Jeremy Cooney and Orlando Rivera, candidates for NYS Senate District 56

We welcome the candidates for New York State Senate District 56.

Democratic incumbent Jeremy Cooney and Republican challenger Orlando Rivera join us in the studio to discuss their platforms, priorities for office, and how they plan to address a range of issues affecting the district.

Jeremy Cooney (D, WF), candidate for New York State Senate District 56

Orlando Rivera (R, C), candidate for New York State Senate District 56

*Notes:

Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the Monroe County Board of Elections Certification of Candidates list.

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