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New York State Senator Fred Akshar says he supports School Resource Officers in districts around the state to ensure school security.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a veto threat from the White House, a key Senate committee is expected to advance a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline closer to a Senate vote.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats and House Republicans are moving separately to slash President Barack Obama's $3.7 billion emergency spending request for the southern border, but they're unlikely to end up with a deal that could pass both chambers.

The New York State Senate has passed 23 bills to address issues surrounding the the increase in heroin and opioid abuse in New York State.

A bill that would place term limits on state legislative leadership positions has passed in the Senate.

The state Senate has passed four bills aimed at improving response and providing relief to residents impacted by flooding.

It was heralded as a compromise deal, a bipartisan effort led by Republican Senator Patrick Toomey from Pennsylvania and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, III from West Virginia.

New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is confirming that he is retiring.

More than $50 billion dollars has been approved by the Senate to help rebuild the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.
The bill was passed by a vote of 62-36.
According to CNN, the bill helps bring money to home and business owners who are still rebuilding, along with providing funds to improve infra…

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York officially has the strictest gun laws in the nation.