More Prison Closures Could Be On The Horizon
If Governor Kathy Hochul gets her way, the state will expedite the closure of up to five prisons this coming year. Her proposal comes on the heels oRead More…
If Governor Kathy Hochul gets her way, the state will expedite the closure of up to five prisons this coming year. Her proposal comes on the heels oRead More…
In the thick of budget season, I thought I’d take a moment to break down the process involved in its formation. Budget negotiations are scheduled onRead More…
For Jim Steinberg, passing “Billy’s Law” is personal, and on what would have been his son’s 40th birthday he and his family are renewing theirRead More…
Radium water as energy drinks, cigarettes as a cure for asthma, asbestos as a fireproofing agent—there are many relics of the early 20th century weRead More…
The state’s first volunteer stipend program has been approved, making available $10 million to help offset the costs of training courses that volunteeRead More…
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Albany’s budget negotiation season has begun, drawing hardworking representativeRead More…
It’s been a busy week in Albany. The Senate released its proposed budget, which I was glad to see included many provisions I worked to advance to suRead More…
The “hold harmless” provision has been in place for nearly two decades, and—put simply—is there to ensure that school districts do not see a dRead More…
The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted last week to waive licensing fees for two years for Adult-Use Conditional Cultivators. The state’s aRead More…
PORT JERVIS, NY – Sunday, March 24th, Congressman Pat Ryan brought the Port Jervis community together at VFW Post 161 for a celebratory luncheon tRead More…