Utica’s Hunger Games; Will indifference, incompetence, or inattention cost Cornhill its community garden?
How Utica's inner city minority community is fighting to save its decades-old neighborhood green space from an out-of-town developer who surreptitiously acquired the land from the county
by Ron Klopfanstein
On September 7th, 2022, Cassandra Harris...
Carbone Announces Candidacy for Oneida County Comptroller
Brings Decades of Executive, Financial, Legal Experience
New Hartford, NY - Enessa Carbone announced her candidacy for Oneida County Comptroller today, citing her experience and desire to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Oneida...
WHERE’S WILLIAMS? Constituents Deliver Balloon Bouquet to Unprepared Congressman’s Utica Office
Utica, NY: On January 9th, 2023, 7 members of Indivisible Mohawk Valley brought a large balloon bouquet as a welcome gift to Congressman Williams’ Utica office with their list of demands from him now...
Sen. Griffo Weekly Column: Griffo Urges Common Sense Energy Policies
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, today reiterated calls for common-sense energy policies, following the release of the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) Final “Scoping Plan.” This flawed energy agenda could have devastating consequences...
Sen. Griffo Weekly Column: ‘If You Shop Online During the Holidays, Be Careful and...
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, 47th District
Many people shop online during the holiday season. While this option is more convenient for some, there also are risks involved with this activity.
There are...
State: Attorney General James Issues Voter Protection Guidance Ahead of November Election
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance to local Boards of Election (BOEs) and law enforcement agencies on how to combat voter intimidation and ensure voters’ rights are protected leading...
State Sen. Joseph Griffo Weekly Column: A Library Card Can Open Up the World...
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, 47th District
Local public libraries play a critically important role as centers of learning, culture and civic activity.
These institutions have continued to adapt and expand...
State News: Attorney General James Cracks Down on Tenant Blacklisting
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her efforts to protect New York tenants by cracking down on “tenant blacklisting,” or when landlords use housing court records as a basis...
Griffo: State Should Consider Providing Protection to Qualified Gubernatorial Candidates
Following a recent attack on Congressman Lee Zeldin at a campaign event, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, is urging the state to consider providing security to gubernatorial candidates of state-recognized political parties...
Candidate Forum for the Democratic Primary
Register now for the Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum, which will be this Wednesday, July 27, at 6:00pm! Then vote for one of them in the primary election, August 23! Pre-registration (to make sure everyone is a...