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Congressional candidate running for George Santos’ seat thanks community for recent surge in fundraising

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Since announcing his campaign to oust embattled Rep. George Santos toward the end of July, Congressional candidate Michael Sapraicone announced he has raised $596,000, including around $546,000 in cash. He hopes to further build upon this momentum in the month of October, with plans to hold fundraisers. “I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support being given to my campaign,” Sapraicone said. “I am being offered the type of encouragement that redoubles my commitment to serve the residents of New York’s 3rd Congressional district who want a Republican on Capitol Hill to represent them,…
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Former Bayside student Austin Cheng launches campaign to unseat Santos in Congress

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Sep. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens-born Long Island native Austin Cheng declared that he is running as a Democrat for Congress in District 3 – a seat currently held by scandal-ridden Republican George Santos.  According to his team, Cheng has already secured $600,000 to fund his campaign. He was able to raise $100,000 from…
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Constituents gather in front of George Santos’ Douglaston office calling for his expulsion before Congressional recess

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Jul. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall More than two dozen constituents on Tuesday gathered outside of Congressman George Santos’ Douglaston office to call for his expulsion before Congress leaves for recess Friday. The protest was organized by Concerned Citizens of NY-03, alongside Empire State Voices. While Democrats in Congress recently introduced a motion to censure Santos,…
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Retired NYPD detective announces candidacy for George Santos’ Congressional seat

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Jul. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Former NYPD Detective Michael Sapraicone, a Richmond Hill native and current Long Island resident, on July 24 announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District seat in the 2024 election. Sapraicone hopes to secure the Republican nomination and replace controversial Congressman George Santos. Sapraicone said he was inspired to…
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Prosecutors in Santos case hand his defense over 80K pages of material

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Jun. 30, 2023 By Jake Offenhartz, AP

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors said Friday that they have turned over more than 80,000 pages of materials to U.S. Rep. George Santos ’ lawyers in the federal fraud and money laundering case against him.

Aunt, dad helped Rep. George Santos stay out of jail while he awaits trial

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Jun. 22, 2023 By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two relatives helped indicted U.S. Rep. George Santos stay out of detention while he awaits trial by guaranteeing his bond, according to court records unsealed Thursday, answering two of many questions surrounding the Republican’s finances. The documents revealed that Santos’ father, Gercino dos…
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