Good morning! Here is what is making headlines in the political realm - and what advertisements are appearing in north country mailboxes.

Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand wants to create jobs, investigate health care companies with skyrocketing premiums and lower taxes to make New York state a better environment for businesses. (Additional coverage from WWNY-TV7 and Newzjunky.)

Four Assembly candidates vying for two north country seats put themselves in the "Public Eye".

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has upped its ad buy in the wake of Doug Hoffman's exit from the 23rd Congressional District race.

Listen to the Thursday edition of Mayor Graham's noon-time radio show, "The Hotline."

WWNY-TV7's John Moore fact-checks this Matt Doheny advertisement.

Click on any ad to zoom in.

New York Republican Senate Committee: Patty Ritchie for State Senate

Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee: Addie Russell: Every Job Counts

Common Sense: "The grades are in..."

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