Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Local Harvest Season is Upon Us
Our farmers’ markets are plentiful with local produce in August.
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Aubertine
Summer is a Time for Families, Community
Local summer events bring us together and push away winter memories.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
State’s Financial Picture Worse than Anticipated
The State Comptroller’s Office recently released its quarterly cash report. The report states that revenues are about $305 million below what economists projected for the April through June 2009 period. The report is significant because it is the first actual look at estimated income tax payments for the year. By that measure, the Comptroller predicts we’ll be in for mid-year budget cuts again this year.
Community
State Parcels Out Economic Stimulus
In February, our state was awarded $24.6 billion as a result of the federal Economic Stimulus Package. The amount of stimulus money was unprecedented and was intended to be used to jump-start the struggling economy. As sanctioned by federal law, the state created its own Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet. This cabinet serves as a hub for which the funding is channeled. It’s also where universities, counties, cities, and, some cases, businesses and non-profits, may apply for stimulus funding.
Community
Summer Offers Opportunity to Explore Local Attractions
With the summer weather comes, finally, an opportunity to appreciate some outdoor fun. Though many enjoy the snowy weather and all that comes with it, our area truly shines in the summer as community bands come together to entertain large crowds, farmers are able to share their season’s bounty at markets throughout the area and children are on vacation and free to enjoy time with their families.
Community
Canceled Session Creates Frustration; Leaves More Work for Later
A recent Siena College Research Poll released last week reported that three quarters of New Yorkers say Gov. David Paterson and the State Legislature should cut spending rather than raise taxes or borrow money. Only 10 percent support increasing taxes and 9 percent favor borrowing money. New Yorkers also overwhelmingly believe that spending should be cut but not to education or health care.
Community
Local Leaders Explore Ways to Save Money at Municipal Summit
We couldn’t anticipate then the dramatic changes that have occurred in our economy over the past few months. Today it’s more important more than ever that, as elected leaders, we investigate ways to share services and work cooperatively.
Community
Sen. Aubertine Says Thanks
With Election Day now behind us, I’d like to take this opportunity to commend everyone who voted. We had a tremendous turnout and I also want to thank everyone who took part in the process.
Community
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Important to Patient and Families
10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime. It is estimated that the direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year.
Community
Smith Thanks Supporters, Promises To Return
Now that the elections are over, I would like to take a minute to thank all those that supported me through this year’s campaign.