Month: March 2023

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Legislature Must Fix Serious Flaws Created By ‘Raise The Age’

March 25, 2023 Contributor
Earlier this week, I joined with members of the Assembly Minority Conference and district attorneys to call for changes to the state’s criminal justice policy that is clearly compromising public safety. The “Raise the Age” law was passed in the 2017-2018 budget. While it may have been well-intentioned, too many of the components simply are not working.

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DEC Announces New York’s Trout Harvest Opens April 1

March 25, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities thanks to DEC’s extensive stocking program and wild trout fisheries. DEC stocks nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide, beginning in March and lasting until early June.

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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator John W. Mannion Introduces Legislative Package To Protect Volunteer Firefighters From Out-Of-Pocket Legal Expenses And Debt Related To Injuries In The Line Of Duty

March 25, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion today introduced a legislative package to protect volunteer firefighters and their families from incurring out-of-pocket expenses and significant debt while awaiting lengthy Workers’ Compensation Board hearings regarding injuries that occurred in the line of duty.

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United Way Recognized Volunteers At Leadership Luncheon & Annual Meeting

March 25, 2023 Contributor
When it comes to appreciating the importance of volunteering, no one understands it better than United Way of Greater Oswego County (UWGOC). Volunteers are the essence of United Way and play a major role in the success of United Way’s initiatives and annual campaign. As part of their Annual Meeting and Leadership Luncheon held on March 22 at noon, United Way of Greater Oswego Co. honored exceptional volunteers who serve Oswego County with their work and commitment to create lasting impact in our community.

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