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Shop Local This Holiday Season, Support Community Small Businesses

December 4, 2020 Contributor

My colleagues and I in the Assembly Minority Conference are making a special push to remind shoppers of the value and importance of shopping local and supporting small businesses.

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Fulton Schools Face Greater Financial Pressure After Governor’s Transportation Veto

November 30, 2020 Contributor

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed a bill that had passed overwhelmingly in the state Legislature with a combined 206-1 vote and corrects a five-year-old clerical error in the Fulton City School District. After waiting years for a solution, the students and families in the district will have to wait even longer.

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While Much Has Changed This Thanksgiving, Spirit Of Giving Generously Has Not

November 20, 2020 Contributor

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time for us to come together and celebrate the spirit of cooperation and community. It’s an opportunity to share what we have with friends, family and sometimes even strangers; the season is rooted in giving and generosity.

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November Is Military Family Appreciation Month

November 13, 2020 Contributor

Our incredible servicemen and women sacrifice so much to keep us safe and preserve our freedoms. Their willingness to be put in harms’ way for our benefit is something we can only hope to appropriately express thanks for – we are forever in their debt.

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Take Time To Honor Veterans

November 11, 2020 Contributor

Today we commemorate Veterans Day, and we should take time to honor the courageous men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Election Numbers Encouraging Sign For Democracy, Assembly Minority Conference

November 6, 2020 Contributor

Tuesday’s historic election was the culmination of a truly remarkable effort from representatives at every level of government.

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Report Show New Yorkers Eager To Leave Amid COVID, Cost-Of-Living Concerns

October 30, 2020 Contributor

Residents in New York want out; and as recent tax rankings show – metrics that illustrate New York continues to have one of the worst economic climates in the U.S. – it is no surprise they are fleeing in droves.

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Early Voting Available; Get Out, Be Heard

October 26, 2020 Contributor

Saturday, Oct. 24 began one of the most unique election cycles in modern history as new early voting procedures will be available at certain locations around the state.

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Disability Employment Awareness Month Is A Time To Reflect On Milestones, Make New Paths Forward

October 17, 2020 Contributor

The Assembly Minority Conference has worked tirelessly to protect the interests of New York’s disability community and fought hard to ensure educational and career opportunities exist for all New Yorkers.

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Awareness Will Help Detect, Defeat Breast Cancer

October 9, 2020 Contributor

To help bring attention to the importance of the disease and beat this form of cancer, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a time for both education and prevention.

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