Category: Columns

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Election Day has come and gone and now that campaign season is behind us, it is time to move forward and begin planning for the coming legislative year.  While on the...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward On Veterans Day, Americans should pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans.  Whether combat veterans or Cold War veterans, all who served need to be given...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The heroin crisis continues to hurt people everywhere – destroying lives, families, and communities.  As a member of the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction,...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward In 2011, when legislation I co-sponsored to authorize the state’s two-percent property tax levy cap became law, I deemed it a common sense approach to help families and...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Throughout my time in the New York State Senate, I have worked to protect our natural resources. I helped establish New York’s recycling policy when I was first elected,...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Since 1987, our nation has observed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Tragically, nearly one in four women and one in seven men are victims of domestic...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to discuss the importance of early detection and mammograms. It is also a perfect time to highlight a valuable...

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’ve received an email saying a bank account has been...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The week of September 16-22 has been designated National Farm Safety and Health Week and it is certainly an event that merits recognition. This year’s theme –...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward For generations, New York’s seniors have made enormous contributions to our local communities. We need to support our senior citizens and ensure that they remain here and...

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

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Summer will soon turn to fall and along with the change of season will come a change in lifestyle for our young people as school bells ring once again.  For many students...