Press Releases & Statements
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CHRIS LEE PUTS POLITICS BEFORE VOTERS
November 3, 2008 — Today,
the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Working Families Party the right to
put their endorsed candidate on the ballot.
ALICE SWEEPS DAILY NEWSPAPER ENDORSEMENTS
November 3, 2008 - The reviews are in: every major daily newspaper endorses
Alice Kryzan to lead Western New York's economy in a new direction as the next
congresswoman for New York's 26th Congressional District.
WILL CHRIS LEE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY?
October 31, 2008 — This Tuesday, Chris Lee will likely be someplace he
rarely frequents: a voting booth. Of the past 21 elections, including primaries, Lee
has voted in only six. He even chose not to vote in the important Erie County
Executive race one year ago, and has not voted in a primary in ten years.
ALICE ON THE WORKING FAMILIES PARTY BALLOT LINE
October 31, 2008 — Last night, the New York Supreme Court Appellate
Division, Third Department ruled that Alice Kryzan's name must appear on the ballot
next Tuesday as the nominee of both the Working Families Party and the Democratic
Party.
WITH THE ELECTION DAYS AWAY ALICE KRYZAN BARNSTORMS SEVEN COUNTIES IN JUST 70 HOURS
October 30, 2008 — With just five days
until Election Day, Alice Kryzan will meet with voters from across the 26th
congressional district to talk about her ideas to change the direction of Western
New York.
U.S. SENATOR CHARLES E. SCHUMER ENDORSES ALICE KRYZAN FOR 26TH DISTRICT SEAT
October 30, 2008 — At a press conference in
Buffalo earlier today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer endorsed Alice Kryzan for the
26th congressional district.
MOMENTUM ON ALICE'S SIDE
October 28, 2008 — In a clear sign that momentum is on Alice Kryzan's side just seven days before Election Day, the well-respected and nonpartisan Cook Political Report today announced that the race for Congress between Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee is now regarded as a "toss up," saying that; "In this political and economic climate, no district in western New York can be considered safe for Republicans" (10/28/08).
LOVE CANAL ATTORNEYS REFUTE GOP SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST ALICE
October 28, 2008 — Today, Richard Lippes and Richard Berger, the plaintiff attorneys who defended the families of the Love Canal tragedy, joined Alice Kryzan at a press conference in Buffalo to refute attacks by Chris Lee and to reaffirm their strong support of her candidacy.
KRYZAN RECEIVES ENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSEMENT OF JON POWERS
October 27, 2008 — Alice Kryzan today received the endorsement of her former Democratic primary opponent, Jon Powers, who made clear that Alice is the only candidate for Congress in the 26th Congressional District prepared to bring new jobs to Western New York and to fight for the middle class.
NY SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST WORKING FAMILY PARTY'S WISH TO PUT KRYZAN ON BALLOT
October 27, 2008 — Today, the New York State Supreme Court ruled in favor of Christopher Lee's effort to keep Alice Kryzan from appearing on the Working Family Party line.
AD WATCH: LEE AND ALLIES DISTORT KRYZAN’S RECORD
October 24, 2008 —This week, both Chris Lee and the National Republican Campaign Committee have released new negative and inflammatory advertisements that distort Alice Kryzan's record and smear her supporters.
KRYZAN STANDS WITH AARP ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTHCARE
October 24, 2008 — This week, thousands of voters across the 26th District received the 2008 AARP Voters' Guide, detailing the candidates' positions on a number of important issues. Alice stands proudly with the AARP on protecting Social Security, improving the financial security of hardworking families, and making health care more affordable for all Americans. Once again, Chris Lee takes no stand at all.
NEW AD: KRYZAN SAYS 'IT'S TIME TO GET TO WORK'
October 23, 2008 — The Kryzan campaign released a new ad today entitled "Not," which speaks to the needs of Western New Yorkers and touts Alice's recent endorsement by the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
GREEN BUSINESSES COME OUT FOR KRYZAN
October 22, 2008 — Today Kryzan for Congress announced the formation of Green Businesses for Alice, a bipartisan group of green business representatives from Western New York who support Alice Kryzan for Congress in New York's 26th district.
SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON ENDORSES ALICE KRYZAN FOR CONGRESS
October 20, 2008 — Senator Hillary Clinton today announced her endorsement of Alice Kryzan for Congress in New York’s 26th district.
KRYZAN RELEASES MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUT PLAN
October 14, 2008 — Today, Congressional candidate Alice Kryzan released her middle class tax cut plan, Valuing Hard Work: Reforming our Tax System for the Middle Class. Alice outlines how she will provide tax cuts for middle class families and small businesses, simplify the tax code, make sure that corporations and the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share, and end tax loopholes that encourage companies to send jobs overseas.
SUPPORT FROM ALL SIDES
October 13, 2008 — Kryzan for Congress is pleased to announce that Alice has received endorsements from a number of groups representing a broad range of constituencies in New York's 26th District, including Alliance for Retired Americans, Citizen Action of New York, NARAL, NYSUT, and the Western New York Climate Action Coalition.
KRYZAN CLEAR VICTOR
October 10, 2008 — Alice Kryzan, Democratic congressional candidate for New York's 26th District, emerged from last night's debate against Republican opponent Chris Lee the clear victor.
KRYZAN ENDORSED BY SIERRA CLUB
October 10, 2008 — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Alice Kryzan, Democratic candidate for the 26th Congressional District.
KRYZAN RELEASES BUSINESS PLAN
October 8, 2008 — Today Alice Kryzan, candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 26th District, released Building Up Business: Strengthening Our Competitive Advantages, a plan that outlines a set of policies and approaches designed to grow the green economy in Western New York.
WHY CAN'T CHRIS LEE TELL THE TRUTH?
October 3, 2008 —Unable to explain why he supports failed policies that have led to the worse financial crisis in a generation, Chris Lee is now hiding behind lying attack ads.
WOULD LEE CREATE A HEALTHCARE CRISIS?
October 2, 2008 — Chris Lee, Republican congressional candidate in NY-26, is still running from the problems facing our district, stunned into silence by the financial crisis and continuing to dodge debate after debate.
LEE IS HIDING FROM THE PROBLEM
October 1, 2008 — Another day, another refusal from Chris Lee to say where he stands on the issues. As Rochester’s WHAM News reported yesterday, "Republican candidate Chris Lee has not been willing to take a position on the House's version of the financial bailout/rescue plan."
LEE'S SILENCE ON ECONOMIC CRISIS SPEAKS VOLUMES
September 30, 2008 —Chris Lee has canceled debate appearances with Alice Kryzan, and today we read in the Buffalo News and heard on WBEN radio that he has no comment on the economic crisis affecting Americans across the country and here in Western New York.
KRYZAN STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008
September 29, 2008 — Kryzan, candidate for Congress in New York’s 26th Congressional District, issued the following statement on
the failure of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008...
SILENCE IN THE FACE OF CRISIS
September 29, 2008 — Alice Kryzan, Congressional Candidate NY-26, understands that the ongoing financial crisis is of critical importance to working families across Western New York.
NEW YORK STATE AFL-CIO ENDORSES KRYZAN
September 29, 2008 — Kryzan for Congress is pleased to announce that the New York State AFL-CIO has endorsed Alice Kryzan as the next representative for New York’s 26th Congressional district.
NO MORE DEBATE DODGING
September 27, 2008 — Today, congressional candidate Alice Kryzan, NY-26, called on her opponent Chris Lee to make good on his pledge to focus on the issues in this race by agreeing to participate in public debates.
KRYZAN PRAISES CONGRESS FOR PROTECTING GREAT LAKES
September 26, 2008 — Since the beginning of my campaign I have stressed the importance of maintaining and protecting our valuable freshwater resources.
ATTACK ALERT — Chris Lee's Desperate Campaign Resorts to Inaccurate Smear Tactics
September 25, 2008 — Yesterday, Chris Lee released a television ad that belies reality and shows just how out of touch he is with Western New Yorkers.
RESTORING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
September 22, 2008 — Alice calls for real checks on the financial markets to protect ordinary Americans.
ALICE WINS!!
September 9, 2008 — Thanks Western New Yorkers for Putting Issues First
ALICE AROUND THE DISTRICT
September 9, 2008 — Alice to greet voters at polling places in all seven counties.
NOW PAC ENDORSES ALICE: "A TRUE ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN"
September 5, 2008 - Today, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee announced its endorsement of Alice Kryzan, Democratic candidate for the 26th Congressional District.
FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOHN LAFALCE ENDORSES KRYZAN
September 4, 2008 — John LaFalce, a 14-term Congressman and long-time public servant, today endorsed rising star Alice Kryzan for Congress. A respected statesman, Vietnam era veteran, and popular leader...
KRYZAN RELEASES ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY PLAN TO RESTORE FAITH IN POLITICAL PROCESS
August 27, 2008 — Today Alice Kryzan, candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 26th District, released Putting People First: Restoring Our Faith in the Political Process, a plan that works in the public interest to bring greater accountability to government and to ensure clean and fair elections.
NY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES ALICE KRYZAN FOR CONGRESS
August 21, 2008 —The New York League of Conservation Voters, the political voice for New York’s environmental community, today announced its endorsement of Alice Kryzan for the 26th Congressional District...
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS ENDORSE KRYZAN
August 18, 2008 — Today Kryzan for Congress announced the formation of Environmentalists for Alice, a group of prominent local environmental leaders who are endorsing Alice Kryzan...
KRYZAN CALLS FOR "SECURING OUR FUTURE"
August 14, 2008 — Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the passage of the Social Security Act. When President Roosevelt signed the bill into law, he said...
KRYZAN TO OPPONENTS: LET'S DEBATE
August 7, 2008— Today Alice Kryzan, candidate for Congress in New York’s 26th District, signed the "Voters First Pledge" and is calling upon her primary opponents to join her...
KRYZAN SIGNS "VOTERS FIRST PLEDGE"
July 31, 2008 — Today Alice Kryzan, candidate for Congress in New York’s 26th District, signed the "Voters First Pledge" and is calling upon her primary opponents to join her...
KRYZAN STATEMENT ON FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
July 24, 2008 — Today the federal minimum wage will increase to $6.55 per hour, the second of three annual increases...
KRYZAN’S STATEMENT ON MILLIONAIRE’S AMENDMENT RULING
June 26, 2008 — Today in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down the ‘millionaire’s amendment...
EARTH DAY MESSAGE
April 22, 2008 — Today is Earth Day, and I want to remind you how important this year’s election...
A RESPONSIBLE PLAN TO END THE WAR
March 27, 2008 — Alice Kryzan, candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 26th district, today announced her plan to bring a responsible end to the war in Iraq. Joining...
STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN REYNOLDS' RETIREMENT
March 20, 2008 — Congressman Tom Reynolds (R-NY) is expected to announce his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives today. Attorney Alice Kryzan, Democratic Candidate for the 26th district, is running an aggressive campaign for this now open seat. In response to...
KRYZAN: AMERICA NEEDS CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS NOW
December 6, 2007 — Underscoring her plan to attract more "green collar" jobs to Western New York, environmental attorney and Democratic candidate Alice Kryzan, running for Congress in New York's 26th District, urged Congress to...
KRYZAN OFF TO FAST START IN RACE TO UNSEAT REYNOLDS
Showing broad local support, Democratic Congressional Candidate Alice Kryzan filed financial numbers for the 3rd quarter of the 2007-2008 election cycle...
