🇺🇸 “We are happy to join with Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano to hold this ceremony to honor our Vietnam War Era Veterans,” said Doug Gibbs, Yates County Director of Veterans Services. 🔽 fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/yates-sc…

🚨”NY’s leaders are getting things backward — pushing citizens to switch to electric home heat and electric vehicles when the grid is not ready to handle the additional load. If the future is to be all electric…making electricity cheap and plentiful must be the first step.” ⬇️

"One thing is certain: These industries are economic engines throughout this region and New York State overall, providing good, sustainable livelihoods for thousands of New Yorkers and serving as steady foundations for so many local communities." 🔽 oleantimesherald.com/2025/07/30/one…

Congratulations Dr. Frank Wine! 👏 democratandchronicle.com/story/news/202… via Democrat & Chronicle

🚨"Many New Yorkers are looking for a redirection of priorities to begin charting a course for a more sane, sensible, and sustainable state government. It's time to get this state back on track towards a safer and stronger future." 🚨This week's column: odessafile.com/government-OMa…

On this day 235 years ago, the United States Coast Guard was formed. We thank the Coast Guard for standing ready to protect our shores and waterways and for all the sacrifices they make in the name of our safety. Their selflessness does not go unnoticed.

"Congratulations to all of you and thank you for your amazing contributions to our region and the quality, strength, and pride of so many of our communities!" stargazette.com/story/opinion/… via stargazette.com

👏"...the second North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, launching September 5 in Elmira, NY" at the Clemens Center! 🔽 broadway.com/buzz/205999/mr…

“Gov. Hochul has described the mid-decade redistricting as undemocratic yet she and other New York Democrats are willing to destroy democracy under the guise of saving democracy… Voters know what this is really about — political power." - Rob Ortt thecentersquare.com/new_york/artic…

Yesterday, STLS staff joined forces with Cuba Library and Belfast Library at the Allegany County Office for the Aging Senior Picnic, connecting with local seniors to showcase how the library can support lifelong learning and digital access at any age. #LibrariesAreForEveryone

Rather than attempting to lead nationally, it’s time Gov. Hochul does a better job of leading locally. 6 months after she ignored the needs of striking CO’s, she’s still paying $100m/month to have the Nat'l Guard clean up her mess. wkbw.com/news/local-new…

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Time to comment on the state's Energy Plan. A plan that should have been done BEFORE "the benchmarks and mandates that were regrettably, and irresponsibly, set in law by the 2019 CLCPA" the Albany Dems rushed thru in their first year of one-party control. timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

🚨"It has been and remains explosive growth, to say the least, growth that continues to impose a heavy and unfair burden on taxpayers, particularly local property taxpayers." 🚨This week's column: odessafile.com/government-OMa…

🎧Welcomed the chance to join WHCU radio this morning to discuss one of NYS's great success stories: the spectacular rise of the wine and grape industry joined now by a burgeoning industry surrounding craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Listen 🔽 soundcloud.com/whcuradio/f748…

🚨”Longer-term…the picture grows even more distressing: Albany is facing its worst cash shortfall, as a share of spending, since the Great Recession — with $34.3 billion in red ink through 2029. ⬇️ nypost.com/2025/08/12/opi…

🚨"Many of us in the Legislature have long decried this out-of-control spending, which, for many years, has been the heaviest of burdens for counties and local property taxpayers." 🔽 fltimes.com/opinion/guest-… via Finger Lakes Times

Great to join state and local colleagues to help celebrate the amazing 150th Anniversary of I.D. Booth, Inc. in Elmira! Founded in 1875, I.D. Booth today represents six generations of family leadership and a proud tradition of service 👏 Read more here: nysenate.gov/legislation/bi…

We live in an era of 0 consequences & 0 accountability. An 18-year-old hijacks subway cars 12 times in 1 yr, pepper-sprays transit workers, & steals MTA property… yet not given so much as a slap on the wrist Life under NY Dems has been turned upside down nypost.com/2025/08/13/us-…

Hopefully you’ve got some money saved up to pay your electric bills. You can thank Democrats for that. syracuse.com/news/2025/08/s…