Senator Griffo Wants Extended Delay On Plastic Bag Ban In NY
State Senator Joseph Griffo is encouraging the Governor to delay the implementation of New York State’s plastic bag ban.
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Senator Jim Seward Released From Hospitalization Due To COVID-19
Senator James Seward continues to recover from COVID-19. He was released from the hospital to continue that recovery from home. He and his wife Cindy were diagnosed in late March.
Senator James Seward And His Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
As legislators are working on hammering out a budget in Albany, they're also facing another battle. Another legislator and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
Griffo Wants Stricter Penalties For Crimes Against The Jewish
Deputy Senate Minority Leader Joe Griffo is calling for stronger protections for people in the Jewish Faith.
NY Senate Passes New Limo Safety Rules Following Fatal Crash
The New York Senate has approved new safety regulations for limousines following an upstate crash that killed 20 people last fall.
NY State Senate GOP Proposes 'Victims' Justice Agenda'
The state Senate's Republican minority has introduced a package of legislation that it says would counter changes made to New York's criminal justice system by majority Democrats.
Griffo And Seward Named To Key Senate Posts
Two local state lawmakers are being named to key leadership positions in the state Senate.
Stewart-Cousins To Be First Female Leader Of NY State Senate
A woman is poised to lead the New York state Senate for the first time in history.
Griffo 'Revenge Porn' Bill Passes State Senate For Second Time
Senator Joe Griffo announced Wednesday that legislation he sponsored criminalizing 'revenge porn' has once again passed the Senate.
New York Senate Meetings on Addiction Get Started
The New York State’s Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin & Opioid Addiction begins public meetings on heroin & Opioid Addiction.