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In 1987, a new publication, [[Free New York]], was created as a newsletter for the party. | In 1987, a new publication, [[Free New York]], was created as a newsletter for the party. | ||
In 1994, [[Howard Stern]] sought the Libertarian Party nomination for Governor of New York and won the nomination at the State Convention. However, he later dropped from the ticket. | In 1994, [[Howard Stern]] sought the Libertarian Party nomination for Governor of New York and won the nomination at the State Convention. However, he later dropped from the ticket due to his refusal to disclose his financial records. The nomination of Stern was controversial, in that supports saw this as an opportunity for major party status, while others saw this as a threat to libertarian principles. | ||
The 1998 State Convention was held in Poughkeepsie, where Christopher Garvey and Donald Silberger were nominated to head the | The 1998 State Convention was held in Poughkeepsie, where [[Christopher Garvey]] and [[Donald Silberger]] were nominated to head the Governor / Lt. governor's ticket. Conti and Goodman also ran for statewide offices. Bill McMillen and Ambassador Alan Keyes are candidates for U.S. Senate, and McMillen is given the nomination. Among the noted speakers at the convention included Sharon Harris, Michael Cloud, John Cushman, Ron Crickenberger, and Muni Savynon. [[Jim Harris]] was voted as the new state chair. | ||
In July 1998, delegates from New York attended the national convention in Washington, D.C. David Bergland served as chair and Muni Savyon as Regional Representative. In August 1998, the LPNY handed over 27,862 signatures in Albany to get the statewide candidates on the ballot. | In July 1998, delegates from New York attended the national convention in Washington, D.C. David Bergland served as chair and Muni Savyon as Regional Representative. In August 1998, the LPNY handed over 27,862 signatures in Albany to get the statewide candidates on the ballot. | ||