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On the eve of the 2021 Legislative Session in Albany, members of the Senate Republican conference today announced their “RESET NEW YORK STATE” agenda, outlining a list of goals for state government in the months ahead to help families, businesses and communities recover from the myriad challenges caused by COVID-19. Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) said […]

Daniel G. Stec is sworn in as State Senator for the 45th District at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Albany on Tuesday, January 5. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt administered the oath as Senator Stec’s wife, Hilary, son, Peter, and parents, George and Elsie, looked on. The 45th District comprises all of Clinton, […]

Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

Source: Local state lawmakers, families come together to oppose closing of Watertown Correctional | Jefferson County | nny360.com

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Source: Parents in prison to be housed closer to children | Local News | pressrepublican.com

COVID-19 December 23 Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Updates More vaccines are coming to New York every day- 346,000 Moderna vaccines are coming this week and 120,000 more Pfizer doses are arriving this week. New York expects to have a total of 630,000 total doses by this week. This week, New York increases the priority populations that the hospitals will […]

Source: NYS Assembly pushes to raise taxes on wealthy by New Year’s | NCPR News

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

Source: Albany to disburse $4B in federal stimulus funds to K-12 schools

Source: What to expect in the 2021 state legislative session

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 […]