Putting the brakes on electric school bus mandate
At a recent transportation budget hearing in Albany, Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City, had a warning...
U.S. Senator for New York, Kirsten Gillibrand reports on her progress.
Welcome to Kirsten’s New York Minute!
Here’s what she’s been up to this week:
1. Federal $$$ --> New York
Kirsten, a member of the Senate Appropriations...
Picente Appoints New Public Defender
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced the appointment of Andrew Dean as Oneida County Public Defender, effective immediately.
“Andrew Dean brings exceptional legal...
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Corning Museum Of Glass To Support Economic Growth And Support New Learning Opportunities For Students
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is...
CONGRESSMAN MANNION’S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES $1.33 MILLION
Congressman Mannion’s re-election campaign will start off 2026 with over $1.3 million on hand. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the campaign raised over...
Banners for Veterans Program Continues to Expand
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that the Mohawk Valley Hometown Heroes banners for veterans program is expanding to more communities and...
SUNY Poly Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2026
UTICA, NY – SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to kick off its 60th anniversary year in 2026, marking six decades of academic...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Highlights Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session
Albany, NY – The 2026 Legislative Session in Albany began today January 7th, 2026. Following a year defined by bringing home resources and legislative...
AmeriCU Credit Union Completes Merger with Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union
ROME, NY – JANUARY 5, 2025: AmeriCU Credit Union and Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union have officially completed their merger on December 1, 2025, uniting...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Expresses Disappointment Following Governor Hochul’s Vetoes of Three Bipartisan Bills
Albany, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) today expressed deep disappointment following Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto three widely supported bills that she...