by Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) On Tuesday, state lawmakers are passing legislation to make the property tax cap permanent. On behalf of New York’s county...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The governor released his state budget proposal this week under the moniker “Justice Agenda,” but there was little justice for everyday residents of our part of the...
Read Moreby Stephen J. Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) “Outside of New York City, election costs are the mandated responsibility of county governments through local boards of...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward And so it begins. Day one of the new Democrat majority in the New York State Senate began, in many ways, as expected. A new leader was elected (from just outside New...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward A number of important issues will be front and center in Albany as the new legislative session begins. Development of the state budget is at the top of the list. The...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Here in upstate New York we pride ourselves on our ability to battle (and overcome) winter weather. Even with our well-honed skills at the ready, a quick refresher on a...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Winter has officially arrived and a number of winter outdoor sport seasons are set to begin. One of the most popular in our region of New York is snowmobiling. Along...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As we look back at 2018 and the state legislative session, there were a number of clear victories for the people of the State of New York. One of the leading achievements...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As we near the end of the year, there are several key pieces of legislation which hav/e received both senate and assembly approval but have not been signed into law by...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward America is a very compassionate nation – donating over $410 billion to charities last year. When someone is in need, it is in our nature to reach out and...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The holiday shopping season is upon us and we are being hit from all sides with a seemingly endless barrage of commercials and promotions. While there are a number of...
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Photo by Dave Warner – Benton Hall Academy in November, 2018 “For Our Children And...
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