A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) After a delay lasting a week longer than the due date demanded of us by state law, the state budget was passed mostly along party lines in Albany. With a $212...
Read MoreAssemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) was part of a press conference to call for an end to the eviction moratorium imposed by Gov. Cuomo at the start of the pandemic last year. Although the idea began with good intentions,...
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. After our first big Nor’easter of the year last week, I’m certain...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As the New Year approaches, there are a great number of challenges ahead for individuals and families, government at all levels, non-profit organizations, and our...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The holiday shopping season is in full swing and we are being hit from all sides with a seemingly endless barrage of commercials and promotions. While there are a...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Americans are very compassionate – donating well over $400 billion to charities annually. When someone is in need, it is in our nature to reach out and help. ...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward While I typically devote my weekly column to the work of state government and the efforts of the New York State Senate to propose, deliberate and pass laws to help...
Read MoreNYSAC Hosts CDC and NYS DOH to Discuss State and Local Role for Distributing Vaccine County local health departments said they are prepared to help our state and federal partners distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Recently, we marked Organ Donor Enrollment Day, a time to remind individuals about the importance of becoming an organ donor. The important education initiative helped...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA 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 the first dusting of snow has hit our region. Skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, ice...
Read MoreA Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Emergency workers, police, and highway crew members put themselves in harm’s way every time they respond to a roadside accident. Often times, these hardworking...
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