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Incumbent Democratic state Sen. Lea Webb says she wants to continue to focus on reproductive health care, climate change and crafting policies for working families.

The candidates vying for New York’s 52nd Senate District also outlined their plans for addressing immigration and public safety during a live, WSKG debate Thursday.

The Democratic incumbent is running against her Republican challenger, Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler.

A current Tompkins County legislator, Sigler is running to unseat the Democratic incumbent, state Sen. Lea Webb.

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Democrats praised the decision, with some calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new nominee. Meanwhile, some Republicans say Biden should resign now.

A provision in New York's newly passed state budget will allow Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School on Binghamton's North Side to apply for 10 years worth of funding to make the necessary repairs.

Republican Tompkins County Legislator Mike Sigler announced his campaign for state Senate Wednesday. Sigler gathered with fellow Republicans in Endicott to kick off his campaign for the 52nd Senate District seat. He will face incumbent Democratic state Sen. Lea Webb.

The funds will go toward projects ranging from new air conditioning systems to improved community spaces and accessibility features.

NYSEG’s proposal would increase electric rates by more than 22%, spread out over a three-year period.