Month: September 2008

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McHugh Fights for New York’s Farmers: Legislation Would Give Farmers Steady Access to Temporary Workers

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives specifically targeted to help dairy farmers in New York and across the country have access to the workers they need to help their farms remain viable.

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Renzi Faults Opponent’s “Downstate” Agenda

September 21, 2008 Contributor
In their second “Town Hall” forum, State Senate candidate Dave Renzi tonight drew sharp contrasts between his ideas to bring tax relief and good paying jobs to Northern and Central New York, and his opponent’s plans — largely drafted by downstate Albany politicians — that don’t deliver for local voters.

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Upstate Families Face Winter Heating Crisis

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Like Albany’s formulas for property tax relief and school aid, the current state heating aid program is unfair to Upstate homeowners. Right now, the maximum heating aid grant is the same, whether you live on the South Shore of Long Island or the shore of Lake Ontario. Obviously, the winters are longer and colder in our region, and our families need additional relief.

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