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Amtrak suspends Adirondack Rail Line north of Albany

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New York lawmakers OK bill removing medical debt from credit reports

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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR DAN STEC CONCERNING NOVA BUS

Company announced it’s closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025              “I was disheartened to hear today’s announcement that Nova Bus will be closing its Plattsburgh facility in 2025. The jobs being lost due to this closure, combined with the impact this will have on affiliated businesses in our region, will have major consequences on our […]

Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot

“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY, NH, VT Target stores evacuated Saturday night following hoax bomb threat

Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Death Gamble Bill passes State Legislature

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]

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Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden’s desk with days to spare

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Key criminal justice reform will likely pass in NY, but other legislative items are unresolved

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Stefanik on board with Biden-McCarthy debt-ceiling deal

Below statement for the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) issued the following statement on the release of legislative text for the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “The American people elected House Republicans to stop the […]

Local Democrat enters Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race

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Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests

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Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race underway, Republicans announce candidate

“The Republican Committee was the first to announce their official endorsement of a candidate, with Hilary Rogers, who is currently serving as the Chief Assistant Public Defender at the Clinton County Public Defender’s office, being their pick.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

STEC HONORS FORMER SENATOR BETTY LITTLE AT SENATE’S 2023 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CEREMONY

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) yesterday honored his predecessor, retired state Senator Betty Little at the Senate’s 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony in Albany. Stec selected Little for this year’s Women of Distinction class, citing her long and distinguished record as a public servant and dedication to helping improve our communities. “It was my privilege […]

Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones statement:              After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]

Plattsburgh closes FY22 with budget surplus

Mayoral Budget proposes tax rate reduction for FY2023. City property owners pay a combined 2023 tax rate of $37.90 per $1,000 of assessed property value, according to the city analysis. This combined rate consists of the Plattsburgh City School rate of $22.15, City of Plattsburgh rate of $10.86, and the Clinton County rate of $4.89. […]

‘Discontent and despair’: NY cannabis entrepreneurs fed up with state’s problematic industry rollout

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Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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There’s unfinished business to hash out in the final month of New York’s legislative session

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Senator Stec celebrates “Adirondack Day” in the State Capitol

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today welcomed several Adirondack businesses and organizations to the well of the state Legislative Office Building in Albany for Adirondack Day. The event, which the senator co-sponsored, highlights the region’s diverse economy and tourism opportunities. Stec joined Lieutenant Governor Delgado and state DEC Commissioner Segos in speaking at Adirondack Day […]

NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch

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Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Now that the new state budget is done, what changes have been made to bail reform?

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