Griffo: Libraries in 53rd Senate District receive funding for construction and infrastructure projects
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo announced today that several public libraries in his district have been allocated funding for library construction and broadband infrastructure projects....
Griffo and CNY Veterans Outreach Center announce results for Cell Phones For Soldiers
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo and the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center proudly announced today that approximately 1,000 gently-used mobile devices have been collected...
Paying Tribute to Service and Preserving Memory: Remember. Honor. Teach.
OMULUS, NY – The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) joined and showcased hundreds of families, volunteers, community members, and partners for Wreaths Across America Day at...
Griffo urges governor to Veto the bill that would preserve the 100-foot rule for gas service
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto legislation that would eliminate New York’s long standing “100-foot rule” for natural...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Supported Funding for Local Arts
Utica, NY — Today, Thursday, December 4th, 2025, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly announced seven local art centers in the 119th Assembly District have...
Public Hearing on Reparations Remedies – at BECA Center on Dec. 9, 2025
by Richelle Carey
I’m reaching out to offer Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, for an interview or feature.
For...
New York State Senate Honors Kevin Byrd
Award winning Actor Kevin Byrd has been Honored with a Special Proclamation Award by The New York State Senate on behalf of New York...
Albany, Syracuse Elects First Black Women Mayors in Historic Double Victory!
By Asheea Smith
Published November 7, 2025
Albany and Syracuse just made history, electing Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and Sharon Owens, respectively, as the first Black...
Serving With Style: DVS’s H.A.T.S. Program Provides Free Haircuts
ALBANY, NY – In recognition of November as Veterans Month, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is once again proudly partnering with...
Time to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in New York
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
On Sunday, Nov. 2, we turned our clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ended.
Doing so...
