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Small Business Employment Act Would Provide Relief Business Owners Need

February 18, 2019 Contributor

New York has a reputation for enacting policies that are punishing to businesses. Over the past three years, business owners have had to absorb onerous mandates such as new fast food wage orders, higher minimum wages, and a paid family leave policy. These policies come on top of other regulatory burdens and high tax rates that make our state less competitive than other states.

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This February, Practice Heart Health

February 12, 2019 Contributor

February is American Heart Month. It is the time when organizations place a special emphasis on raising awareness of heart disease, which is responsible for one in every four deaths, and what people can do to make their heart healthier.

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February is National Heart and ‘Go Red for Women’ Month

February 11, 2019 Contributor

February is National Heart Month and a time each year that people “Go Red For Women.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease was the number one killer in our state in 2015.

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Community Spotlight: Ice Fishing On Perch Lake

February 5, 2019 Contributor

This time of year, as temperatures drop well below freezing, you cannot drive by a body of frozen water without a seeing anglers set up on the ice, trying to reel in their next big catch. One of the most popular places in our region for doing just that is Perch Lake, located just more than 10 miles north of Watertown.

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Bill Provides Support for Victims of Child Abuse

February 4, 2019 Contributor

After more than a decade, and much discussion, the State Legislature reached a general consensus and passed the Child Victims Act. The legislation significantly extends the time a child abuse victim can pursue a criminal or civil claim.

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Restoring History, One Building At A Time

January 29, 2019 Contributor

Throughout Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties there are countless historic buildings that tell the story of our region’s past. While many investments have been made into improving and preserving these structures, many others are just too costly or difficult to maintain. The good news is that help is available.

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Barclay Executive Budget Fails to Address Upstate Concerns

January 28, 2019 Contributor

In an attempt to get ahead of the legislature, on January 15 the Governor gave his annual budget address. In the address, the Governor laid out what most would consider a very liberal agenda. Sadly, there was nothing in his address that offers relief to the overtaxed citizens of Upstate New York or to stem the continued outward migration of people from New York state.

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A Reminder To Stay Safe While Snowmobiling

January 22, 2019 Contributor

Every year, countless people take to our state’s more than 10,000 miles of snowmobile trails to enjoy this winter pastime. Not only is it a lot of fun, it helps support our economy too, as the sport is responsible for an economic impact of $868 million annually.

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Primary Dates in New York to be Consolidated

January 21, 2019 Contributor

The idea that citizens have the right to be self-governed was the cornerstone political belief of our founding fathers and the fact that we have the ability to choose our political leaders is as important today as it was at the time of our country’s founding.

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Thank You For Helping Brighten The Holidays For Those Defending Our Freedom

January 15, 2019 Contributor

It is hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone. I truly hope that you had a wonderful time with family and friends, as well as wish you the best in the New Year.

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