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Joseph Zambon

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’ve lived in Western New York all my life except for active duty in the U.S. Navy toward the end of the Vietnam War. I served at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Navy Support Activity LaMaddalena, and Subase New London followed by nearly a decade in both the Navy and Army reserves.

I’m a retired University at Buffalo professor, and I’ve lived throughout Western New York. 

Over the years, I’ve witnessed several political fiascos in Western New York, including the Erie County “red” and “green” budget, which ultimately led to the downfall of that county executive.   The proposed but never built Peace Bridge span; ending tolls on the NYS Thruway;  and financial mismanagement that led (and may soon lead again) to the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority and the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority.  And on and on.

Leadership matters. Competence is more important than appearance. Elections have consequences.

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After Langworthy and Tenney Voted for Medicaid Cuts, Upstate New York Hospitals Are At Risk

Key PointsRep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which cuts $911 billion from Medicaid and CHIP ...

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Assemblyman David DiPietro Opposes Safer Guns and Safer Homes

Key PointsAssemblyman David DiPietro (R-147) opposes Assembly Bill A1191, which would study "smart guns" that could help prevent accidental shootings and possibly some school shootings. He ...
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Rep. Claudia Tenney Warns of Hordes of Illegal Voters. The Wall Street Journal Sees Hordes of Paperwork.

Key Points• Rep. Claudia Tenney argues the SAVE Act is needed to stop noncitizens from voting.• The Wall Street Journal says noncitizen voting is extremely rare.• ...
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Rep. Nick Langworthy Supports Veterans Except When He Doesn’t

Key PointsRep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) advocated for Veterans when there were problems at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in 2024. He has consistently supported legislation supporting ...
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Rep. Langworthy (R-NY23) Loses on Aviation Bill and Voter Criticism

Key PointsAviation bill failed: Langworthy voted yes on the ROTOR Act to prevent midair collisions, but the bill did not pass after the Pentagon opposed it.2026 ...
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Tenney Wants to Change Who Gets to Be an American

Key PointsRep. Claudia Tenney and four other House Republicans asked the Supreme Court to end the long-standing rule that anyone born in the United States is ...
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The Real Cost of the “Working Families Tax Cut” Is Already Showing Up in Western New York

Key PointsHospitals and clinics in Western New York are closing or cutting services after Rep. Nicholas Langworthy voted for a law that reduced Medicaid funding. Langworthy’s ...
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