Category: Columns

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A 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...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Even though winter is still a few weeks away, the first chilly signs are being felt and a few snowflakes have been spotted in the air.  Skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, ice...

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...