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April 29, 2026

Gillibrand Statement Calling On Secretary Hegseth To Resign

December 4, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to the Department of Defense Inspector Generalreport finding that Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering American troops and compromising mission objectives when he communicated war plans over Signal, U.S. Senator […]

Gillibrand, Hyde-Smith Statement On House Passage Of Their Legislation To Support Victims Of Human Trafficking

December 2, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) released the following statement on the House’s unanimous passage of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, which would enable survivors of human trafficking […]

Leader Schumer Statement Following Multiple Bomb Threats On His New York Offices

December 2, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after several of his New York offices received bomb threats from an email with the subject line “MAGA”: “This morning, […]

Supporting New York’s Disability Community Benefits Us All

November 28, 2025 Contributor

Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Thanksgiving Day

November 26, 2025 Contributor

“Thanksgiving Day is a cherished tradition that allows families to gather around the table, reflect on their blessings and share in the joy of simply being together. We know, however, that not […]

Barclay Announces Sixth Annual Stocking Drive For Veterans

November 26, 2025 Contributor

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the sixth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical […]

Raise The Age Isn’t Working. Reform Must Be A Priority This Session

November 22, 2025 Site Administrator

The abject failure of New York’s criminal justice reform has been evident for years. For example, “Raise the Age,” which calls for many cases involving 16- and 17-year-old Adolescent Offenders (AOs) to be heard in […]

Schumer: Big News For Upstate Dairy Farmers! Senator Announces Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Offer More Milk Options In School Cafeterias

November 20, 2025 Contributor

Bipartisan Bill Will Allow Unflavored & Flavored, Whole & Reduced Fat Milk To Be Offered To Students In School Cafeterias Across New York State Schumer Says This Is Win-Win To Support Upstate NY Dairy […]

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump’s Calls For Violence Against Democratic Senators And Members Of Congress

November 20, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – In response to President Trump’s social media posts calling for the deaths of several Democratic senators and House members, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “We have reached an extremely […]

Senator Gillibrand Demands That The Trump Administration Release Funding To Help New Yorkers Heat Their Homes

November 20, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration immediately release federal LIHEAP funding, which helps low-income New Yorkers heat their homes through the […]

Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
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 [...]

Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
Oswego County Recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 29, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature joined the national recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month during its April 9 meeting. Its Human Services Committee welcomed staff members of the County’s Department of Social Services [...]
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 [...]