Category: Columns

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward The week of May 19-25 is recognized as National Emergency Medical Services Week to honor the men and women who provide lifesaving services on a daily basis in our...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward I have always believed that protecting the public is one of the most important responsibilities of government, and when a crime has been committed the victim, not the...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and with the number of reported cases in New York rising each year, it is important to arm yourself and your family with the tools to...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Spring seems to have finally arrived (despite a few errant snow showers). Even though the winter weather is behind us, it is still important to be prepared for...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward April is “National Donate Life” month and here in New York, I have helped lead an increased effort to encourage more people to become organ and tissue donors.  Several...

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 New York is losing population, a phenomenon known as outmigration.  We are one of the few states experiencing such a loss and in my mind, the best way to reverse the...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Progress is continuing in Albany to finalize a state budget prior to the start of the new fiscal year on April 1.  However, there is some serious work ahead. The senate...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward Protecting the public is among the top priorities of any elected official.  During my time in office, I have helped enact a number of laws to ensure our communities are...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward As a longtime state senator, I have seen a number of economic victories in New York and have helped facilitate job creation projects that have benefited communities...

by Mena Cerone It’s been around for almost two hundred years, hosts many community events and is a charming residence for women. We’re talking about the WCA. The recognizable federal style house on the corner of Jackson and...

A Column of News & Comment by Senator James L. Seward For generations, great men and women have answered our nation’s call, put on uniforms, and served to protect and advance the cause of freedom and democracy around the...