New York Republican candidates are getting younger and hoping to win
An increase in the number of relatively youthful Republicans is visible on every level of the ballot this year. BY: BILL MAHONEY | View...
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Mar 24, 20221 min read
Federal investigators subpoena Albany officials for info related and Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Federal investigators have issued subpoenas and are seeking information about grants related to Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s time as a state...
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Martucci says State Facing Challenges
State Senator Mike Martucci in the Senate Republican response to Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State address clearly noted, “New...
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Borrello Voices Strong Opinion on Labor Wage Board Decision
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR BORRELLO ON LABOR WAGE BOARD DECISION TO LOWER 60-HOUR OVERTIME THRESHOLD FOR FARM WORKERS “The Farm Laborers Wage...
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Senator Borrello Says Mask Mandate Suit Fights “Executive Overreach”
JAMESTOWN – Those behind the lawsuit against New York’s statewide mask mandate say the case isn’t specifically about wearing a mask, but...
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Senator Tedisco: “Legislation To Reduce Crime And Restore Common Sense”
ALBANY — Sen. James Tedisco (R, C), whose 49th district includes parts of Saratoga County, spoke this week about legislation first...
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Non-Citizen Voting Is Wrong for NYC (and Everywhere Else)
A proposal in New York City to give non-citizens the right to vote should be rejected. By ROB ORTT - December 9, 2021 The 2021 elections...
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Senator Rath: Albany should listen to the voters on redistricting
This past Election Day, the voters of New York State made their voices heard and overwhelmingly rejected three ballot propositions that...
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Stec outlines priorities ahead of 2022 session
SARANAC LAKE — State Sen. Dan Stec will have no shortage of issues to handle when the state Legislature returns to session in January,...
Nov 28, 20212 min read
Need for balance, common sense on NY’s energy future
The cost of a gallon of gas keeps climbing. The warnings keep coming over significantly higher home heating costs this winter and who...
Nov 28, 20211 min read
Borrello’s Nourish NY Win Is A Win Both For The Senator And For His District
Sen. George Borrello’s pre-Thanksgiving trip to New York City was far from a sight-seeing trip. The Sunset Bay Republican spent Sunday in...
Nov 26, 20211 min read
Stec talks prison closures, reforms
GABRIELS — When state Sen. Dan Stec toured the long-shuttered Camp Gabriels state prison last week, he had prison closures on his mind....
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Ortt seeks to restart bail reform talk
ALBANY — Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, said he is ready to restart to bail reform discussion.... We've seen the...
Nov 24, 20212 min read
Goodell, Borrello Respond To Release Of Cuomo Report
The results of a long-awaited release of a state legislative investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t much surprise Assemblyman...
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Senator Ritchie voices concerns about Ogdensburg Correctional Facility closing
NEW YORK (WWTI) — New York State Senator Patty Ritchie sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on November 16 outlining how the closing of...
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Former governor 'was not fully transparent' on nursing home COVID-19 deaths
ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Monday morning, the New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee released its findings from its investigation...
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Senator Griffo & Oberacker Urge Federal Government to Prioritize Delivery of Snowplow Computer Chips
NEW HARTFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – New York State Senators Joseph Griffo and Peter Oberacker announced today that they are urging the...
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Democrat’s energy taxes will hurt families, further increase inflation’s painful impACT
Inflation is back – with a vengeance – and Americans are unfortunately feeling the pain and paying the price. Our nation is experiencing...
Nov 8, 20211 min read
MY TURN/Sen. Tom O'Mara: 'Never tire in honoring America’s heroes'
This week’s Veterans Day observance could not arrive at a more important time for our nation -- as a reminder and as a reflection. If...
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Lawmaker pushes for bail reform following reported arrest, release of man multiple times in 24-hour
UTICA — State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, is pushing for changes to the state’s criminal justice system that he says will protect New...
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