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(R, C—Patterson) is pushing to keep his seat in the New York State Senate, and one of the ways he's doing that is telling his supporters what to say in letters to the editor.

That's according to this story, written by Marcela Rojas, on LoHud.com. Rojas writes that The Journal News received an email—seemingly by mistake—from Ball requesting his staff members obtain very specific support letters from different sorts of constituents.

. He and his opponent, Justin Wagner (D—Croton on Hudson), over an email that bore Wagner's signature, but allegedly came from the Ball camp.

So, residents of the 40th District, tell us what you think of this latest election news. Please consider voting in our poll, or providing your opinion in the comments section below this story.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Erin E. Meagher May 15, 2013 at 12:59 am
The building is owned and operated by the Town of Southeast. All people in the Village of BrewsterRead More pay taxes to the Town of Southeast.
deb May 15, 2013 at 12:56 am
Um...Since I live in Southeast, I can't vote for Mayor of the Village of Brewster. So why do youRead More think I, a taxpayer of Southeast, paid for this destruction when I really don't have a clue to what happens in the Village? There's a disconnect that needs to addressed.
Lisa Buchman (Editor) May 10, 2013 at 05:18 pm
Thanks so much for letting us know about this important drive. I looked on the website but wasn'tRead More able to find the start of the 2-week sale. Can you provide the dates?
joshua tanner April 3, 2013 at 08:33 pm
I vote for Ball but these "Hall of Fame" gimmicks are patronising
Paul Morini April 3, 2013 at 10:56 am
Honor a few women at taxpayer expense and vote against women's rights at every opportunity.
BarbD March 21, 2013 at 06:07 pm
Great topics. I really like Mr Jacobs point of view on education. Also "A recipe for aRead More meaningful education." Always looking for more ideas on this topic. After all it is your child education-why not let then be involved in decisions. Look forward to April 12th. Thank you to Longview for offering this great event.