Politics

Across our state and our region, heroin abuse continues to be a problem that threatens the safety of our communities and destroys lives. Building on my efforts to fight back against this epidemic, I recently joined with my fellow members of the New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction to release a report that outlines solutions for winning the battle against abuse of these substances.

Fighting on the front lines in World War II. Serving in combat in Iraq. Making daring rescues that saved the lives of their fellow service members. These are just a few of the career highlights of the honorees recognized through this year’s Veterans Hall of Fame program, a special initiative that pays tribute not only to the sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Forces, bu

As the weather turns warmer, more and more people are taking to the roads on motorcycles, which in recent years, have become an increasingly popular way to get around. With more motorcycle traffic on our roadways comes a need to be more aware of how to safely share the road with all drivers, whether on two wheels or four.

Every 40 seconds, someone in our country becomes the victim of a stroke, a disease that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to stop working and resulting in loss of things like memory and muscle control. Every May, an extra effort is made to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke through American Stroke Month.

Across our state, New York’s 180 parks provide places to take in the great outdoors with family and friends. On May 7, parks in every corner of New York State will take part in the fifth annual I Love My Park Day, an event that aims to improve and enhance our parks, historic sites and public lands.