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In 19th District, 5 Candidates Agree

The five congressional candidates for the 19th Congressional District, in Oneonta the other night, are, from left,
The five congressional candidates for the 19th Congressional District, in Oneonta the other night, are, from left, Republicans Andrew Heaney, John Faso and Bob Bishop, and Democrats Zephyr Teachout and Will Yandik. Both party primaries are Tuesday, June 28. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

By CATHY B. KOPLEN • for AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – A vision for the future of the Southern Tier - including healthy, productive farms; maximizing natural resources; and a saturation of high-speed, broad-band Internet access - was touted by five candidates vying for the 19th district U.S. Congressional seat Tuesday.

The candidates, Republicans John Faso, Andrew Heaney and Bob Bishop, and Democrats Zephyr Teachout and Will Yandik, were invited to speak with local residents at Oneonta High School. The forum, which began at 7:30 p.m., was moderated by Steve Ammerman, state Farm Bureau manager of public affairs & associate director.

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