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Bassett Recruits Seward As Liason With Albany

Bassett Recruits Seward As Liason With Albany Anticipating 36-year state Sen. Jim Seward’s retirement, Bassett President/CEO Tommy Ibrahim “asked me to join his team” when the two met for the first time last fall, the senator said. Conversations continued, and Friday, Feb. 12, Ibrahim made it official: Seward has joined the hospital network as a “strategic affairs liaison,” offering advice on a part-time basis on how it can interact with Albany to obtain the best outcomes. In an interview, Ibrahim…

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Senator Seward Mourns Leader Bruno’s Passing

Senator Seward Mourns Leader Bruno’s Passing ALBANY – On the news of former state Senator Majority Leader Joe Bruno’s passing, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today issued a statement praising him as “a mentor, a friend and a dynamic public servant.” “Joe was a fighter through and through who stood up to every challenge he faced,” Seward said. “The Capital District as well as all of New York State will reap the benefits of his dedication for generations to come.…

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Dedication Of Rt. 205 Planned Monday In Honor Of Marine

Dedication Of Rt. 205 Planned Monday In Honor Of Marine HARTWICK – The dedication of a section of Route 205 through Hartwick in honor of Marine Corps Sgt. John Kempe Winslow, who died in Vietnam, is planned at 2 p.m. Monday south of the hamlet. The dedication, which will be attended by state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, and Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, had been planned last spring, but was delayed by the COVID-19 state of emergency. Seward and Salka introduced…

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‘Mohawk Valley 9’ Backs Remington Plant’s Buyer

‘Mohawk Valley 9’ Backs Remington Plant’s Buyer Gun-Making Factory To Be Auctioned ILION – The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Otsego, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties, today pledged their support to Remington Arms’ employees at the plant here that’s about to be auctioned off. “We stand ready to work with the new owners,” the legislators said in a statement, “and will be reaching out to them immediately, to ensure the company will flourish and expand. …

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Seward Bill Requires NY Retirement System To Own Up To Error

Seward Bill Requires NY Retirement System To Own Up To Error RSCS Teacher Saved From Heavy Hand ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today announced passage of state Senate Law 6420, assisting a retired Otsego County teacher who the New York State Teachers Retirement System was forcing to repay nearly $64,000 due to an NYSTRS’ computation error. The law requires the retirement system to “shoulder the responsibility” for its error, Seward said.   Companion legislation introduced by state Rep. John…

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Jobless Aren’t Getting Benefits, Seward Says; Calls For Investigation

Jobless Aren’t Getting Benefits, Seward Says; Calls For Investigation 4 Legislators’ Focus: Labor Department ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, has joined a bipartisan group of state legislators urging an investigation of why jobless New Yorkers can’t get benefits to which they’re entitled. “While some of the millions of the state’s unemployed have begun receiving benefits, millions more have not only not received benefits but can’t get through to the Department of Labor by phone or email,” according to…

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SEWARD: On Mend, Seward Turns Sights On Coronavirus

ALBANY PERSPECTIVE On Mend, Seward Turns Sights On Coronavirus I want to start this week’s column with a heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have reached out to me and my wife Cindy over the past few weeks as we both battled the Novel Coronavirus.  Your well wishes and prayers meant a great deal and gave us both strength during our fight against this sinister virus. As the pandemic continues there are so many on the front lines that are…

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Seward Off Ventilator, On Road To Recovery

UPDATE: SENATOR OUT OF ICU Seward Off Ventilator, On Road To Recovery MILFORD – As with everything since the coronavirus arrived in Otsego County, things moved quickly. When the last edition of this newspaper went to press on Tuesday, March 31, the news was state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, and his wife, Cindy, had been stricken with COVID-19. It was announced the day before that the senator was being treated at Albany Medical Center, and Cindy was recuperating at their…

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SEWARD OFF VENTILATOR

SEWARD OFF VENTILATOR MILFORD – Cindy Seward just reported she has spoken to her husband, state Sen. Jim Seward, and he reported the ventilator he was on was removed this afternoon. “Of course he will still need monitoring, but I thank you all for your outpouring for us!!” she reported. Seward, who is battling the coronavirus, was put on the ventilator Thursday morning and Albany Medical Center, and was soon showing some signs of improvement.…

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