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Senator Stec Annnounces 2025-26 NYS Senate Assignments

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today announced his 2025 Senate Committee assignments. Most notably, Stec was appointed as the Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and the Senate’s Internet and Technology Committee. These notable positions will further his work with two important issues facing our region: responsible stewardship of the Adirondacks and […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Appointed as Chair of New York State Assembly Committee on Local Governments

The New York State Assembly announced today that Assemblyman D. Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will be the new Chair of the Standing Committee on Local Governments. The Committee was formerly led by Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) from 2019 until he retired last year after 30 years in the Assembly.             “I am honored to […]

NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2025 Legislative Session

Speaker      Carl E. Heastie Majority Leader      Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Chair, Ways and Means      J. Gary Pretlow Deputy Speaker      Phil Ramos Assistant Speaker      Vivian E. Cook Speaker Pro Tempore      Pamela J. Hunter Chair, Committee on Committees      Catalina Cruz Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore […]

Here’s every bill that Governor Hochul vetoed in 2024

Click here for the NCP story 

DMV begins Forfeit after Four penalty for repeat DUI offenders

Drivers convicted of repeated DUIs can now lose their licenses permanently Click here at Sun Community News 

Hochul recaps strides made for New Yorkers in 2024

Minimum wage increase, paid prenatal leave, insulin co-pay ban  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jones opts not to run for NY-21 congressional seat

Click here for the NCPR story 

Adopting instead of shopping: New York makes buying pets in stores illegal

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Hochul highlights highway, bridge improvements made in 2024

1.2M potholes were filled, 3,189 bridges replaced Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State Sen. Dan Stec announces bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District

Click here for the NBC5 story 

New laws coming to NY in 2025: Paid prenatal leave, higher wages, bus seat belts, ‘Seinfeld bill’

Click here for the msn.com story 

New law expands access to home heating aid for seniors

Legislation aimed at helping to get assistance and information to EPIC participants CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY 

Minimum wage for most of NY rises to $15.50 on January 1

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces Annual Toy Drive for Christmas Bureau

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will once again host a toy drive to benefit the Christmas Bureau. For the past seven years, Jones has collected toys from the North Country community to ensure that every kid is able to open a present this holiday season.             “The North Country is always willing to give to […]

Dan Stec: “Clean Slate taking effect continues Democrats failing pro-criminal agenda”

Dan Stec News Release Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) expressed outrage and concern over the safety of law-abiding residents as New York State prepares for Governor Hochul’s “Clean Slate” law to take effect tomorrow. Under the governor and Democrat leadership’s controversial law, the records of individuals convicted of a host of felonies, including manslaughter, DWI-related […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Recognized as Health Care Provider Legislator of the Year

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was recently recognized as the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) Elected Official of the Year during their annual meeting at Bolton Landing. This distinction is given to a local or State official who has made significant strides in advancing the interests of home and community-based care. […]

Assemblyman Jones presents $125K to Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park

Money will be used to renovate sidewalks and install new lights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Billy Jones makes City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

Described as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada” Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones Presents North Country Honor Flight with $100,000

October 4, 2024, Plattsburgh – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) presented North Country Honor Flight with $100,000 that he secured in state funding at Lake City Choppers in Plattsburgh before the first motorcycle escort departed to pick up veterans for the Honor Flights on Saturday. This funding will support North Country Honor Flight’s mission to […]

SENATOR STEC, ASSEMBLYMEMBERS GRAY, BLANKENBUSH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CALL FOR REPEAL OF GREEN LIGHT LAW FOR BORDER COUNTIES

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R, C-Black River) joined law enforcement officials from St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Jefferson Counties at a press conference to advocate for their legislation (Senate bill S.2147/A.5145) that would repeal the state’s “Green Light Law” for border counties. Under that law, federal, […]

Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]

See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025

Upstate New York, the new minimum wage will be $15.50 an hour. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

STEC LAUNCHES PETITION IN EFFORT TO PREVENT CLOSURE OF GREAT MEADOW

Petition can be found here: https://www.nysenate.gov/petitions/daniel-g-stec/dont-close-great-meadow                   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today launched a petition on his official Senate website as part of his effort to prevent the closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock. On July 18, the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that the facility will be […]

Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional slated for closure

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local Students Discover Healthcare Careers at CCC’s MASH Camp

Plattsburgh, NY — Nearly two dozen local middle and high school students learned about healthcare careers during the Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) Camp at Clinton Community College. Held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26-27, the event partnered with the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC). MASH Camp is designed to make healthcare […]