It goes without saying that providing quality health care, including dental care, is critically important to the well-being and growth of children. However, in rural regions of our state accessing care can be a challenge.
The day was originally known as Armistice Day because it marked the end of hostilities of World War I – supposedly the war to end all wars. However, in 1954 after World War II and the Korean War, Congress, at the urging of veterans’ organizations, passed legislation to change Armistice Day to Veterans’ Day. It was envisioned that this day would be a day to honor America’s veterans for their love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
It isn’t going to be an easy road ahead for our hardworking farmers across Central and Northern New York as they continue to struggle with dry wells and look for ways to cope with the repercussions of the summer’s drought. That’s why, I’ve been working in recent months to ensure they have the support needed to rebound and continue to be part of New York State’s leading industry.
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory and behavior. While it mostly affects older adults, it can appear in people who are in their 40s and 50s. It is estimated that approximately 5.3 million Americans suffer from this terrible disease. It is a progressive disease, in that it worsens over time.
As chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and someone who grew up on a family farm, I know that farming is hard work. That’s why I’m pleased to announce that funding is available for grants through a program I started, known as the New Farmers Grant Fund, which provides those just starting out in the industry with the support they need to be successful.
Not only is this helping our local FitzPatrick plant to remain open but it is helping all Upstate nuclear plants remain operational which will keep thousands of jobs in the state, and carbon free electric generation in New York. Since the Public Service Commission adopted the new Clean Energy Standard, there have been many critics who say nuclear should not be eligible for subsidies.
In an effort to say “thank you” to all who serve their country and let them know we are thinking of them throughout this special time of year, I will again be partnering with Ogdensburg native and radio personality Melody Burns in asking people to send yuletide greetings to soldiers through “Christmas Cards for Our Troops.”
As fall weather settles upon the area and the colors change, for many that means one thing: the opening of hunting season is here. Upstate New York has some of the best hunting, trapping and fishing in the country with thousands of lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and millions of acres of forest and open space rich with wildlife.
Individuals with disabilities and their family members will soon have a new way to save and plan for future expenses with the creation of the 529 Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program. The ABLE program is similar to the successful 529 College Savings Account program. ABLE accounts are a tax-advantaged savings account that individuals with disabilities can use to pay for qualified expenses.
As someone who has lived in the North Country her entire life, I know there’s nothing like the beauty and sense of community that exists in our region of the state. And while there are positives, we face a number of obstacles too. As co-chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, I’m working to address those challenges and identify ways to make this great part of our state even better.
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