After absentee ballots were counted, Paul Battisti held on to his lead over Michael Korchak for the Republican nomination for Broome County district attorney.
Less than two weeks before the Republican primary election, Broome County district attorney candidates Paul Battisti and Michael Korchak discussed issues in a televised forum.
Republican Broome County district attorney candidate Paul Battisti accused his opponent of filing what he described as a "fake felony indictment." Chief assistant DA Michael Korchak said the issue amounted to a paperwork problem.
Broome County district attorney candidate Michael Korchak is pushing for regulations addressing relationships between law enforcement personnel and those involved in criminal investigations.
New York State Senator Fred Akshar is responding to calls for his resignation by saying they are part of a "concerted, politically-motivated smear attempt."