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May 26, 2026

GILLIBRAND, COLLEAGUES LAUNCH NEW INVESTIGATION INTO HEGSETH’S FAILURE TO PROTECT TROOPS IN MIDDLE EAST AFTER FATAL ATTACK

April 29, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is launching an investigation into reports of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s failure to protect our troops during Operation […]

Another Day, Another Tax Undermining New York Growth

April 24, 2026 Contributor

Last week, I wrote about New York state’s business-smothering taxes and overall dismal tax climate, being ranked worst in the nation on the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, the result of years of […]

Schumer: New Data Shows New Yorkers Paid Avg. Of $250 More For Home Heating Bills Last Month Since Trump’s Reckless Iran War Of Choice Began

April 15, 2026 Contributor

Schumer: Cost-Beleaguered New Yorkers Are Footing The Bill For Trump’s Iran War On Their Home Heating Bills As Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran reaches its second month, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer revealed […]

New York Students Can Help Lead The Next Space Age

April 11, 2026 Contributor

The new era of space exploration has begun. By the time you’re reading this, the Artemis II mission will be complete, the first time in more than half a century that astronauts have traveled to […]

Electrical Grid Blackouts Are Imminent Without Changes To CLCPA

March 28, 2026 Contributor

Gov. Kathy Hochul promised New York would be a “leader” in clean energy. Today, the only thing we’re leading the nation in is crushing utility bills and edging closer to rolling blackouts. A perfect storm […]

Gillibrand Releases Original Report Detailing Trump’s Extensive Harm To Seniors

March 25, 2026 Contributor

Read the report here. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to discuss her new report on the harm caused by President Trump’s attacks on Social Security, Medicaid, […]

Gillibrand, Clyburn Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting Rights

March 25, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC-6) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America’s voter registration system and protect voting rights. The Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) would expand […]

Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration’s Move To Send Ice Agents To U.S. Airports

March 24, 2026 Contributor

Washington, DC – Today, in response to the Trump administration’s move to send untrained ICE agents to U.S. airports, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: “Senate Republicans and the Trump administration created this […]

Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Refund Tariff Costs, Calls On Trump To Address Rising Cost Of Living

March 12, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration prioritize bringing relief to American families instead of doubling down on unconstitutional foreign wars and […]

Village Of Mexico Receives $4.5 Million From NY Forward Program

March 7, 2026 Contributor

“I’m thrilled to announce the Village of Mexico has been awarded a $4.5 million grant through the NY Forward program. This significant investment is aimed at revitalizing the downtown area, fostering economic growth, enhancing […]

Meet Cedar! –
Oswego County Announces New Accelerant Detection K-9

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Fire Coordinator’s Office welcomes Cedar, its new accelerant detection K-9, to its team. Cedar is a three-year-old English yellow lab who started helping with fire investigations earlier this month. [...]
State Police Investigate Fatal House Fire In Richland

May 22, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal residential structure fire that occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 4:26 a.m. at 870 County Route 41 in the town of Richland. [...]
Mexico Central School District Budget Vote Results

May 20, 2026

Proposition 1: The Budget Yes: 382 No: 194 Proposition 2: Student Transport Vehicles Yes: 420 No: 157 Board of Election (Elect 3, three-year terms) Amanda McIntyre: 445 Darlene Upcraft: 435 Kevin L. Gates: 393 Holly [...]