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April 29, 2026

Bracing For The 2026 Budget: Spending Taxpayer Dollars Must Make Sense

January 17, 2026 Contributor

The broad strokes of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan for 2026 contains a handful of items spearheaded by the Assembly Minority Conference. I was happy to hear the governor talk about eliminating taxes for tipped workers, […]

Statement From Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s State Of The State Address

January 14, 2026 Contributor

“Every State of the State address is a reminder that actions speak louder than words, and this year’s presentation was no different. Until residents see a positive change in their day-to-day lives—lower costs, safer […]

It’s Too Expensive To Live In New York, 2026 Must Be The Year We Do Something About It

January 9, 2026 Contributor

As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents—especially now as the 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun—which is unsurprising, as it would […]

Gillibrand Statement On War Powers Resolution Advancing In The Senate

January 9, 2026 Contributor

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the Senate’s bipartisan vote to advance legislation that would require congressional authorization for military force […]

Schumer Statement On Micron’s Planned Groundbreaking Next Week In Central New York

January 8, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after Micron announced its planned groundbreaking next week of its new complex of memory chip fab facilities in Central NY, bringing […]

New York State Assembly Republicans Present Policy Agenda For The 2026 Legislative Session

January 8, 2026 Contributor

On the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session, the New York State Assembly Minority Conference unveiled its comprehensive legislative platform for the coming year, Fight For New York, with policies focused on delivering […]

Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers On Trump Administration Decision To Divert Federal Agents For Immigration Enforcement

January 8, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 29 Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding answers on the […]

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Shares Optimistic Vision To Open 2026 Legislative Session

January 8, 2026 Contributor

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulsaki) joined his colleagues for the opening of the 2026 Legislative Session in Albany. Delivering his opening remarks on the Assembly Floor, he shared an optimistic tone, framing the […]

Gillibrand, Whitehouse Expose Polluters’ Efforts To Avoid Accountability, Undermine States’ Rights

January 5, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) filed an amicus brief to hold big polluters accountable for the harms their emissions have caused New York families and to defend New […]

Gillibrand Statement On U.S. Military Operations In Venezuela

January 5, 2026 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after last night’s U.S. military operation in Venezuela: “Nicolás Maduro […]

State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
City of Oswego to Honor Fallen Firefighters with Memorial Ceremony

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO – The City of Oswego and the Oswego Fire Department will honor the lives and service of their fallen firefighters during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 9am on Friday, May 1, at [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]

State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]
New York State Police Investigate Assault on Troopers in Oswego County

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police have arrested a Sandy Creek man following a violent domestic incident that resulted in serious injuries to multiple members of the State Police. On April 26, 2026, [...]