In The News
May 19, 2026
Hochul’s LIRR Strike Failure Cost Us $180M—She Owes Us a RefundBlakeman Vows to Fire MTA Boss Janno Lieber as Governor |
| “Because Kathy Hochul fell asleep at the wheel and allowed an LIRR strike to derail our economy, New York lost over $180 million in just three days. Hochul owes a massive refund to the small businesses who lost their foot traffic, the hourly workers who lost their shifts, and the families who got completely screwed by her incompetence,” Nassau County Executive and Candidate for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman said. "New Yorkers pay the highest taxes in America for the weakest leadership in America,” Blakeman continued. “Hochul could find billions of taxpayer dollars to give migrants luxury hotel rooms and a bailout for Zohran Mamdani, but when the largest commuter rail network in North America stopped dead, she went completely missing in action. Hard-working suburban commuters got stranded, local shops lost their foot traffic, and Hochul acts like a bystander. The second I am Governor, the era of treating commuters like an ATM is over. Everyday New Yorkers come first, and Janno Lieber is gone on day one." Contact: Madison Spanodemos, press@blakemanfornewyork.com, 516-286-1539 |
May 16, 2026
Hochul’s Incompetence Puts the Safety of New Yorkers in Jeopardy |
| “Governor Hochul’s incompetence in handling labor relations from nurses to corrections officers and now railroad workers puts the safety of everyday New Yorkers in jeopardy. Blaming the LIRR strike on President Trump is so disingenuous it is laughable. Hochul runs the MTA and she alone bears responsibility for the disruption of services,” Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman said, slamming Hochul as the LIRR strike continues. Contact: Madison Spanodemos, press@blakemanfornewyork.com, 516-286-1539 |
May 16, 2026
Long Islanders Woke Up To Chaos Because Kathy Hochul Failed |
| “Hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders woke up to chaos because Kathy Hochul failed to do her job. This strike didn’t come out of nowhere — Hochul knew this deadline was coming and still allowed commuters, small businesses, nurses, teachers, and tourists to become collateral damage. Hochul can’t pass a budget on time, can’t keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms. Hands down, Hochul is the worst governor in America,” Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman said, slamming Kathy Hochul for her total lack of leadership as the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cripple the region’s economy. Contact: Madison Spanodemos, press@blakemanfornewyork.com, 516-286-1539 |
March 2026
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January 14, 2026
Town of Canandaigua Earns The New York State Town of Excellence Gold Designation |
| In November 2025, under the leadership of then-Town Supervisor Jared Simpson, the Town's application for the Towns of Excellence program was submitted to the State in the program's inaugural year. This award reflects "years of collective work by Town staff, volunteers, boards and residents to strengthen services, transparency and community life." To read more about this prestigious award, click here. |
December 2025
Supervisor Simpson and Town Board Member Fennelly Recognized for Their Years of Dedicated Service to the Community
Click here for Town Supervisor Simpson's "Message of Gratitude and Reflection" in the December 2025 issue of the Town of Canandaigua Newsletter |
NY State Sen. Helming Sponsors The PROTECT Act
Click on the photo above to watch the video. Click here for more information on The PROTECT Act and to sign Sen. Helming's Petition in support |
Justice David Prull Retires
Justice David Prull After a lengthy career spanning morethan five decades of service to the Town of Canandaigua, Justice David Prull retires For more information click here |
November 4, 2025
Congratulations to the following: |
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| Stefanie Barnes | Crystelyn Laske | Jim Fletcher | Rick Roxin |
| Ontario County Judge | Town Clerk | Town Highway Supervisor | Town Justice |
Congratulations to Stefanie, Crystelyn, Jim and Rick on their victories in our latest elections.
January 20, 2025
Congratulations to former President, and now (for the second time) President-elect, Donald J. Trump on his truly historic come back victory! The people of Ontario County and the Town of Canandaigua have spoken and have proudly declared that we are once and for all officially MAGA country!
Congratulations to all our candidates who won.
And congratulations to us all, as a country, as we go forward in our endeavor of
MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
January 9, 2025
Senator Helming Takes Oath of Office at the State Capitol in Albany |
L-R: Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, Senator Helming, Gary Helming |
Senator Pam Helming took the oath of office in the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol in Albany on Wednesday, January 8 before the start of the 2025 New York State legislative session. “This is a moment of great pride for me and my family. I am truly honored and thankful to serve the residents of the 54th Senate District,” said Senator Helming. “As your State Senator, I am committed to fostering strong community relations and providing exceptional constituent services. I will always be a dedicated voice and advocate for the Finger Lakes region. I will be forever grateful for this amazing opportunity to serve.” |
January 3, 2025
Congresswoman Tenney Sworn into 119th Congress & Announces Opening of New District Office |
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney being sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson |
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. "It is an honor and a privilege to be elected to serve the constituents of the newly formed New York District 24. I will continue to be a transparent and aggressive advocate on behalf of all of my constituents. Our team is deeply committed to delivering outstanding results for NY-24, by implementing innovative and common-sense solutions to the issues facing our communities. Our team will continue to provide top-tier constituent services. House Republicans are eager to begin implementing President Trump’s agenda by making America secure and prosperous again. We are eager to hear from you and ensure that your views are represented in Washington. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am committed to upholding our Constitutional principles and delivering meaningful results for our nation and especially New York," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Redistricting in 2024 has eliminated parts of Cayuga and Ontario Counties and added parts of Steuben and Schuyler Counties to NY-24. As a result, Rep. Tenney’s district office in Victor is no longer within NY-24. To better serve the Finger Lakes Region, Rep. Tenney is opening a new district office in Ontario County. For more information about who will represent you in Congress starting January 3, visit www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative." said Congresswoman Tenney. |
January 2, 2025
Town of Canandaigua Supervisor Simpson sworn in as Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors | |
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Congratulations . . . To our very own Town of Canandaigua Supervisor, Jared Simpson, on being sworn in as the next Chairman of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors! Jared brings with him years of experience and a demonstrated track record of the exact kind of leadership and dedication to his community that we need in representing us at the county level. Congratulations again, Mr. Chairman.
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Receiving the Oath of Office from Jean Chrisman, Ontario County Clerk (and former Town of Canandaigua Town Clerk) with Jared's wife, Kellie, holding the Simpson Family Bible
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Jared holding the Simpson Family Bible prior to being sworn in | |
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