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Senator Mannion’s Legislation To Help Child Protective Services Workers And Mandatory Reporters Identify Abuse Of Children With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities Is Signed Into Law

November 18, 2023 Contributor

SYRACUSE, NY – Senator John W. Mannion today announced his legislation (S6463-A) has been signed into law to help Child Protective Services (CPS) workers and mandatory reporters with identifying cases of abuse of children with […]

Clean Slate Signing Another Step Back For Public Safety

November 18, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY – Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York. Yet this week, we were reminded that the public’s sense of urgency […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Signing Of The Clean Slate Act

November 16, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) issued the following statement on the Clean Slate Act, which was signed into law today by Governor Hochul. The Clean Slate Act automatically seals criminal records […]

Governor Hochul Announces Clean Energy Jobs At Highest Level Ever In New York State

November 16, 2023 Site Administrator

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the number of individuals with clean energy jobs in New York State reached the highest level ever with a record 171,000 workers at the end of 2022, reflecting the quality […]

Today: Gillibrand To Announce Vote To Prevent Government Shutdown

November 15, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TODAY, Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00 AM: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a video press conference to announce her support for legislation that will prevent a devastating government shutdown that would have […]

Barclay And Assembly Republicans Introduce More Fixes To Democrats’ Still-Broken Bail Reform Law

November 10, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and the Assembly Republican Conference have introduced a bill that would make certain criminal offenses bail-eligible. In part, the bill will ensure threats of mass harm […]

Ahead Of Veterans Day, Gillibrand Announces 500,000 Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits & Other Toxins Have Had Their Pact Act Claims Approved, Encourages Others To Apply

November 8, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference urging veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances during their service to apply for health […]

Statement from Marissa Hanlon on Election Results

November 8, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout these past 10 months. I appreciate each and every vote which is why my campaign will be requesting a hand recount. I couldn’t be prouder […]

College Campuses Must Provide A Safe Learning Space For Students Of All Backgrounds

November 5, 2023 Contributor

Weekly Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay ALBANY, NY – New York’s college campuses are no place for antisemitism, hate speech or violence of any kind, and any university administration that fails to ensure […]

Assembly Republicans Introduce “Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act” (“Dsa Act”) Requiring Colleges To Combat Incidents Of Hate

November 2, 2023 Contributor

In response to the rising incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Assembly Republican Conference have introduced legislation requiring colleges within New York state to directly address recent alarming […]