Category: Columns

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The holiday season is approaching and it is always a great time to get together with family and friends, share stories, and catch up with loved ones.  It is also an...

A year ago this month, I was elected to serve you in Congress. I didn’t know it at the time, but the position comes with lots of new names. Some of those new names are — you guessed it — not so nice. But there is one I can’t...

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 the first dusting of snow has hit our region.  Skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, ice...

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 My office receives numerous complaints regarding unsolicited phone calls from telemarketers.  I have fought to end this annoying practice for some time with a degree of...

A 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...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Recently, we passed the one-year anniversary of the heartbreaking limousine crash that claimed twenty lives in Schoharie County.  I have seen a number of well-done news...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Earlier this year, I joined with my Senate Republican colleagues to unveil a package of bills designed to reform our state’s parole system.  The purpose was two-fold –...

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 Children are back to school and there is no shortage of interests competing for their time.  New friends, homework, sports and numerous extracurricular activities all...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The week of September 15-21 is designated National Farm Safety and Health Week and it is certainly an event meriting recognition. This year’s theme – “Shift Farm...