Livingston County, NY – On May 24, 2018, members of the Livingston County Conservative Party met to consider endorsements for this year’s election. Jason J. McGuire, Chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Party, issued the following remarks regarding the party’s designations for state legislative seats: “The State Senate has become the Conservative’s last stand in New York. […]
Strickland Secures Conservative Support For County Clerk
Livingston County, NY – On Thursday, May 24, 2018, the Livingston County Conservative Party’s County Committee unanimously voted to designate Mary F. Strickland as its candidate for County Clerk. Jason J. McGuire, Chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Party, issued the following comments regarding the party’s designation for Livingston County Clerk: “The Livingston County Conservative Party is […]
Conservative Party Announces 2018 Candidate Interview Meeting
There will be a meeting of the County Committee of the Livingston County Conservative Party (LCCP) of New York State at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Peppermint’s Family Restaurant (244 East Main St., Avon, New York 14414). At this meeting, the Party will be interviewing candidates seeking to appear on its line […]
Conservative Chair Commends Republican Counterpart
Jason J. McGuire, Chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Party, issued the following comments regarding the resignation of Livingston County Republican Chairman Lowell Conrad: “It is no secret that Chairman Lowell Conrad and I have not always agreed on which candidates would best serve the interests of our county, but I have never doubted Mr. […]
Conservatives Enthusiastically Endorse Chele Chiavacci Farley for US Senate
Brooklyn, NY – State committee members of the NYS Conservative Party converged in Brooklyn, NY last night to nominate Chele Chiavacci Farley as their candidate for United States Senator. State Vice-Chairman and Cayuga County Chairman, Gregory S. Rigby, was proud to nominate Chele Chiavacci Farley as the candidate to bring her expertise in engineering and […]
Conservatives Call On Cuomo To Curb State Spending
Brooklyn, NY – State Conservative Party Chairman, Michael R. Long, is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to curb New York State’s spending habits immediately. For far too long, New York has depended on federal dollars (including New York’s residents being able to write-off high state and local taxes) and bonding to help balance its budget. The […]
Conservative Party Opposes Offering Problem Gamblers Casino Credit
S.5377 (Bonacic) would allow casinos to loan money to gamblers “to enable [them] to take part in gaming activity.” Such loans would be permissible in accordance with rules to be developed by the Gaming Commission. S.5377 would also allow casinos to cash checks for patrons who wish to use the proceeds of those checks for gambling […]
Conservative Party Opposes Increasing Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products
S.3978 (Savino)/A.273 (Rosenthal) raises the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Bill proponents contend that passing the measure will prevent those under 21 from ever starting to smoke tobacco products. Advocates should remember that those under the age of 21 already largely understand the health risks associated with smoking. Warning labels have […]
Conservative Party Opposes Abortion Expansion Legislation
The Conservative Party of New York State is calling upon Members of the New York State Assembly to oppose abortion-expanding legislation known as the “Reproductive Health Act” (A.1748-Glick). The bill is scheduled for Assembly Codes and Health Committee votes on January 17, 2017. A full floor vote is anticipated as well. Bill proponents suggest this […]
Conservatives Stand Against Schneiderman’s Contraception Coverage Act
The Livingston County Conservative Party urges Members of the New York State Assembly to vote against the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act (A-1378-Cahill). The legislation is scheduled for Assembly Insurance and Code Committee votes on January 17, 2017. A floor vote is expected as well. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act […]