Senator Griffo Honors Eight Community Advocates with High Honor
Senator Joe Griffo honored eight community advocates Friday who show passion for their respective professions and the Mohawk Valley.
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New York May Give Inmates Thousands When Released
A new bill that's being debated in the New York State Legislature would potentially give released prisoners a chunk of taxpayer cash.
New York State’s Annual Budget Process Explained
The Empire State government collects a whole lot of our money through taxes and fees, have you ever wondered how they determine what to spend it on?
See How Taxpayer Money Is Going To Be Spent In New York State
The first draft of the 2024/25 New York State budget has been released and the Empire State is set to spend billions of dollars.
Will New York State Ban This Everyday Item?
Based on New York State's history with banning things, it could be very possible.
Gov. Hochul Losses Appear To Pile As NYS Budget Deal Gets Closer
After being elected in November, navigating her own Democratic party has not been easy for Governor Kathy Hochul. After suffering an embarrassing loss, when the Senate rejected Justice Hector LaSalle as New York's chief judge, the governor was forced to pivot to a more liberal Justice Rowan D. Wilson, for a quick win.
“DIAPER” Act to Make Diapers Tax Exempt Passes State Assembly and Senate
Diapers may become a little more affordable for New Yorkers after the state assembly and state senate passed the "DIAPER" act.
Next Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill Step – New Yok State Governor Hochul Signing
The New York State Senate and Assembly have both passed a bill that bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores.
Whitesboro World War II Veteran Honored by New York State Senate
A World War II Veteran has been inducted into the New York State Senate Veteran's Hall of Fame. He is a resident of Whiteboro.
Senator Griffo Proposes Legislation to Protect Against Antisemitism in New York
In recent years and even in recent weeks there has been a rise in antisemitic attacks in cities across New York State and for Senator Joe Griffo enough is enough.