Wappingers Falls, NY—The campaign to re-elect Senator Sue Serino released the following statement:

“Recently a picture was circulated of an individual holding a ‘Karen Smythe’ sign outside of Senator Serino’s campaign office. An overzealous volunteer had removed the sign, presumably from the roadside. Upon being made aware, we made clear that our campaign does not engage in these kinds of activities and the volunteer was directed to immediately return the sign to its proper place. To be clear, the individual pictured in the photo is not the person who removed the sign, he was in the process of directing the individual who did take it, to return the sign when the picture was taken.

Senator Serino’s signs have been stolen in droves and destroyed, and her small billboards have been vandalized and painted blue over and over again throughout this campaign. For these reasons especially, Senator Serino would never condone any efforts to remove or hurt another candidate’s materials. With negativity escalating at every level of this election cycle, Senator Serino has worked successfully to engage in positive, issues-based campaign and will continue those efforts through Election Day.”

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SERINO RELEASES TV AD

WAPPINGER, NY—The re-election campaign of Senator Sue Serino released its most recent television commercial featuring two very special guests—her mother and mother-in-law. With animosity, and division driving too much of this year’s election cycle, the thirty-second spot focuses on issues that bring people together. The message is clear, Senator Sue Serino has found the middle ground on issues that matter most to Hudson Valley residents and has delivered results for our local community.

Click here to see the thirty-second spot created for TV.

Click here to see the Internet ad in full.

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ALBANY, NY—With Senator John DeFrancisco suspending his campaign, Senators Sue Serino and Terrence Murphy today announced their support for their local County Executive Marcus Molinaro as he continues to build momentum in his bid for NYS Governor.

Senator Sue Serino whose Senate District covers most of Dutchess County said, “Having known Marc Molinaro for nearly a decade and seeing first-hand the way he has used cooperative leadership to develop and transform our community, I know that he has what it takes to get New York back on track. At a time when people are disillusioned with out-of-touch politics plagued by corruption, wasteful spending, and ego, Marcus has the energy, integrity and compassion necessary to bring New Yorkers together. We believe in a better future for New York. Marc Molinaro is the one to make that future a reality.”

Senator Terrence Murphy said, "Working with County Executive Molinaro has allowed me to see firsthand his passion for public service. As County Executive he has moved Dutchess forward by putting people before politics. As Governor, I know he will do the same."

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SERINO VOWS TO STAND UP FOR COMMUNITY WHEN DECLARED REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR STATE SENATE

Serino Declares Victory on Election Night

STATE AND LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS ANNOUNCE THEIR ENDORSEMENT 

"Serino's Hard Work Merits A Second Term"