The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is applauding the passage of legislation that provides presumptive cancer coverage for New York State’s volunteer firefighters.
The State Senate has passed the Charitable Gaming Act of 2017, which would allow non-profit charitable groups to sell raffle tickets online and accept debit or credit card payments for fundraising activities.
Senator Joseph Griffo, joined by his colleagues in the State Senate, is calling on the Assembly to pass the Domestic Violence Prevention Act known as “Brittany’s Law”
Senator Joseph Griffo has invited Charlie DiGristina of “It’s A Utica Thing” to Albany to showcase Utica’s local cuisine during a gathering of the New York State Brewers Association.
State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia was in Utica on Wednesday to meet with a group of education stakeholders from the region -- including superintendents, parents and teachers.
Legislation co-sponsored by Senator Joseph Griffo that would strengthen penalties for targeted attacks on police officers, firefighters and first responders has passed in the state Senate.