, 2008
Tonello commits to at least two Senate debates; urges Winner to agree to more
Democratic 53rd State Senate candidate John Tonello has agreed to two independent debates with Republican George Winner Jr. in October, and said he is working to have at least two more forums so that all residents across the 2,500-square-mile district have a chance to participate. Read more
July 23, 2008
City of Elmira excluded from local meeting with senate majority leader
Elmira city representatives, including Mayor John Tonello, candidate for the 53rd State Senate seat, were excluded from an important visit to Elmira by one of the state’s three most powerful lawmakers Wednesday. Read more
July 21, 2008
'Three men in a room' is no way to cut taxes or govern, Tonello says
The governor and legislative leaders' latest meeting behind closed doors to strike a deal on a property tax cap is a disgraceful display of what passes for "normal" in Albany -- no transparency, no public dialogue, and no comprehensive solutions, said John Tonello, candidate for the 53rd State Senate seat. Read more
July 4, 2008
Tonello calls for school tax relief that addresses spending, ensures aid to classrooms
ELMIRA -- 53rd District State Senate candidate John Tonello today called on the New York State leaders to return to Albany shortly after the July 4 holiday to enact school property tax relief that helps districts curb spending, and ensures funding makes its way to classrooms where it's needed most. Read more
June 18, 2008
Senate 'plan' to eliminate local school tax underscores need for real reform, Tonello says
ELMIRA -- A one-house bill passed by the New York State Senate this week that seeks to allow local school districts to replace local property taxes with additional state aid will do nothing to ease the burden on taxpayers and underscores the need for true reform in Albany. Read more
June 12, 2008
Elmira Mayor John Tonello to seek 53rd District senate seat
ELMIRA -- Second-term Elmira Mayor John Tonello announced Thursday he is running for the 53rd District state senate seat, seeking to challenge the status quo in Albany, and bring a nonpartisan approach to the state capital. Read more
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