Politics

State Senator James L. Seward announced that $250,000 has been allocated in the 2017-2018 New York State budget to protect New York farmers through continuation of the highly successful New York Rollover Protection System Rebate Program.

Elections officials say four of seven Republican primaries held in Otsego County on Tuesday are are too close to call.

State Senator James Seward recognized the activities director at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in Cooperstown with a New York State Legislative Resolution.

State Senator Jim Seward & Assemblyman Cliff Crouch have announced that the “POW-MIA Memorial Highway” will be extended through Madison, Chenango, and Broome counties

Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles's Facial Recognition Technology Program reached a major milestone

Governor Cuomo announced he’s taking action to prohibit health insurers from discriminating or denying coverage based on gender identity.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to regulate pet dealers and crack down on unscrupulous practices in that industry.

State Assemblyman Marc Butler announced he will not be seeking re-election this fall.

New York is investing over $7.5 million to purchase mortgages from distressed homeowners in order to keep the dwellings from becoming so-called zombie properties.

According to Governor Cuomo's office, New York State will pump over $7 million into expanding college education programs in prisons.