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“Now well over a year later, 70% of adults 18 years old and older have now been partially vaccinated in New York. COVID-19 cases have been on the sharp decline. And now, even most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, marking a significant milestone in the state’s fight against the virus.” However, the state of emergency […]

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

Source: How Walsh plans to spend Syracuse’s $123M stimulus, from water pipes to theater tickets – syracuse.com

Source: Lawmakers in Albany consider making New York a sanctuary state | State News | nny360.com

Source: The 2021 Albany Power 100 | City & State NY

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Source: Scott vetoes noncitizen voting measures, setting new record – VTDigger

Source: North Country senator helps leads push for parole reform  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Claiming pro-criminal policies and one-party rule, New York Senate Republicans unveiled a string of parole-board reforms aimed at “keeping violent criminals behind bars

Source: Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Source: As Leahy ponders reelection, potential successors prepare for a vacancy – VTDigger

Source: Progressives, unions urge Cuomo to reconsider mask rules

Source: Conroy still hopes to get on Area 4 ballot | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Biden administration reins in street-level enforcement by ICE – The Washington Post

Source: Poll finds good and bad news for embattled Cuomo | NCPR News

Source: Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Important to smaller companies providing high-speed internet service State Senator Dan Stec said he is pleased the Public Service Commission (PSC) updated its guidance for small Internet Service Provider (ISPs) companies seeking an exemption from providing low-income broadband, which was enacted as part of this year’s state budget. The 2021-22 state budget mandates companies offer […]

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec   Legislation supporting New York’s growing farm cidery industry passed the Senate today. Senator Dan Stec is a co-sponsor of Senate bill S556 that would allow both interstate and intrastate shipment of hard cider.   “This growing industry is poised to do even better if farms are […]

  (From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones) Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening […]

I hope you’ve been fully enjoying our beautiful spring weather. The Peru Democratic Committee will be meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 20th, in the main meeting room of the Peru Town Hall. I hope you can join us, as one of the major talking points of the evening will be a discussion of […]

Source: Betty Little to be honored by road-dedication ceremony | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Longtime state legislator Betty Little of Queensbury, who recently retired as state Senator, is to be honored Wednesday May 19 when a prominent road in Lake George is

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Source: Tipsters, photos lead to Capitol riot charges against another Central NY man, feds say – syracuse.com

“Voters across New York State will have the chance to fundamentally expand voting access this fall when two state constitutional amendments appear on the ballot: one would establish same-day voter registration and the other would allow for no-excuse absentee ballots.” Source: New York Poised To Expand Voting Rights As Other States Suppress Them – Gothamist

Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]

Source: Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites