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Gillibrand: As Landmark Veterans Toxic Exposure Bill Heads To House Vote, Senate Must Act Swiftly To Protect Toxic-Exposed Vets

June 30, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today applauded the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs vote to send the Honoring Our PACT Act to a full floor vote.

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Ritchie Releases Farmers Market Guide

June 30, 2021 Contributor

In an effort to connect consumers with fresh foods, support area farmers and boost small businesses, State Senator Patty Ritchie is again releasing her “Farmers Market Guide.”

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Katko Challenges FEMA Administrator To Improve Response To Flooding Along Lake Ontario’s Shoreline

June 30, 2021 Contributor

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing with Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday challenged the agency to do more to provide relief to Lake Ontario shoreline communities and other local disaster impacted areas.

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Barclay: Education, Prevention Critical Components In The Fight Against Disease

June 26, 2021 Contributor

Summertime in New York is full of opportunities to experience the natural resources across our state. There is no shortage of lakes, rivers, wooded hiking trails and campgrounds to enjoy, but it is extremely important we utilize these amenities safely. With that in mind, I encourage all New Yorkers to stay alert to the risks of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

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Katko Pushes For Expanded Lead Testing, Exposure Prevention Efforts For CNY Children

June 26, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) this week urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen lead testing and prevention efforts for children in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Katko-Backed Bill To Protect Older Americans Against Workplace Discrimination Passes The House

June 24, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) last night voted to pass the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA).

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Barclay To Host Free Electronics Recycling Event With Sunnking, Novelis, Assemblyman Manktelow, Mayor Barlow

June 23, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) will host a free electronics recycling event on June 26 in Oswego from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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Barclay: Hit The Books With Summer Reading Challenge

June 18, 2021 Contributor

I am pleased to announce the launch of my annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge in partnership with the Oswego Bookmobile.

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Barclay’s District Office Collects $500 Of Food From Locals For Blessings In A Backpack

June 18, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced yesterday that his district office collected more than $500 worth of food from local businesses and residents to assist the Fulton and Oswego County chapters of “Blessings In A Backpack.”

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Barclay: Capitol Reopens To The Public

June 18, 2021 Contributor

The state Capitol has been closed to visitors for more than a year. While we are happy to see the Capitol reopen to the public, the decision to finally let people back into the center of state government is long overdue.

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