Dozens of students lined the walkways outside of Herkimer County Community College's Williams library today to watch the college's annual 9/11 observance ceremony.
Senator James Seward and Senator Joseph Griffo will be at the Herkimer Fire Department to detail their efforts to get the federal government on board to help residents affected by the recent flooding in the Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and the North Country.
Legislation that would end pension benefits for elected officials convicted of felonies has been introduced in the state Senate.
Senator James Seward is co-sponsoring the legislation.
He says the recent arrests and accusations of corruption involving state legislators are indefensible...
The new state budget includes $150,000 to establish a Bassett Healthcare Network school-based health center at Richfield Springs Central School.
Senator James Seward, who announced the funding, says school-based health centers fill a great void in rural areas...
New York State's 2013-14 budget has passed the Senate.
Final approval came at 4:30 this morning.
Senator James Seward says the budget controls spending, cuts taxes and helps create jobs.
Seward says he's particularly pleased with the school aid portion of the budget...