If passed and signed into law, the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act would prohibit all law enforcement agencies in New York from having 287(g) partnerships with ICE and from detaining individuals for immigration purposes. The bill would expire in July 2029.…
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“Albany continues to pass laws that favor criminals over law-abiding citizens,” Devlin said in a press release. “Here in Otsego County, our Sheriff’s Office has helped keep our communities among the safest places in New York to live, work and raise a family.”…
“The fact of the matter is we’re facing a cost of living crisis. Life has become unaffordable for too many of us. It costs too much for people to provide for their families, to put food on their tables, or heat their homes,” Boomhower said in a press release, “and people are being priced out of their homes, out of their communities.”…
“I will bring a fresh perspective to the New York State Legislature,” Finneran said in a press release. “I will fight for issues pertinent to rural and Upstate New Yorkers. As an assembly member some of my concerns will be food insecurity, inadequate health care services, and lack of affordable housing.…
Tague plans to run on three platform planks: affordability, public safety, and “protecting Upstate” from “one-size-fits-all mandates” and “out-of-touch bureaucrats.” He said he will advocate for cutting taxes, fees, and mandates, as well as back law enforcement, fix “Albany’s failed criminal justice policies,” and put “victims ahead of criminals.”…
Democrat Janet Tweed, a Delhi village board member and former town board member, has announced her candidacy for the New York State Assembly’s 102nd District.…
State Senator Peter Oberacker, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the hotly contested 19th New York Congressional District the morning of Monday, September 6 at the Schenevus fire station. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Josh Riley, a Democrat. Oberacker is the first major challenger to declare their candidacy.…
On September 15, several days after the assassination of right-wing political figure Charlie Kirk, Kimmel drew ire from some on the right for comments in his monologue.…
Program administrator opportunities from New York State Ag and Markets, a warning about holiday scams and kudos to SUNY Delhi for student voting efforts are among today's news briefs.…
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