Joel Giambra Considering Run at U.S. Senate WBEN Newsroom - Monday, January 5, 2004 06:08 PM Buffalo, NY (WBEN) - Erie County Executive Joel Giambra is among the top New York Republicans being considered to challenge Charles Schumer in this year's U.S. Senate race. Giambra tells NewsRadio 930 WBEN he's been in contact with GOP leaders in Washington and Albany to discuss a possible Senate run. Giambra says he's still in a "listening phase," and has not yet come to a final decision. He says he'll likely make a decision within the next 30 to 45 days, and would only...