Seward Lists State Resources To Fight COVID-19, Job Loss ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, this afternoon released a list of state websites to help his constiuents to connect with state services to fight the Coronavirus infection, or to deal with its impacts, such as job loss. The services include:…
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Chamber To Honor Seward As ‘Citizen,’ Custom Electronics Spring Gala May 7 In Foothills Atrium ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, will be the Otsego County Chamber’s Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen of 2020, and Custom Electronics the NBT Bank Distinguished Business Of The Year, the chamber announced this afternoon. Seward and the high-tech battery company will be toasted Thursday, May 7, in the Foothills Atrium, beginning with a cocktail hour at 5:45 p.m.…
The View From Albany Repeal Flawed ‘Green Light’ Law One of the more controversial pieces of legislation signed into law last year was the “Green Light” Law, allowing illegal immigrants to obtain drivers’ licenses. Presented by its supporters as the “same law” adopted in other states, New York’s version contained a provision that prevents the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other border-protection agencies from accessing records contained in the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – something no other…
SEWARD VOTES WITH PARTY Democrats Block GOP Bid To Douse ‘Green Light’ Law ALBANY – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today joined other members of the Senate Republican Conference in bringing an amendment to the floor to repeal of the so-called “Green Light” Law, his office announced a few minutes ago. With all members of the Democratic majority voting against repeal, the measure failed. “I voted against the ‘Green Light Law’ last year because the thought of giving a driver’s…
GOP Lawmakers Rally Over Flaws In Justice Reform Prosecutors, Sheriffs Join Chorus Of Woes Emerging In Past 37 Days By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MIDDLEFIELD – It was a day for reporting nightmares. Oneonta Police Chief Doug Brenner reported his officers apprehended a possible shoplifter, but were unable to hold the suspect under New York State’s criminal justice reforms. “Even before we are done” with the paperwork, the store owners called again. “The shoplifter was back in their…
Assemblyman Salka Hosts Bail-Reform Rally Locally Lawmakers, Sheriffs, Prosecutors Gather Thursday At County Jail MIDDLEFIELD – Otsego County Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, is organizing at “Repeal Bail Reform” Rally at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Otsego County Correctional Facility, next to the county’s Meadows Office Building in the Town of Middlefield. In addition to state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, attendees include three other assemblyman, including Chris Tague and Brian Miller, who represent parts of Otsego County; four…
TAGUE DROPS OUT OF RACE Oberacker Runs For Seward Seat By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SCHENEVUS – Partner in his father’s market, executive with a multinational food corporation, entrepreneur in his own market-research firm, town supervisor, county representative and, now, candidate for state Senate from the Otsego-County-centric 51st District. Grounded in Main Street and Wall Street, Peter Oberacker confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 28, that he will seek to carry forward the 34-year legacy of the retiring state Sen. Jim…
#1 PRIORITY: RETHINKING BAIL REFORM Address ‘Storm Clouds’ On NY Budget Horizon, Seward Tells Committee…
EDITORIAL Senator Seward, Let’s Say Hasta Luego, Not Goodbye He has been Otsego County’s state senator since 1986. Many of us – most of us, perhaps – have never known another one. He is everyone’s friend. If you’ve ever observed him walk down the street. Or cross a crowded restaurant on his way to a table. Or appear at a parade or fair or other public gathering. The congenial legislator can’t make it more than a few steps without someone…
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