Category: Columns

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Children are back to school and trying to adjust, in many cases, to online learning and other challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the educational...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward  As we continue to navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is making adjustments.  Whether it is at home, at work, or any other daily activity, we are...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward September is National Preparedness Month.  Here in New York, we have many recent reminders about why it is vital to be ready for both natural and man-made disasters....

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward  Have you ever received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the IRS demanding you pay back taxes?  Maybe you have received an email saying a bank account has...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward  We are still several weeks away from the start of a new school year, a year that will certainly look much different than any other we have known.  As the summer weeks...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward  As we continue to contend with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the many health issues that come along with it, other illnesses and medical conditions require our...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As we approach summer’s peak, there is no doubt that steamy weather and warmer temperatures are here.  With that, it is a great time to take steps that will help you stay...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward A rare July legislative session just concluded in Albany.  Hundreds of bills were rushed through committee and floor votes and several key pieces of legislation to meet...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As the legislature heads back to Albany there are a number of items I would classify as “unfinished business” that need immediate attention. Certainly, help for our small...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As young people consider their futures, some may want to think about working for New York State in various positions of law enforcement and correctional services. The...