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Local lawmakers have expressed their disappointment over a "distraction" from New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon just won a very close race, or did she?

Christine Esposito made it quite clear that "one party rule" where the downstate Democrats have control of the NYS Senate and Assembly is not working for Upstate New York. Esposito, who currently works as the Assistant to the Vice-President of Enrollment Management at Hamilton College, believes that she can make a difference for constituents in the 119th Assembly district if she's sent to Albany.

They say the COVID-19 pandemic and previous mask requirements, along with knowledge of laws that restrict the severity of criminal charges one can face have resulted in criminal groups feeling comfortable enough to walk-in to retail stores, grab items off the shelves and simply walk out.

...there may be nine or ten other states already doing this. But, they're having some severe growing pains...

A portion of Route 365 in Rome now honors Korean War Veterans.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is expressing frustration over the lack of communication with the Governor over her plan to move SUNY Poly to Albany.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon says she voted against the Bail Reform "fix" contained in the state budget, despite local officials saying it's not enough, but an improvement. The vote came early Saturday morning.

A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Butteschon creating criminal and civil penalties for disseminating personal images has passed the Assembly.

A pair of local state lawmakers are making sure veterans and area residents have a Merry Christmas.