November 10 Leg Act News

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Election Results & 2026 Outlook

Several Democrats won local offices in Tioga County for the first time in decades, including Jo Ellen Rose (first Democratic legislator in 30 years) and Emily McClintock (first Democratic Owego council member in 20 years).
Seven Democratic candidates ran overall, showing increasing momentum for the county party. Thank you, candidates and supporters, for the work, time, and money you dedicated to these races.
The Newark Valley Supervisor race remains undecided; Kathleen Grant leads by two votes.
Planning for 2026 elections should begin now, with petition season starting in February. Offices up for election include Governor, Lt. Governor, State Senate, State Assembly, and federal Congressional seats. Both a Democratic and a Republican primary could occur in NY23.

A significant share of Americans reports financial struggle: 27% are barely getting by or struggling.
Public perception of the economy remains negative: 74% rate it as fair or poor.
Inflation (3% in 2025) is driven largely by housing and medical costs.
Federal budget proposals include large cuts to HUD, Medicaid, and Medicare, alongside a major deficit increase.

Early 1900s naturalization was simpler; citizenship often took under 10 years.
Today, family-based visa timelines vary widely—from relatively quick for spouses/children to decades-long waits for some categories (e.g., Mexican siblings waiting since 2001).
Modern immigration and citizenship pathways are lengthy and complex, and recent federal policies have further burdened both legal and undocumented immigrants.

November 15, 1-4 pm - Friendsgiving Fundraiser at The Lounge, 169 Main St., Owego. Join your hosts, Marita Florini and Kevin Millar, for an afternoon of fun and conversation as they help to kick off the campaign of Aaron Gies, a congressional candidate for NY23. The fundraiser is being held at The Lounge, 169 Main St., Owego, NY, on Saturday, November 15, from 1-4 pm. Let's keep our momentum! All are welcome to attend. Email Marita Florini at fnpmaf1@gmail.com with questions.

November 18, 6:30 pm, Owego Elks. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our food pantries.

November 22, 12pm - 4 pm - Owego Price Chopper Parking Lot, 42 Main St. collecting shelf-stable food, hygiene items or toys, or volunteering to pack and sort.
Sign up to volunteer at thankful.together.fbdrive@gmail.com

November 27 - December 5 - There is an effort to encourage a retail blackout from purchasing the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Support our local economy and focus on buying locally.

December 5 - Visit the Letters to Santa booth hosted by TCDC! Lights on the River is an Owego Historic Marketplace annual event.

Urge them to oppose the rescission bill, fight for the restoration of SNAP benefits and health care subsidies, and stop further hurtful federal cuts: