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What's Happening in Tompkins County

News, events, opinion, media mentions and press releases, by and about the Tompkins County Democratic Committee and its members.

NEWS

Is NY-19 Flippable?

Governor Kathy Hochul has predicted that at least three GOP-held House seats will flip—and City & State New York thinks one of the Dems who'll win is our own Josh Riley in the 19th Congressional District.

Nov
3
2024

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Watch Riley, Molinaro Debate

Democrat Josh Riley and Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro met for a debate October 10, moderated by area journalists, posing questions selected by a panel of reporters from contributions from the general public. Watch it here.

Oct
13
2024

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Watch Webb, Sigler Debate

State Senator Lea Webb debated challenger Mike Sigler Thursday, Oct. 17, on WSKG. Watch the debate here.

Oct
18
2024

Opinion

Sign4ERA to Molinaro: Deeds Not Words

TCDC Chair Linda Hoffmann received the following letter from an organization that seeks to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the House this year.

Dear Linda,

You may have read the recent article in the Ithaca Times about the Common Council reaffirming their support for the federal Equal Rights Amendment thanks to the leadership of Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo.

Here is a link to the story: Ithaca Times.

Oct
16
2024

opinion

Molinaro Hates on Haiti

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro is just as apt to leverage racism and xenophobia as any other motley member of the formerly Grand Old Party. Molinaro proved it last month, by adopting the anti-Haitian libel spread by Republican V.P. candidate J.D. Vance and his running mate, Donald Trump.

Oct
2
2024

Opinion

Message from the Chair

Democrats offer high-quality candidates and an optimistic platform

Early voting begins Saturday, October 26. Voters face stark choices among candidates: Democrats campaigning on an optimistic, can-do platform; Republicans offering a dystopian vision based on fears buttressed by lies.

Oct
2
2024

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Webb, Kelles Deliver State Funds for State Theatre

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Oct
2
2024

TCDC News

Biggest. Yard sign. EVER.

Local artist In Shik Lee designed an eye-popping Harris-Walz yardscape, visible to everyone flying into or out of the Tompkins County airport. Her equally talented husband, local carpenter Stephen Merwin, executed it at the couple’s property outside of Freeville. View it on YouTube.

Sep
6
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Three Days in Hell

Stories like Ryan Hamilton's are not unique in Texas, thanks to that state's abortion laws. They expose the lie that exceptions are made for rape, incest and life of the mother. They also prove that abortion is not just “a woman’s issue.”

Sep
4
2024

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Southside, Webb to Host Early Voting Festival

Ithaca's Southside Community and State Senator Lea Webb will mark the first day of Early Voting in New York with a "Golden Day for Democracy" Saturday, October 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 305 South Plain Street, Ithaca.

Oct
20
2024

TCDC NEWS

Message from the Chair

We can make the federal ERA happen this year by recruiting enough members of the House of Representatives to bring up a House Joint Resolution for a vote. If it passes, the ERA becomes the 28th Amendment.

Of course, there’s a catch ...

Sep
3
2024
NEWS ARTICLE

Sign4ERA in Ithaca

Ithaca's Robert Cantelmo joins other NYS mayors in supporting congressional action on the Equal Rights Amendment this year. The Sign4ERA tour was in Ithaca Tuesday to drum up interest in the amendment, which has been in constitutional limbo since the 1920s.

Sep
3
2024

TCDC News

Webb Delivers for Kitchen Theatre, Stewart Park

State Senator Lea Webb announced that she has secured $120,000 apiece to support infrastructure projects at two Ithaca venues: the Kitchen Theatre Company (KTC) and Stewart Park.

Sep
6
2024

TCDC Opinion

House Sitting

Marc Molinaro talks a good game on abortion rights. In fact, he's come out with a new ad claiming that he believes that reproductive choices are between a woman and her doctor. While I appreciate the sentiment, I just don't believe that he is sincere.

Sep
6
2024

EVENT

Ellis Hollow Fall Fair

(Rain date.) Noon to 5:00 p.m. at 111 Genung Road in Dryden. Democratic candidates Josh Riley, Lea Webb and Anna Kelles may make appearances. If you’re going, stop by the Dryden Dems booth where members will be registering and chatting with voters.

Sep
8
2024

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TCDC General Meeting

7:00 p.m. in the new Downtown Conference Center, 116 East Green Street, Ithaca. Members: A quorum is necessary. If you can't attend, please ask another member to serve as your proxy. Contact your town/ward committee chair if you have questions.

Sep
12
2024

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Newfield Candidate Night

Newfield Democrats will hold a Meet the Candidates event Wednesday, September 18 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Candidates for Congress, state office and District Attorney will attend.

Sep
18
2024

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Ithaca Porchfest

Noon to 6:00 p.m. A free celebration of local music.  Performances take place on porches and in yards and driveways. You can help TCDC register voters there by signing up here.

Sep
22
2024

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Caroline-Dryden Meet Up

The Caroline and Dryden Democratic Committees will host a Meet and Greet event for members and Democratic officials Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Brookton's Market.

Sep
24
2024

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Fourth Friday

5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Salt Point Brewery, 6 Louise Bement Lane, just off Route 34B in Lansing. Close out the work week with a craft brew and political gab with other TCDC members.

Sep
27
2024

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Apple Harvest Festival

September 27, 28 and 29 in downtown Ithaca. A family-friendly event with music, street performers and food, much of it apple-oriented. Sign up here to help TCDC register voters all three days.

Sep
27
2024

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TCDC Candidate Barbecue

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the large pavilion at Stewart Park, 1 James L. Gibbs Drive, Ithaca. Live music! Members: Please bring a dish to pass or drinks to share.

Sep
29
2024

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Enfield to Host Prop One Event

The Enfield Democratic Committee will host a lecture and Q&A on New York's Proposition One on Sunday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. The event, which features Mickey Belosi from the National Organization for Women, will be held at the Enfield Community Center, 162 Enfield Main Road in Ithaca, 14850.

Oct
10
2024

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Image Gallery

Southside Golden Day for Democracy Oct. 26
Southside Dia Dorado de la Democracia, Oct. 26
Sign4ERA bus
Enfield Prop One Poster
Farmers for Harris-Walz sign
Molinaro tweet about Haiti
Webb Kelles State Theater
Harris-Walz campaign logo, mowed into a field outside Freeville.
SIgn4ERA bus
Ryan Hamilton at the end of Three Days in Hell
State Senator Lea Webb presents $120K check to Kitchen Theatre
State Senator Lea Webb presents $120K check to Stewart Park
Covered Bridge in Newfield NY
Brookton's Market in Brooktondale NY