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Help Me Honor Our Region’s Trailblazers

Across our state, and right here in our region, women are reaching new heights. Whether it be making career advancements or giving back to their community, the impact that women have is tremendous. To celebrate their contributions, I am again accepting nominations for the New York State Senate’s “Women of Distinction” program.

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Showing Love For Libraries

Libraries are more than just places to find books. They are centers of learning, culture and entertainment that exist in communities across our state. As the new chair of the Senate Select Committee on Libraries, I am doing my part to support local libraries and ensure that they can continue to provide the vitally important services countless patrons depend on.

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Paying Tribute To Trailblazers During Women’s History Month

Every March, people across our country come together to celebrate “Women’s History Month,” a time to recognize the contributions of women to American society. The United States began officially observing Women’s History Month in 1987, and since that time it has served as a way to celebrate the role of women who through their achievements have changed our country for the better.

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Pitching In To Protect Planet Earth

There is only Earth, and as such, we all have a responsibility to protect it, not only for today, but also for future generations. One of the most important ways we can safeguard our planet, is by teaching young people the importance of taking steps to preserve it. This month, I am again launching my annual Earth Day Poster Contest.

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Students Urged to ‘Check Out’ Their Local Libraries Over Winter Break

Here in Central and Northern New York, our local libraries provide a wonderful place for students to use their imaginations to escape into the world of books, while helping them build upon their reading skills and knowledge at the same time.

We are fortunate to have more than 50 public libraries in Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties – one of the largest concentrations in the state.

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Protecting Those Who Protect Us

We owe a lot to the brave men and women who put their own personal health and safety on the line to protect us. That’s why just recently, I was proud to join with my Senate colleagues in approving a measure to help further protect the health of volunteer firefighters who become sick due to the hazards they face while serving their communities.

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