New York's 23rd congressional district is, in a word, gigantic.

Its 21st congressional district is, in three words, even more gigantic.

That's the driving force behind tele-town halls, which help Rep. Bill Owens talk to a bunch of people all over the district all at once. Mr. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, has scheduled one for tomorrow at 7:25 p.m.

The tele-town halls in the past have brought out gentle questioning from impassioned supporters. We'll see if an election-year changes the tone of the questions.

There are three ways to sign up:

• emailing their name and complete phone number to ny23townhall@mail.house.gov;

• calling the Congressman's Washington office at 202-225-4611; or

• filling out the form provided at http://owens.house.gov/Contact/TeletownHall.htm.

All politics being local, Mr. Owens' staff has touted their constituent outreach service. They've secured $2.3 million in due benefits for residents of the 23rd in 2012, they said, responding to 17,000 constituent concerns.

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