Month: March 2023

News

Dec Hosts 15th Annual National Archery In Schools Tournament

March 23, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently hosted the 15th annual state archery tournament for New York school students at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Approximately 35 schools from across the state participated in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state 2023 tournament.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Following Spike In Maternal Mortality, Gillibrand Raises Awareness Of Her Maternal Mental Health Hotline And Calls For Full Implementation

March 23, 2023 Contributor
Following the release of a CDC report that showed a sharp increase in maternal mortality in 2021, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to raise awareness of her National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and call for its full implementation. The hotline provides free, 24/7 support to women and their families during and after pregnancy Gillibrand is pushing to expand public awareness of the hotline so that it can reach more women in need.

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News

New York State Economy Added 21,200 Private Sector Jobs in February 2023

March 23, 2023 Contributor
According to to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 21,200, or 0.3%, to 8,233,700 in February 2023. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.2% in February 2023.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Assembly Minority Proposes “Raise The Age” Reforms To Increase Accountability And Improve Public Safety

March 23, 2023 Contributor
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and members of the Minority Conference today announced legislation to reform the flawed “Raise the Age” and improve the level of accountability for those who commit violent felony crimes. The Minority Conference held a press conference today in Albany and were joined by district attorneys who have continued to point out the problems with the law since its passage in the 2017-2018 State Budget.

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