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May 26, 2026

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 […]

Affordability, Safety Among 2026 Assembly Minority Conference Priorities

January 3, 2026 Site Administrator

In the coming months, the Legislature will consider the merits of thousands of pieces of legislation. As members of the Assembly Minority Conference, we will be drafting, debating and passing bills that will impact everything […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

January 2, 2026 Contributor

“Ringing in the new year is always a meaningful time. It is a chance to reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead with renewed purpose, plans, and goals for the coming year. As state […]

Extend The Spirit Of Giving Into The New Year

December 28, 2025 Contributor

Each holiday season provides the opportunity for communities to come together for the greater good, and this year was no different. While many may feel overwhelmed checking items off their holiday shopping lists, the spirit […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Christmas

December 26, 2025 Contributor

“Christmas Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what makes this day so special—it is a time of hope, humility and love. I encourage everyone to pause and take in all that there is […]

Taxpayers’ Breaking Point: NY’s Most Persistent Problem

December 20, 2025 Site Administrator

New York households in every region are struggling with the realities of rising energy prices and more expensive grocery bills, straining budgets to their max. The cost of living in New York isn’t just a […]

Gillibrand Highlights Major Wins For Service Members, New Yorkers In Fy2026 Defense Bill

December 18, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that several of her provisions were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. […]

NYCLU on Gov. Hochul’s Pledge to Sign Medical Aid in Dying Act

December 18, 2025 Contributor

NEW YORK – Governor Hochul announced today that she reached an agreement with lawmakers to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) into law. Once signed, the legislation will give people living with terminal […]

GILLIBRAND, COLLEAGUES LEAD BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL EFFORT TO OPPOSE NEW LIMITS ON STUDENT LOANS FOR NURSES

December 18, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), joined a bipartisan group of over 140 lawmakers to sound the alarm over […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Signing Of Doctor-Assisted Suicide

December 18, 2025 Contributor

“It is deeply troubling that Gov. Hochul has signed the doctor-assisted suicide bill into law. As I have said before, the purpose of health care is to preserve life and to provide the utmost […]

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 [...]