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<h5>2023 Archive</h5>

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<h4>Meet Meg Magnusen, running for Chemung County 9th Legislative District</h4><p>Fast, succinct, and to the point. That's how Meg Magnusen addresses the issues and concerns for the citizens of Chemung County. She's working for a chance to run as the Chemung County 9th Legislator. Hear her out, she makes a lot of sense.</p>

Meg Magnusen

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">9 rural Democratic Committees stood together to decide </strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">THE</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"> candidate for the 2026 midterm election!</strong></span></p>

<h2>"A good life should be affordable!"</h2>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">NYS 23rd District Congressional Candidate </span></h6>

<h4>Aaron Gies</h4>

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<h6>cHAIR</h6><p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">KEN MARTIN</span></strong></p><p></p>

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<h6>Chair</h6><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(15, 36, 70)">JAY S. JACOBS</span></strong></p><p></p>

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<h6>Chair</h6><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(15, 36, 70)">William Thickstun</span></strong></p><p></p>

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<p>CCDC State Committee Representatives from the 124th and 132nd NYS Assembly Districts, along with the Chair, attended the NYS Democratic Convention in Syracus.  There, they voted on the State-wide candidates the Party is backing during the <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Midterms</strong></span> this year. </p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong>Thank you Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for this </strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)"><strong>advice</strong></span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong>!</strong></span></p><p>With mass detentions &amp; deportations across the county it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens to know their rights. You <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong>DO NOT</strong></span> have to speak to <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong>ICE</strong></span> without a <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong><u>JUDICIAL</u></strong></span> warrant.</p><p>If they attempt to enter your home or workplace, ask to see a warrant.</p>

<h2>Know Your Rights! </h2>

<h1>Young Democrats</h1>

<h4><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Qualities of a Candidate to consider...</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">"It takes a "</span><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">special kind</span></em></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">" of person, dedicated and willing to serve the community to run for office. The courage it takes to step forward into public life should not be underestimated. The commitment needed to fundraise, run a campaign and stay in the public's eye is commendable and noteworthy. On behalf of the community, you have our esteemed gratitude!"</span></p><p><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">                                                                                                                                               ~ Chairman Jamal A. Malik ('23)</span></em></p><p></p><ol><li><p><span style="color: #000000">What are your unique leadership traits?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Can you describe three main campaign goals or ideas you feel define your campaign?&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">What do you offer constituents that’s different from your opponent or the person now in office?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Do you bring a new or innovative way to approach problems?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Do you feel you have the time, energy, discipline, and vision to win?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Who is your target voter?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Can you identify your campaign team, and plan for getting elected?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">What is your fundraising strategy?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Do you have a vision for improving the quality of life in your community?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">What do you see as the most significant issues?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Are you prepared for a background check?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000">Why should the voters choose you?</span></p></li></ol><p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">If you can answer all of these questions with certainty, then reach out to our Candidate Vetting Committee. We're here to support and help get your started. Fill out our Candidate Interest form </span></strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8-M9S6Sh2imUu_587HOFZJZPDBHnezIAFXvcVNB-JaXa2nA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">here</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">.</span></strong></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text)">We strive to establish a strong platform, which assists our committee to develop and align our values, beliefs and goals to the Democratic Party ideals. The Chemung County Democratic Committee will recruit and elect candidates who listen to, respond, and best serve our citizens and our community.</span></p><p><strong>Chemung County Board of Elections:</strong> <a href="https://www.chemungcountyny.gov/1028/Running-For-Office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Run for Office resources</a></p><p></p>

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<p>On Monday 3-31-25 Voters of Chemung County demonstrated outside the Social Security Office in Big Flats. Originally slated to be closed, and then reportedly removed from the closure list, demonstrators demanded a definitive answer  from Musk's Doge on the status, not only for recipients, but in support of the SS Office workers as well. </p>

<h2>Hands Off Our Social Security</h2>

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<h1>ELECTED DEMOCRATS</h1>

<h4>Bill McCarthy, Chemung County 12th District Legislator. Tried, true, and consistant!</h4><p>Bill McCarthy has been a steady, dependable voice for the people of Chemung County's 12th District — tried, true, and consistent since 2018. Bill has stood firm as part of the Democratic minority in the Chemung County Legislature, fighting alongside Minority Leader Brent Stermer to keep the families of our community at the center of every conversation. Now, with a major shakeup in County leadership on the horizon, Bill sees a real window for change. He's running for re-election with the same conviction he's always had: to go back to the Legislature and fight, harder than ever, for the families of Chemung County. &nbsp;</p>

Bill McCarthy

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<h6><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Minority Leader District 11 (City of Elmira)</span></h6>

<h4><p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Brent Stermer</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)"><sup>LEGISLATURE</sup></span></p></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-text)">District 12 (Town of Southport)</span></h6>

<h4><p><span style="color: var(--color-text)">William McCarthy</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>LEGISLATURE</sup></span></p></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Chemung County Family Court</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)"><sup>Judge Richard Rich</sup></span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">Elmira City Court</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Judge Daniel Cain</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Constable</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Willie Owens</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 1</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Nick Grasso</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 2</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Rev. Corey Cooke</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 4</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Rev. Gary Brinn</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 5</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Jackie Wilson</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Town of Elmira Board</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Al Lucarelli</sup></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Justice Town of Elmira</span></h6>

<h4><sup>Kim Middaugh</sup></h4>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">Minority Leader&nbsp;District 12 (Town of Southport) </span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text)">William McCarthy</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>LEGISLATURE</sup></span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(14, 107, 168)">District 11 (City of Elmira)</span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Brent Stermer</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)"><sup>LEGISLATURE</sup></span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Chemung County Family Court</span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)"><sup>Judge Richard Rich</sup></span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Constable</span></p>

<p><sup>Willie Owens</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 1</span></p>

<p><sup>Nick Grasso</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 2</span></p>

<p><sup>Rev. Corey Cooke</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 4</span></p>

<p><sup>Rev. Gary Brinn</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Elmira City Council Dst. 5</span></p>

<p><sup>Jackie Wilson</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Town of Elmira Board</span></p>

<p><sup>Al Lucarelli</sup></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-headline-primary)">Justice Town of Elmira</span></p>

<p><sup>Kim Middaugh</sup></p>

<h2>New York State </h2>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">GOVERNOR</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Kathy Hochul</span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">LT. GOVERNOR</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Antonio Delgado</span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">Secretary of State</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>Walter T. Mosley</sup></span><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34)"><sup> </sup></span><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>III</sup></span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">ATTORNEY GENERAL</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Letitia James</span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">COMPTROLLER</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Tom DiNapoli</span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">ASSEMBLY SPEAKER</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Carl Heastie</span></h4>

<h6><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">SENATE MAJORITY LEADER</span></h6>

<h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Andrea Stewart-Cousins</span></h4>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">GOVERNOR</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Kathy Hochul</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">LT. GOVERNOR</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Antonio Delgado</span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">Secretary of State</span></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>Walter T. Mosley</sup></span><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 34)"><sup> </sup></span><span style="color: var(--color-text)"><sup>III</sup></span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">ATTORNEY GENERAL</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Letitia James</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">COMPTROLLER</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Tom DiNapoli</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">ASSEMBLY SPEAKER</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Carl Heastie</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(247, 92, 92)">SENATE MAJORITY LEADER</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 44, 109)">Andrea Stewart-Cousins</span></p>

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<h1><p></p><p>Committees in Chemung County</p></h1>

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<h2>Chemung County Youth Football League</h2><small><p>Well, now it's an annual event. The morning at July 11th, 2 teams met on the political field of challenge. That day, the CCDC won the moral victory of working with their opponents from across the aisle. Unfortunately, the victory was not of the game. We had a ringer (see the kid kneeling in front of the Chair and Andy Fagan?) By far one of the fastest runners on our team! The book is closed on the 2nd Annual CCDC vs. CCRC tournament. We stand 0-2, but we raised funds that benefit the Chemung County Youth Football League, so it was all in good fun! Thanks to the candidates and 2nd District Councilman Cooke for coming out and playing. Willie Owens and his "Field of Fathers" have done it again!</p></small><p></p>

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<h2><span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); color: var(--color-headline-secondary)">Working to build a better community!</span></h2><span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-left" style="width: 42%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/ab296239-1819-4416-8426-c8d4c005b1fe/ab296239-1819-4416-8426-c8d4c005b1fe.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C950%2C823&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="42" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none"></span></span><h5><sup>The mission of the Chemung County Democratic Committee is to recruit candidates for all elective offices representing, but not limited to Chemung County. The committee works to strengthen the community by connecting citizens to the political process through voter outreach and education. We strive to be open, inclusive, and accessible to all individuals who share fundamental Democratic beliefs and values.</sup></h5>

<h4>Meet John Boire, running for Chemung County 2nd Legislative District</h4><p>Candidate hopeful John Boire, sits down with host Ed Bond to discuss his newly announced bid as Legislator for the 2nd Legislative District of Chemung County. John brings a lot of experience and passion to the table and wants to make the 2nd District, and Chemung County overall, a great place to live.</p>

John Boire

<h1>CCDC - Working 4 All!</h1>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">138 like minded people gathered to raise funds for local Democratic candidates.  Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado &amp; Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. gave us words of inspiration. Each candidate introduced themselves, and spoke a little about their campaign platforms.  Area Democrats won gift certificates from local businesses and bid on baskets. It was awesome! </strong></span></p>

<h2>CCDC Annual Fall Fundraiser</h2>

Annual Fall Fundraiser

<p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Thank you Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for this  </span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary)">advice</span><span style="color: var(--color-text)">! </span></strong></p><p>With mass deportations starting across the county it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens to know their rights. You <strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">DO NOT</span></strong> have to speak to <strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">ICE</span></strong> without a <strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">JUDICIAL</span></strong> warrant.  </p><p>If they attempt to enter your home or workplace, ask for a warrant. </p>

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<h2>Voter Resources</h2><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">VOTE</span> like your Democracy depends on it.  <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)">It does!</span></h4>

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<h4>Meet Aaron Gies - Candidate for NYS 23rd Congressional District</h4><p>Declared Candidate for the NYS 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies sits down with our CCDC Podcast host Ed Bond for an informal discussion on why he's running, his unique perspective, and his political platform. This podcast gives us an in-depth look at Gies, and why he believes he can win your vote in the Primary Election in June of 2026.</p>

Aaron Gies

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<h5 style="text-align: center;">Duties of the NY‑23 Congressional Representative</h5><p>(Serving Chemung, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Tioga, and parts of Steuben, Schuyler, Erie, and Niagara Counties)</p><p>The Representative for NY‑23 is responsible for making federal laws, shaping the national budget, overseeing federal agencies, and advocating for the needs of the Southern Tier. Rep. Langworthy’s committee roles give him particular influence in energy policy, government oversight, and House procedural rules.</p><h6>Base salary: $174,000</h6><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">US 1. Federal Lawmaking</span></h6><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Your congressional representative is one of 435 voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Core responsibilities include:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Introducing bills on national issues (economy, health care, agriculture, energy, veterans, etc.).</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Debating and voting on legislation that becomes federal law.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Amending bills in committee and on the House floor.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Shaping national policy through hearings, investigations, and oversight.</span></p><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">💰 2. Federal Budget &amp; Appropriations</span></h6><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Members of Congress help determine how trillions of federal dollars are spent. This includes:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Voting on the federal budget, appropriations bills, and tax policy.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Advocating for funding that benefits NY‑23, such as infrastructure, broadband, agriculture, manufacturing, and rural development.</span></p><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">🏘️ 3. Representation of the 23rd District</span></h6><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">NY‑23 is a large, mostly rural district with major population centers like Elmira and Jamestown. The Representative’s district duties include:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Advocating for local needs in Washington—jobs, agriculture, energy, transportation, and rural health care.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Helping residents navigate federal agencies, including Social Security, Medicare, VA benefits, IRS issues, and immigration cases.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Responding to constituent concerns through meetings, town halls, and district office services.</span></p><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">🏛️ 4. Committee Assignments (</span><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Specific to Langworthy</span><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">)</span></h6><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><em>Langworthy serves on several influential House committees that shape national policy:</em></span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Committee on Energy and Commerce – oversees energy policy, telecommunications, consumer protection, public health, and environmental issues.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Committee on Rules – controls which bills reach the House floor and under what procedures.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Committee on Oversight and Government Reform – investigates federal agencies and government operations.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">These assignments give him direct influence over energy policy, regulatory oversight, and national governance.</span></p><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">🗳️ 5. Constituent Services &amp; Community Engagement</span></h6><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">A major part of the job happens outside Washington:</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Maintaining district offices to assist residents.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Attending local events, meetings, and community discussions.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">• Advocating for district priorities such as agriculture, manufacturing, rural broadband, and economic development.</span></p><h6><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">📣 6. 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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Meet your Host...</h2><p></p><span class="image image-framed image-left" style="width: 25%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/78976307-c175-4d08-a2c2-c2240257e52b/c21091d4-6f91-4cbc-bd55-32a3609476af.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2852%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><u>Ed Bond - Host</u></strong></span> is a former journalist, who has written for the Star-Gazette in Elmira, The Asbury Park Press, The Indianapolis Star and the Los Angeles Times. He is also the author of a book, "SAVE DOGS FROM DISTEMPER: The ‘Impossible’ Cure of Dr. Alson Sears" and co-wrote an episode of "Star Trek: Voyager." Today he lives with his family in Horseheads, NY where he invents games and toys and creates laser-cut art through his business, MetaDreams LLC. He has run twice for Chemung County Legislature as a Democrat.</p><p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">...&amp; Producer</h2><p></p><span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-right" style="width: 25%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/1ef01faa-5f63-4bd9-9bf7-cb843a17b94a/a05f8689-895f-473e-bbc0-9fbef52bd686.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=126%2C40%2C3122%2C4023&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><u>Bay Malik - Producer</u></strong></span> (&amp; <em>occasional Fill-in Host</em>) is a former radio broadcast manager, with over 25 years experience, both in the US and abroad. Now retired, she's worked in both commercial, and non-traditional radio, and taught Public Affairs instruction to aspiring broadcasters at NC A&amp;T State University. She's worked 15 years in station network management, promotions &amp; marketing in Dubai, UAE. Today, she resides with her husband in Elmira NY, and currently serves as the Media Chair for the Chemung County Democratic Committee.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Higher Education!</h2><span class="image image-framed image-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/90882d3e-2ce4-4db8-a547-81cc3d586cd9/90882d3e-2ce4-4db8-a547-81cc3d586cd9.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C471%2C263&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"></h2><p> The <a href="https://hesc.ny.gov/">New York State Higher Education Services Corporation</a> (HESC) hosts <a href="https://hesc.ny.gov/events">events</a> to help students and families understand the financial aid available to them and navigate the FAFSA and TAP application processes. These events provide one-on-one support, expert guidance and resources to maximize financial aid opportunities. CUNY launched a <a href="https://www.cuny.edu/news/cuny-launches-financial-literacy-video-series-for-students/">Financial Literacy Video Series for Students</a> and student financial services resource centers across CUNY campuses are open to provide one-on-one in-person or virtual assistance.</p><p>As part of its continued efforts to improve access to financial aid information and support, HESC launched new tools and enhanced services designed to support students, counselors, financial aid professionals and partners. These include:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://hesc.ny.gov/financial-aid-navigator"><strong>Financial Aid Navigator:</strong></a> A step-by-step tool that guides students through a series of questions about their academic plans, residency, and household information to generate a personalized list of New York State financial aid programs they may be eligible for, including grants, scholarships and tuition assistance opportunities.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://hesc.ny.gov/about/fafsa-completion-dashboard"><strong>FAFSA Completion Dashboard:</strong></a> An interactive dashboard that provides a monthly snapshot of FAFSA completion rates among New York’s high school seniors and serves as a key tool for tracking progress statewide. Users can compare New York’s cumulative completion rate to the national average and explore data at the high school, school district, regional and legislative district levels to support targeted outreach and student success efforts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Modernized Call Center:</strong> HESC enhanced its call center operations, ensuring students and families have the opportunity to connect directly with representatives, eliminating the need for appointments, and making it easier to get timely answers to financial aid questions. Students wishing to speak with HESC can call <a href="tel: 18886974372"><strong>1-888-NYSHESC</strong></a><strong> (</strong><a href="tel: 18886974372"><strong>1-888-697-4372</strong></a><strong>)</strong>.</p></li></ul><p></p><h5 style="text-align: center;">Fulfilling the need to provide educated future politicians!</h5>

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