Seward Delivers Funding To OFO To Combat Domestic Violence
Seward Delivers Funding
To Fight Domestic Violence
Seward’s Proclamation Raises Profile Of ‘2nd Chance Month’
Seward’s Proclamation Raises
Profile Of ‘2nd Chance Month’
Jeff Katz Honored At Village Hall Reception
Jeff Katz Honored
At Village Hall Reception
Former Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz was celebrated this evening in the ballroom at Village Hall, where he was gifted a gavel, a print of the village and a proclamation by new mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, as well as remarks by friends, trustees past and present and state Senator Jim Seward, R-Milford. “I have been fortunate to serve with people of a like mind,” he said. “And I cannot say enough about all the people in this room. It’s nice to have people come to your side.” (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Day 1 of Otsego Health Fair Already ‘A Phenomenal Success’
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Day 1, And Otsego Health Fair
Already ‘Phenomenal Success’
At the first Otsego County Healthy Living Expo today, organizer Mathew Johnson, left, and Julie Dostal, right, look on as Bassett physician Richard Brown briefs state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, on National Take Back Week, an initiative to collect outdated prescriptions. Inset photo, Allistair, left, and Alex Scorzafava, center, present Michael Gardner, Milford, with a brand new bicycle provided by New York Central Mutual; the company will be giving out another 25 bike tomorrow (Saturday), when the Expo resumes from 10 to 4 in Foothills’ Atrium. The event features 40 local organizations providing information on healthy living. Visitors can get information and resources, plus fresh produce courtesy of Pathfinder village. You can pet animals from the Utica Zoo, listen to guest speakers, or have your feet checked for weight distribution. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Rebounding, Nardi To Explore Run Against Seward In 2018
Rebounding, Nardi To Explore
Running Against Seward In ’18
‘I Had A Lot Of Fun, Did A Lot Of Good,’ Democrat Says
By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
COOPERSTOWN – Rebounding from her narrow loss in Republican-
dominated District 3, Democratic newcomer Cathy Nardi said today she is forming an “exploratory committee” to consider challenging incumbent Jim Seward, R-Milford, in the state Senate’s 51st District next November.
“I really had a lot of fun and I think I did a lot of good,” said Nardi, who came within eight votes of defeating county board Chair Kathy Clark, R-Otego/Laurens. With absent ballots counted today, the final tally was 561-543 for Clark, a lead a mere 10 votes could have shifted.
Senator, Commissioner of Agriculture Tour Ommegang Expansion
Seward, Ag Commissioner
Tour Ommegang Expansion
SEWARD: MAKE BASEBALL NEW YORK STATE’S SPORT
CCS FOURTH GRADERS INSPIRE SENATOR
SEWARD: MAKE BASEBALL
NEW YORK STATE’S SPORT
COOPERSTOWN – This idea is a home run.
Inspired by a suggestion from Anne Reis’ fourth-grade class at Cooperstown Central School, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, has introduced legislation – Senate bill 4288 – to designate baseball as New York’s official state sport.
“Baseball is known as our national pastime but the game has deep roots and a rich history here in New York State,” said Senator Seward.
“From the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in storied Cooperstown, to the Mets and Yankees – the pinnacles of Major League Baseball – to our recently crowned Little League World Series champions from Maine-Endwell, New York State is clearly the epicenter of baseball greatness,” said Seward.
Education Commissioner Elia Tours Laurens Central School
Education Commissioner Elia
Tours Laurens Central School
LAURENS – Stopping into classrooms and talking with students were all on the agenda as Senator Jim Seward and MaryEllen Elia, Commissioner of Education, visited Laurens Central School this morning to tour the facilities and to discuss the needs of the teachers and changes in NY State testing standards.
Minimum Wage, Broadband Hot Topics At State Of The State Breakfast
Minimum Wage, Heroin Among
‘State Of State’ Breakfast Topics
Hartwick College’s internship director Kirsten Oehl, top photo, thanked state Rep. Pete Lopez, R-Schoharie, the congressional candidate, on his support of “experiential learning.” “The gauntlet has been thrown,” she said. She was speaking at this morning’s annual State of the State Breakfast, hosted by the Otsego Chamber of Commerce at The Otesaga. At right, state Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, speaks on importance of high speed broadband internet for the county and the ramifications for a 71 percent phased-in increase in the minimum wage. He also announced he is arranging for the state Senate Task Force on Opioids Addictions to hold another hearing on the problem in the county this spring. “We need to talk about local initiatives and what we can do to solve this heroin problem.” (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.COM)
Seward Announces $70,000 For Newly Remodeled Airport Terminal
Seward Announces $70,000 Grant
For Remodeled Airport Terminal
By IAN AUSTIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com
ONEONTA – At the ribbon cutting at the Oneonta Municipal Airport this afternoon, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, hailed the work with an announcement that he has secured a $70,000 grant to help complete the job. “First impressions mean a lot,” said Seward. “This terminal tells those who arrive in our community ‘this is a great place to live, to visit and to work.'”
In remarks beforehand, Oneonta Job Corps Director Chris Kuhn praised his students’ work on th terminal. “They did not disappoint. We’ve been involved with a lot of projects over the years, this has been the best so far.”
Governor Signs Bill Allowing Delaware County 2% Bed Tax
Governor Signs Bill Allowing
Delaware County 2% Bed Tax
ALBANY – Governor Cuomo has signed legislation allowing Delaware County to enact a “bed tax” up to 2 percent on hotel and motel room rentals, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announced today.
The bill (S.5075/A.7316) follows a home rule request from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors and is now Chapter 205 of the laws of 2015
The estimated return of between $200,000 to $250,000 will be dedicated to promoting and developing Delaware County’s tourism industry.
Senator Seward Celebrates YMCA, Lunch Program
Senator Seward Celebrates
YMCA, Free Lunch Program
Back Row: Justin Norton, Ayden Nelson, Alex Smith, Ayden Dougherty, Mylee McIntyre, Malina Dukaczewizz, Sebastian Dukaczewizz, Spencer Volpe, Elizabeth Reynolds, Natalie Jackson, Jayden McIntyre and Brendan Halstead. (Ian Austin/allotsego.com)
Many Have Received Unclaimed Funds. Don’t Give Up
Many Have Received Unclaimed Funds. Don’t Give Up
The Freeman’s Journal/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Edition of Thursday-Friday, Dec. 25-26, 2014
To the Editor:
After reading R. Scott Duncan’s letter in last week’s newspaper describing his difficulties retrieving funds through the state Office of Unclaimed Funds, I want to offer a few thoughts.
The mailing from my office was intended to notify individuals of this useful service and to help people access the more than $13 billion in unclaimed funds held by New York State through the comptroller’s office.
Unclaimed funds could come from an old savings account, utility deposit, a security dividend check or several other sources.
There is no charge to reclaim funds owed to you, and I have heard from a great number of constituents who have successfully retrieved their money – to date, nearly $375,000 has been returned statewide this year alone!
However, when claims are complicated by estate issues and other legal matters, there may be additional requirements to prove that you are the person who is legally allowed to collect the funds. The requirements are listed online at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/ and many of the forms needed may be found there as well.
The Office of Unclaimed Funds has an extremely detailed “Frequently Asked Questions” section that should be able to help with most concerns. If you require additional assistance, there is also a toll free phone number, 1-800-221-9311.
A link to the Office of Unclaimed Funds can also be found on my website, www.senatorjimseward.com.
JAMES L. Seward
State Senator
R-Milford