The Committee for a Strong Economy, the political action committee of the Rochester Business Alliance, has endorsed candidates in 14 New York State Legislature races, opting to make no endorsements in three other races.

"Our committee invited each of the candidates in these races in for an interview, and put a lot of tough questions to them," said Sandy Parker, president and CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance and a PAC member.

"The Rochester region and all of Upstate New York continue to face some significant economic challenges," Parker said. "Those candidates receiving the committee's endorsements demonstrated strong interest in getting Albany more focused on creating a climate that will promote job growth, including reining in government spending and reducing the state's oppressive tax burden on its citizens and its businesses."

The full list of endorsements is as follows:

New York State Assembly:
128th District: Robert Oaks (R/C)
129th District: Brian Kolb (R/I/C)
130th District: Joe Errigo (R/I/C)
131st District: No endorsement
132nd District: Joseph Morelle (D/I)
133rd District: David Gantt (D)
134th District: Bill Reilich (R/I/C)
135th District: David Koon (D/WF)
139th District: Stephen Hawley (R/I/C)
147th District: No endorsement

New York State Senate:
54th District: Michael Nozzolio (R/I/C/TPF)
55th District: Jim Alesi (R/I/C)
56th District: Joe Robach (R/I/C)
57th District: Catharine Young (R/I/C)
59th District: Kathy Konst (D)
61st District: No Endorsement
62nd District: George Maziarz (R/I/C/WF)

The Committee for a Strong Economy is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Rochester Business Alliance. The committee is made up of representatives of Rochester Business Alliance members.

The committee hosted a "meet the endorsed candidates' night" for Rochester Business Alliance members Oct. 6 at the German House, 315 Gregory St.