THERE ARE NO SAFE SEATS:

New York Democrats anxious as Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, other pols face barrage (Kenneth R. Bazinet, 10/25/10, NY DAILY NEWS)

New York Democrats are more stressed about House races involving veterans like Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy than about contests with newbie local lawmakers , insiders say.

"It's not the rookies we're worried about as much as some of the people who have been around a while," lamented a senior New York City congressman, who spoke about strategy on the condition of anonymity. [...]

Local party officials and lawmakers are urging the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to pay attention to races like McCarthy's and those of upstate Reps. John Hall and Maurice Hinchey.

Hall, whose district includes Orange County, is locked in a surprisingly tough race with GOP challenger Nan Hayworth, while Hinchey, who represents part of the Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes, is up against surging schoolteacher George Phillips.