THE VIEW FROM ALBANY Trouble At Nursing Homes By State Sen. JIM SEWARD • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Nursing home policies in New York State have been under the microscope throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of significant concerns remain. Back in July, after months of silence and inaction, Democrats finally heeded the call to hold legislative hearings. Unfortunately, the Senate Investigations Committee refused to issue even a single subpoena to compel documents and testimony from the Cuomo Administration or…
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The View From Albany Don’t Forget Lyme Disease The Coronavirus threat continues to dominate our lives in so many ways. As the weather starts to improve and people spend more time outdoors, while practicing social distancing and following other safety guidelines, there is another issue to keep in mind – Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and with the number of reported cases in New York rising each year, it is important to arm yourself and your family…
VIEW FROM ALBANY Art Lawless Rewarded And Lives Endangered? At this time of year, I normally review positive policies and new laws that have been adopted in Albany. Unfortunately, there was more bad news than good coming from the state Capitol during 2019. One item that will benefit homeowners is a permanent 2-percent property tax cap. I have long supported this tax relief measure and have helped pass Senate legislation on a number of previous occasions to guarantee this savings…