WHAT ARE ANDREW CUOMO'S PROPOSAL FOR RESTORING ETHICS IN ALBANY? THE FULL TEXT OF HIS ACTION PLAN ON ETHICS FOLLOWS: 

"I think members of organized labor in the Eighth Judicial District appreciate the fact that I have a strong labor background," she explains. "I believe they understand that I would always be fair to them and always undertand their concerns."

Among the union groups which have come out for Panepinto so far are ; The United Auto Workers Region 9 WNY Community Action Program; the Communications Workers of America, WNY Council; AFSCME Local 850; the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local One; and the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 210.

"Hardworking Western New Yorkers need good-paying jobs," said Tim Kennedy, a candidate for New York State Senate, as he unveiled his job creation strategy Wednesday at Industrial Support Inc., a Buffalo-based manufacturing facility.

Standing in the local factory that President Barack Obama visited just a few short months ago, Kennedy outlined his plan to spark economic development and create jobs in Western New York. As chairman of the Economic Development Committee in the Erie County Legislature, Kennedy has worked directly with business owners to help them survive and thrive.

Calling job creation "issue number one," Kennedy said he plans to continue his commitment to small business in Albany by striving to reduce the burden that New York State places upon them.

"To revive our state and regional economy, we must break down the barriers to doing business here," Kennedy said. "We need to unleash business from the state’s stranglehold of excessive taxes and fees, so that companies don’t continue to relocate to more business-friendly climates."

CHALLENGER REACTS TO HOYT CRITICISM OF JOE'S RECORD RE THE WEST SIDE: "SAM'S REPRESENTED THE AREA TWICE AS LONG!"

Democratic Assembly candidate Joe Golombek's reaction to the recent passage of the NYS budget, 125 days late, is pretty clear: "Outside of  Assemblymember Mark Schroeder, they should all be thrown out," he declares. "I feel that Schroeder is an exception because he is truly independent. The rest of them just went along with this disaster. They only pretended to be independent. The  voters of New York should be outraged by the fact that the state budget was passed 125 days late. The rest of us have deadlines we have to meet in our lives and work or there are consequences....But, not our state legislators."

As for his opponent Sam Hoyt's criticism of the North District Common Council Member's record re the West Side and Black Rock, as printed in this space yesterday, Golombek has this to say:

"Actually, Hoyt has represented these areas twice as long as I have," Golombek points out. "So if there are problems in those communities, he is the one who should take some responsibility."

Far from being a cheerleader for Albany's many works, the Councilman takes a decidedly dim view of the Legislature's recent efforts.

PUBLISHED REPORT ON OTHER SITE RE PANEPINTO APPARENTLY CAUSED BY IMAGINATIVE INTERPRETATION OF TECHNICAL GLITCH

Of course NYS Supreme Court Justice candidate Catherine Nugent Paneptino isn't  withdrawing from the race as reported on another web site. Apparently someone noticed that her ad was temporarily off this site, while in the process of beng upgraded and decided to add two and two and get five. Actually, the Panepinto ad on NewWNYPolitics is currently being upgraded to a banner.

Any questions?

FROM ERIE COUNTY TO NIAGARA COUNTY TO THE SOUTHERN TIER, JUDGE GIVENS IS WORKING HARD TO BECOME A NYS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

From a picnic in Erie County to an ethnic festival in Niagara County to a reception on the Southern Tier, Judge Debra L. Givens is campaigning everywhere to become one of five New York Supreme Court Justices to be elected this November. Along the way, she is making friends and gaining an even greater appreciation for all the friendly, warm people who live in the Eighth Judicial District.

"I"ve gotten a great reception everywhere I've gone," she reports. "People tell me they are glad I came to their event and that wish me good luck. It's a wonderful experience to have the opportunity that I have had to meet so many wonderful people and to get the chance to talk about my qualifications and experience with them."

Along the way, Judge Givens also answers her share of questions.

GIVENS EVENT TO BE HELD, TUES., AUG. 24 AT WATERFRONT VENUE

The Committee to elect Judge Debra L. Givens to the NYS Supreme Court will hold an event at Templeton's Landing (the former Shanghai Red's) on Tues., Aug. 24 from 5:30-7:30pm. The contribution levels are: $99; $200; and $350. Checks can be made out to: The Committee to Elect Judge Debra L. Givens to the NYS Supreme Court.

COMMITTEE TO ELECT CALVO-TORRES TO SUPREME COURT HOLDING EVENT, THURS., AUG. 26

The Committee to Elect Judge Betty Calvo-Torres to the NYS Supreme Court will hold a fundraiser on Thurs., Aug. 26 at the Nixon Residence on Delaware Ave., Buffalo from 5:30-7:30pm. The contribution levels will be: $50 for a Birthday Wish; $100 for a Birthday Cake; and $200 for a Birthday Party. Checks can be made out to the Committee to Elect Judge Betty Calvo-Torress to the NYS Supreme Court.

NEWWNYPOLITICS ENTERPRISES WELCOMES BLACK-WNY.COM TO ITS WEB SITE FAMILY...TO CREATE "A NEW POSITIVE VISION"...TO BE "A NEW POSITIVE VOICE FOR WNY AFRICAN-AMERICANS"....THIS IS THE MISSION OF www.black-wny.com

Today, NewWNYPolitics Enterprises welcomes Black-WNY.com to its family of web sites. In the coming days and weeks, when our readers make their first visit to this new site, designed to serve the needs of the Buffalo/Niagara Falls African-American community, they will notice a distinct difference from other sites with which they are familiar.

Not strictly political in focus, Black-WNY.com's primary goal is to put the spotlight on the positive achievements of WNY African-Americans in fields such as business, education, culture, and community life.

To Create "A New Positive Vision"...To Be "A New Positive Voice For WNY African-Americans"...This is the mission of www.black-wny.com

CALLED BY ED KOCH, "A HERO OF REFORM," SAM HOYT IS TOUTING HIS RECORD OF PRODUCING FOR HIS DISTRICT

Assemblymember Sam Hoyt has a ready answer for those who believe that throwing all incumbents out is the answer to Albany's perennial woes:

"Maybe we should throw out the incumbents who aren't producing for their districts, but not me because I am producing," he declares. "Look at my record. I've brought back millions of dollars for Buffalo's school system. Through the Restore New York program, I've gotten $10 milliion in state funds appropriatd for demolition and rehabilitation of homes in Buffalo. I've gotten money for the Niagara River Greenway project. I've given a great deal of help to the restoration of buildings downtown and in other places through my sponsorship of the Historic Rehabilition Tax Credit. The list goes on and on."

"At the same time, I have supported efforts to reform the way we do business in this state,"  Hoyt continues. "No wonder former New York City Mayor Ed Kock came to Buffalo recently and called me a 'hero of reform."

So why does he have a primary opponent, then in the form of respected North District Common Member Joe Golombek?

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PLEDGES TO "FIGHT TO THE END" AGAINST BALLOT CHALLENGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN...WINS FIRST ROUND WITH STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Democratic Congressional candidate Eddie Egriu is pledging to "fight to the end" against challenges to his right to compete on the Sept. 14 primary ballot coming from the campaign of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.

"We should just let the voters decide," says Egriu. "I'm not a wealthy member of Congress. I'm just an average businssman and taxpayer who is exercising his right to run for public office. So I am asking my opponent to call off the dogs and allow the Democratic voters of the district to decide this race, not a group of fat cat lawyers and from a Republican law firm at that."

Actually, the Egriu campaign has had pretty good sucess so far on the legal front, recently passing muster with the NYS Board of Elections  which ruled last week that the Queen City contractor's campaign has garnered enough valid signatures to get on the primary ballot. The next step is a Supreme Court hearing scheduled for early this week before Judge Drury.