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First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Source: First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com

Source: New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com

Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

Source: Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

Stefanik Opposes NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. “This decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board proves once again how out-of-touch Albany Democrats are with our agricultural community. By lowering the overtime threshold, they […]

Legislature will draw its own new district maps and vote on them | NCPR News

Source: Legislature will draw its own new district maps and vote on them | NCPR News

Burlington mayor nominates acting police chief to stay on the job – VTDigger

Source: Burlington mayor nominates acting police chief to stay on the job – VTDigger

Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC

Source: Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC

Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com

Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws

Source: Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws

New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform

Source: New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform

Stefanik hauls in $10 million in 2021, breaking records and continuing GOP trend | Fox News

Source: Stefanik hauls in $10 million in 2021, breaking records and continuing GOP trend | Fox News

Burlington’s toxic politics driving candidates away

“Angry outbursts at meetings, marches to elected officials’ homes, and threatening emails are all examples of how Burlington politics have turned toxic in recent months.” Source: Burlington’s toxic politics driving candidates away

N.Y. to allow absentee ballot voting through 2022 | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: N.Y. to allow absentee ballot voting through 2022 | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. 

Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News

Source: Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com

Source: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com

Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Emergency room doctor joining race to succeed Leahy in US Senate – VTDigger

Source: Emergency room doctor joining race to succeed Leahy in US Senate – VTDigger

Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News

NEW YORK’S PRISON POPULATION CONTINUES DECLINE, BUT SHARE OF OLDER ADULTS KEEPS RISING

DiNapoli Urges Policymakers to Examine Safely Reducing Number of Incarcerated Individuals The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of […]

New NYC law allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections – syracuse.com

Source: New NYC law allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections – syracuse.com

Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com

Source: Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued this statement following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address: 

“As the 2022 legislative session begins, there’s much to be done if we’re finally going to get New York State, and upstate in particular, heading in the right direction. While I agree with aspects of Governor Hochul’s agenda and look forward to working with her on those items, she also failed to address other important […]

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement:

“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones joins local tourism agencies and hospitality business owners to call for the State to fund the Beekmantown Gateway Center

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]