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Source: New York promised universal Internet. For many North Country residents, it never came. | NCPR News

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Source: Local leaders appalled by Clinton Annex’s now looming closure | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As word of the impending closure of the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex spread, local representatives and union officials expressed widespread concern about

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with 90 days notice to the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. “As a former correction […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors high school seniors for academic, creative, career and […]

Source: Stec ‘excited’ for new state chapter as senator | Sun Community News ALBANY | While newly elected as a state senator, Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) comes into office with plenty of state experience.

COVID-19 December 18 Updates Rent Relief Update New application period for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Extension Program will be open Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Previous Applicants for COVID-19 Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue […]

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on three decades in North Country politics | NCPR News

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on her retirement and future

COVID-19 December Updates Updates from Governor Cuomo Governor Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday a new winter plan for the COVID-19 pandemic. There are five targeted areas for this plan: Continue and Strengthen New York’s Targeted Micro-Cluster Strategy while Managing Hospital Capacity to Enhance and Equalize Care; Increase and Balance Testing Resources and Availability; Keep Schools Open […]

Source: Assembly speaker’s chief of staff lived ‘opulent’ lifestyle from ‘unexplained wealth’

New York State Holiday Advisories NYS released new holiday advisories to help NYers protect themselves from COVID-19. These advisories are just a reminder to take extra precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the holidays as cases continue to rise across the state. It is important to avoid crowds and to stay […]

Source: State Senate Democrats proved the haters wrong

Source: New York Senate Democrats declare historic supermajority victory

“Find Services” Web Application for Social Programs There is a new web application that will help struggling New Yorkers locate benefits to assist them during their time of need. Developed through a public-private partnership with Google.org, the user-friendly social services discovery application will help individuals who are either new to or unfamiliar with the state’s social programs network. The “Find Services” web application provides […]

COVID-19 November 18 Updates NYSPHSAA Winter Sports Updates The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high-risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to Jan. 4, 2021. Until authorization is granted by state officials, NYSPHSAA member schools are not permitted to […]

The 60 day moratorium due to NYS Assembly campaign rules is now over! I am pleased to now be able to continue my COVID-19 newsletters to help you stay updated during this unprecedented crisis. DOH Travel Advisory Updates Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to “test out” of the […]

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I. Hate. Cancer. And I hate to learn that New York State Senator, Betty Little, is battling it now. Little has represented Northern NY in the State Senate for 18 years. She’s retiring in December. Little had a cancerous lump removed from her breast. Just 3 weeks later she was back at work. Though she […]

“The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in northern correctional facilities is alarming given that there remains no guidance from the state,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) “In our nursing homes and long term care facilities, the Department of Health (DOH) issued guidance indicating that one positive case by a staff member or resident, dictates […]

  “For the last several years New York state residents have been promised access to high-quality broadband access. Fast forward to the present day and that promise has still yet to be fulfilled. Reports indicate that the New York State Comptroller’s office will be conducting an audit of the state’s broadband program due to complaints […]

ALBANY — Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno has died at age 91. The Republican resident of suburban Troy had been battling cancer, according to the Albany Times Union. Source: Joe Bruno dies at 91

September 15, 2020. For months, I have talked about how important it is for people of all ages to wear a mask, and it has sometimes been a challenge to reach young people, especially since they may feel that the virus poses less of a direct threat to their own health than it does for […]

“For months on end, nursing home residents, their families, and staff have made immense sacrifices to keep their facilities, and the community at large, safe. While safety remains our number one priority, the impact of being unable to reunite families due to the nearly unattainable guidelines set forth by the New York State Department of […]