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Restoring Contract Oversight Is A Great First Step, But More Should Be Done

January 6, 2023 Contributor

Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a long-overdue measure to restore the comptroller’s office with oversight of state contracts. This is great news and is an important first step in restoring New York’s proper checks and balances.

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Leader Barclay & Assembly Minority Conference Welcome 13 New Members

January 3, 2023 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and the Assembly Minority Conference today welcomed 13 new members during a public swearing-in ceremony in Hearing Room B of the Legislative Office Building in Albany. The new legislators took their oaths of office among family, friends, elected officials and other dignitaries.

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Gov. Cuomo Updates New Yorkers On State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 25, 2021 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo with today’s press release, updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “New Yorkers are staying safe, getting vaccinated and following the public health […]

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Governor Cuomo Announces New Competitive Program To Retain New York’s Existing Renewable Energy Resources

January 22, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a new large-scale renewable energy procurement program, known as Competitive Tier 2, which will retain New York’s existing renewable energy resources, promote lower statewide carbon emissions, and help support the state’s economic recovery by increasing in-state competition and reducing energy costs.

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Hundreds Of Tobacco Control Advocates Gather In Albany

January 13, 2011 Steve Yablonski

Abby Jenkins, program coordinator Tobacco Free Network of Oswego County, was among the group that sought to educate state leaders about the important role tobacco use prevention and cessation has in preventing youth initiation and reducing healthcare costs.

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OCO Residential Services Department Staff And Consumer Attend Legislative Day

February 3, 2010 Contributor

Representatives from Oswego County OpportunitiesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Residential Services Department recently traveled to Albany to participate in the annual legislation day sponsored by the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies.

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Aubertine Extends Ã¢â‚¬Å“Olive BranchÃ¢â‚¬Â for Bipartisanship

January 10, 2010 Contributor

State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that he has chosen to set aside the title of Senate Energy and Telecommunications Chair after a successful year for the committee in the interest of forging a stronger bi-partisan relationship in the Senate.

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Deficit Looms as Inaction Presides

November 16, 2009 Contributor

I can summarize last weekÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s trip to Albany in one word: frustrating. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s not easy to bring both the State Senate and Assembly together on relatively short notice for a special session like the one called by the Governor on Nov. 10. If results were the outcome, it would have been well worth the time. However, our efforts were mostly in vain last week.

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Fees Go Up Today For Vehicle Registrations, Licenses

September 1, 2009 Contributor

The cost of driving went up while you slept.

The fee charged for every vehicle registration and license rose effective today. And soon, you’ll be forced to get a new license plate and pay extra to keep your current license plate number.

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Court Blocks Lt. Gov. Appointment

July 22, 2009 Contributor

It was a short stay near the top for Richard Ravitch.

Governor Paterson appointed the well-regarded downstate political figure to be his Lieutenant Governor at the height of the State Senate leadership crisis, even though his opponents said Paterson violated the state Constitution in doing so.

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