Morris Vietnam Veteran In Senate Hall Of Fame Seward Hails McMillen For ‘Superior Bravery’ ALBANY – Thomas McMillen of Morris was inducted today into the state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame, and state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, was on hand to pay tribute. “Tom displayed superior bravery and courage while serving our nation,” said Seward. “His two tours in Vietnam – first as an infantry platoon commander and later as a helicopter pilot – highlighted a rare skill set and…
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Drop-Off Point For Proper Flag Disposal Set Up Locally, Part Of Statewide Effort ONEONTA – With Memorial Day around the corner, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today took advantage of the Office of General Services drop-off location at the Homer Folks Facility to properly retire a used American flag. He encourages others to do the same. “The Stars and Stripes represent the sacrifices made by our service members in defense of our rights and freedoms,” said Senator Seward. “I appreciate…
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Senate Creates School-Resource Officer Program Seward Supports, Praises Measure Which Now Goes To NY Assembly ALBANY – With the support of state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, the state Senate today adopted a package of school-safety measures that included authorizing schools to hire “qualified security personnel” and help pay for it. “This comprehensive package includes real solutions that can be achieved quickly and will help return peace of mind to students, parents, and teachers,” said Seward. “Improving security systems, helping schools…
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Seward Teaches Poli-Sci Class At His Alma Mater ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, is teaching where he once learned. The senator, who received his degree from Hartwick College in 1973 and an honorary doctor of laws degree in 1999, has returned to his alma mater this semester as an adjunct professor of political science. Seward is teaching “New York State Politics & Policy” for 20 students, drawing on three decades of experience in the state Senate. Prior to…
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Under New Law, All Suspects May Be Held At County Jail ALBANY – A bill allowing the Otsego County jail to be used as a pre-arraignment holding area for all local courts has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo, the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announced yesterday. “The legislation will lead to more efficient and cost-effective judicial proceedings in Otsego County,” said Seward. “A number of other counties throughout the state have instituted similar policies, and it…
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Again, Seward Wins Impact Aid For Oneonta’s Cost To Host SUNY ONEONTA – For a second year, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Oneonta, has obtained “impact aid” – $194,500 this budget year – to offset public safety costs to the City of Oneonta from being a host community to a SUNY college. “Our SUNY schools are a real asset – educating our future leaders, and helping drive the local economy,” said Seward in an announcement this afternoon. “However, there is a…