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Community Spotlight: Watertown’s Thompson Park Zoo

May 7, 2019 Contributor

When I spend time with my grandchildren, I often try to find activities for us to do that are not just fun, but also educational. In our region, we are fortunate enough to have a number of places families can go to enjoy a day together and learn something at the same time.

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Public Dollars Should Not Support Political Campaigns

May 6, 2019 Contributor

For years the Governor and the Assembly Democrats have pushed for state-funded political campaigns. With one-party rule, publicly-funded political campaigns are nearing reality. This year, the budget authorized spending of up to $100 million annually to fund statewide political races.

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Help Improve Our State Parks At ‘I Love My Park Day’

April 30, 2019 Contributor

Did you know that in 2018, a record 74 million people visited New York State parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails? From hiking and fishing to golf and beaches, there’s something for everybody in the New York State parks system.

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New York State’s Linked Deposit Program Benefits Economy

April 29, 2019 Contributor

In 1994, the state began the Linked Deposit Program to assist and encourage firms, manufacturers and small businesses to make investments. This program offers reduced-rate financing to makes it less expensive to borrow money.

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Distracted Driving Is Dangerous Driving

April 23, 2019 Contributor

As technology improves, and becomes more mobile, the number of people using that technology while driving only continues to grow. That is why, during the month of April, the nation marks “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” – a time to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, and teach people the importance of maintaining focus behind the wheel.

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Criminal Justice Reforms Contained in Budget Flawed and Dangerous

April 22, 2019 Contributor

While not directly related to NYS fiscal issues, some of the biggest policies included in this year’s state budget were changes to our state’s criminal justice system. The biggest of those changes was the elimination of cash bail for most crimes other than certain qualifying offenses.

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Joim The Ranks Of Our Heroes: Become A Volunteer Firefighter

April 16, 2019 Contributor

All across our state, there are brave people who are truly making a difference in our communities by protecting our families, friends and neighbors.Every single time these people, our volunteer firefighters, answer a call, they are putting their lives on the line to do so.

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STAR Changes Create Hassle, Hardship for the Public

April 15, 2019 Contributor

New York’s property taxes are the highest in the nation. Tragically, this year’s state budget, instead of trying to provide some tax relief to our already overburden property owners, makes ill-conceived changes to the one state program that is actually designed to provide property tax relief, that is, the STAR (School Tax Relief) Program.

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Saving Lives Through Organ Donation

April 9, 2019 Contributor

April is Donate Life Month, a time when we not only are asked to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation, but also encouraged to register to become a donor and perhaps, save a life. My family learned about the power of organ donation personally.

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2019-20 Budget Prioritizes NYC Interests

April 8, 2019 Contributor

Sometimes being an elected official can be challenging because you are forced to make difficult decisions.At times, I have had to vote on legislation that if enacted would have both a positive and negative effect on my district and the constituents I represent.

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