Tag Archives: State senator Jim Seward

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-12-14

by wcdonews Posted on August 12, 2014

A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute found that Governor Cuomo still holds a 32-point lead over Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Astorino.  The survey found 58% of likely voters choosing Cuomo and only 26% were choosing Astorino.  Only … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-10-14

by wcdonews Posted on July 11, 2014

Congressman Chris Gibson announced the House of Representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which reauthorizes the Workforce Investment Act and streamlines training services by eliminating 15 duplicative programs, reducing administrative costs for states, and improving transparency and accountability … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-30-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 30, 2014

P.M. NEWS Monday 6-30-14 New York’s municipalities can block hydraulic fracturing within their borders, according to a ruling today from the state Court of Appeals. The ruling dismissed lawsuits that challenged bans enacted in the towns of Dryden in Tompkins … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-19-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 20, 2014

Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders today announced an agreement has been reached on a series of bills to help address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic, as well as prescription drug abuse, in New York State. Cuomo outlined the urgency … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-10-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 10, 2014

The New York State Senate passed a package of bills to address the increase in heroin and opioid abuse, addiction, and related crimes in New York. The bills are part of a comprehensive legislative package proposed by the bipartisan New … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-3-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2014

The man accused of intentionally hitting and killing State Trooper Christopher Skinner did not appear in court today. 60-year-old Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which had been scheduled in Town of Chenango court … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-29-14

by wcdonews Posted on May 29, 2014

The State Senate Task Force on the rise of the use of heroin across the state has issued a package of 25 bills for the legislature to consider.  State Senator Jim Seward was on the task force, he submitted a … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-7-14

by wcdonews Posted on May 7, 2014

Oneonta Police & the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department served   search warrants at 195 Main Street and 75 River Street in Oneonta as part of a narcotics investigation. Charged were 35 year old Jason Sanders, 17 year old Kris Baynes, … Continue reading →

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