February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month, one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease.
Open the paper or turn on the news, and you’ll see evidence that heroin abuse is a growing problem in communities across Central and Northern New York and beyond. As we continue to fight back against this deadly drug, one common theme has emerged from possible solutions to stopping its spread, and that’s getting those who use the substance the real help they need to break free from its grip.
Nuclear generation is a big part of who we are in Oswego County – so much so it is on our county seal. Ever since Entergy announced in November that it will not refuel the FitzPatrick Nuclear power plant in 2016 and will decommission the unit, our community has been devastated. If the plant closes, we will lose a major employer and economic engine for our region.
Remember the last time you bit into a strawberry, or enjoyed the sweet taste of fresh raspberries? Odds are, when you did, you weren’t worrying about whether they were free from insects or plant diseases. That’s something that we have researchers at Cornell University to thank for.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heroin deaths have quadrupled between 2002 and 2013, surpassing traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental deaths. The increase in drug use and addiction has affected every demographic, race and age group in the nation. My colleagues and I recently held a series of hearings across the state to gather input from local officials, health care providers, parents of addicted children, and individuals addicted to heroin.
As your representative, I’ll be fighting to make sure the new state budget meets the needs of individuals and families in our region. One of the areas I will be most focused on is creating jobs and boosting our economy.
While some brows furrow at the sight of snow, others who love winter sports like ice fishing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating and skiing are eager to get out and enjoy the winter weather. I am among those who enjoy our four seasons and I like to ski, snowmobile and ice fish when I have the time.
From fresh berries and corn to apples and zucchini, while it’s easier to get your hands on healthy, locally grown foods during spring, summer and fall, it can be somewhat of a challenge when winter hits.
Last week, Governor Cuomo delivered his State of the State address which, contrary to protocol, he combined with his 2016-17 budget address. The speech lasted nearly two hours and set forth the Governor’s priorities for the 2016 legislative session. The following are some of the highlights of his speech.
Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Each and every day, people across our country are saving lives and becoming heroes by doing one simple thing, donating blood.
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