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[News] Alice says "Elections Should Be Decided By Voters"
November 3, 2008 - Today, the the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Working
Familiies Party the right to put their endorsed candidate on the ballot. Alice
expressed her disappointment in the decision, but vowed to fight on. Click here to read Alice's full statement. Click here to see Working Families Party endorsement of Alice.
[Editorial] — Kryzan's Plans More Directly Suit WNY
It is a race marked with negative advertising that
borders on character assassination. But the candidates for the 26th congressional
district are not the ones slinging the mud; it's their national political parties.
Ridiculous, venomous TV ads aside, we find both Democratic environmental attorney
Alice Kryzan and Republican manufacturing executive Chris Lee serious candidates
with solid credentials and decent values. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 11/2/08).
[EDITORIAL] — Four for the House
We recommend Kryzan and Massa, re-elections of Higgins and Slaughter (Buffalo News, 10/27/08)
[NEWS] — With Reynolds' retirement, aggressive race in 26th
In the race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Reynolds, national Democratic Party leaders backed Iraq war veteran Jon Powers, who'd spent the better part of a year collecting the support of all seven of the western New York district's county committees. (Newsday.com, 10/24/08)
[NEWS] — ELECTION: Clash of Idealists
Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee are hewing to the party lines as they try to convince voters who has the cure for economic malaise. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 10/26/08)
[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] — Time For Real Change
It is time for change in the 26th Congressional District. This district has long been represented by Tom Reynolds, who has done very little in his post except for adhering to Republican principles and being a rubber-stamp for the GOP. (The Daily News (Batavia), 10/24/08)
[EDITORIAL] — Elect Alice Kryzan in the 26th District
Democrat Alice Kryzan is an environmental attorney who believes she can defy the odds in the Republican-dominated 26th Congressional District and help make life better in this region. So do we. The Democrat and Chronicle endorses Kryzan in the Nov. 4 general election. (Democrat & Chronicle, 10/19/08).
[OP-ED] — A Check-up Could Save a Life
By Alice Kryzan, 10/17/08
Today is National Mammography Day, part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I'd like to remind women to see their doctors for a check-up. I am making my appointment today.
[NEWS] — TIME Magazine profiled the campaign as a "race to watch," featuring it on the homepage of the magazine. Click here to read more. (TIME Magazine, 10/0 8/08)
[NEWS] — Kryzan beats Powers, Davis; Stages one of biggest upsets in primary history
Alice Kryzan won a come-from-behind victory Tuesday in the battle for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 26th District... (Buffalo News, 9/10/08)
[NEWS] — 26TH DISTRICT: Kryzan Stuns the Boys
The nice gal finished first.
Despite having the lowest profile and raising and spending the least of all the contestants, Alice Kryzan took the Democratic... (The Tonawanda News, 9/10/08)
[NEWS] — Kryzan Wins Stunner in 26th District
Alice Kryzan stunned the political world in western New York and beyond on Tuesday when she won a hard-fought Democratic primary... (Democrat & Chronicle, 9/10/08)
[RADIO] — DEMOCRATS TANGLE FOR 26th CONGRESSIONAL NOD
WNED's Mark Leitner interviews the three candidates vying for New York's 26th District Congressional seat. (970 WNED-AM, 9/8/08)
[RADIO] — CANDIDATE ALICE KRYZAN FOCUSES ON ISSUES, NOT POLITICS
WBFO's Eileen Buckley interviewed Alice Kryzan, one of three candidates vying for New York's 26th District Congressional seat. Listen to the podcast (88.7 WBFO Radio, 9/4/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN AND POWERS SQUARE OFF IN DEBATE; DAVIS IS ABSENT AGAIN
GENESEO — Democratic congressional candidate Alice Kryzan used a debate here Tuesday to criticize her opponent Jon Powers for taking special interest campaign money— while the third candidate in the race, millionaire Jack Davis, skipped the square-off and again let his money do the talking. (Buffalo News, 9/3/08)
[NEWS] — DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DIFFER ON CAMPAIGN FUNDING
Two candidates for Congress agreed they have a lot in common during a debate at Geneseo State University on Tuesday night but tried to stake out areas that separated them.
(Democrat & Chronicle, 9/3/08)
[NEWS] — Q&A: THE QUIET CANDIDATE: 'I'M GOING TO WIN'
Here's an abbreviated transcript of the Journal-Register's interview with Alice Kryzan. (The Journal-Register, 9/3/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN, POWERS PARRY CLAIMS IN DEBATE
Alice Kryzan's record as a lawyer for Occidental Chemical Corp. surfaced Sunday as an issue in her race for Congress, as Jon Powers, another of the candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 26th District, continued to fend off questions about the charity he founded to aid children in Iraq.
(Buffalo News, 9/1/08)
[RADIO] — KRYZAN, POWERS APPEAR ON HARDLINE WITH HARDWICK
26th District Congressional candidates, Alice Kryzan and Jon Powers appeared on 930 WBEN's Hardline with Kevin Hardwick radio show. (930 WBEN Radio, 8/31/08)
[NEWS] — ELECTION 2008: LADY OF THE HOUSE?
Alice Kryzan may be banking on the fabled success of the tortoise, the adage about flies, honey and vinegar, or both.
(Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 8/31/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN'S AD TARGETS POWERS AND DAVIS IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE
If the race between Jon Powers and Jack Davis for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 26th District seems like a wrestling match to you, well, that's just the way it seems to Alice Kryzan, too. (Buffalo News, 8/26/08)
[RADIO] — ALICE FEATURED ON 1340 WLVL RADIO
On Wednesday, August 20, Alice sat down with Dialog host, Scott Leffler to talk about the race. Click on the button to listen to the interview and hear Alice field caller questions. (1340 WLVL Radio, 8/20/08)
[OP-ED] — BOOST ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AT ONCE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Alice Kryzan, Guest Essayist
The last month has been a tough one for many Rochester families. Gas prices reached record highs in July and are still hovering around $4 a gallon. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate... (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 8/22/08)
[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] — KRYZAN HAS LONG BEEN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE The recent News editorial about the shenanigans of Jack Davis and Jon Powers gave the impression that voters in the 26th Congressional District Democratic primary have only two choices.... (Buffalo News, 8/16/08)
[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] — LET'S NOT FORGET KRYZAN IS ALSO RUNNING IN RACE
I was pleasantly surprised to read the Aug. 8 editorial, “Candidates reveal flaws,” where The News calls out Jack Davis and Jon Powers for their lack of judgment....
(Buffalo News, 8/14/08)
[NEWS] — CANDIDATE IN OTHERWISE NASTY RACE FLIES BELOW RADAR
The race has generated headlines, but not for her. "Behaving yourself is not as interesting perhaps to people as misbehaving," Kryzan said. (Rochester WROC-TV, 8/14/08)
[NEWS] — CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE WANTS GOVERNMENT TO WORK FOR PEOPLE
Alice Kryzan is a lifelong Democrat heading into the Sept. 9 Democratic primary for a seat in Congress. But when she sat down with The Daily News editorial board... (The Daily News, 8/8/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN DETAILS POSITION ON FISA AND TELECOM IMMUNITY
Democratic candidate Alice Kryzan was asked by 26thDistrict.com for her stance on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act of 2008, recently passed... (www.26thDistrict.com, 7/8/08)
[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] — CANDIDACY IS NOT BASED ON BEING A WOMAN
In recent articles about my campaign, it has been suggested that my candidacy for Congress... (Buffalo News, 6/19/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN TO FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY, JOB MARKET
Alice Kryzan has opened her headquarters office, starting the summer campaign season. A candidate for the 26th Congressional District, Kryzan said... (Amherst Bee, 6/4/08)
[NEWS] — FORMER NRCC OFFICIAL PLANS TO RETIRE
The number of Republicans in the House who are retiring this year keeps on mounting, and posing significant hurdles for the G.O.P. to... (New York Times, 3/20/08)
[OP ED] — CONGRESS MUST SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY, GREEN JOBS
Last month, Congress enacted a new energy law that is important for the health of both our local economy and our planet. But crucial aspects of... (Buffalo News, 1/23/08)
[NEWS] — KRYZAN ENTERS RACE TO OPPOSE REYNOLDS
WASHINGTON — Democrats are likely to have a primary to pick their 2008 candidate against Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence, thanks to local environmental attorney Alice Kryzan's decision to enter the race... (Buffalo News, 12/3/07)
