HONESDALE, PA — In a rare 2-1 vote, the Wayne County Commissioners approved a motion at their most recent meeting to join the county’s Sen. Lisa Baker (PA-20) and other state Republicans …
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By OWEN WALSH
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1/28/21
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Senator Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton), along with his colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference, unveiled a package of legislation to help “Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry."
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1/26/21
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GOSHEN, NY — Sen. Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton) was sworn into his first term in the New York State Senate during a combined in-person and virtual ceremony that occurred in the …
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1/20/21
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It was shocking to watch the insurrection unfold at the U.S. Capitol. Fascists and white supremacists came to our Capitol with weapons, bombs and a goal of intimidation and harm in an effort to …
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By MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM
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1/13/21
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NEW YORK’S 42ND SENATE DISTRICT — When Sen. Jen Metzger won the election in 2018, it was notable that she had turned such a reliably Republican district blue. Her Republican predecessor, …
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Martucci scores state Senate seat
42ND SENATE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK — Weeks since Election Day, Democratic Sen. Jen Metzger (NYS-42) conceded her race for reelection to Republican challenger …
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12/1/20
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Three weeks after Election Day, most of approximately 30,000 absentee and affidavit ballots have been counted in the contest for New York’s 42nd State Senate District, and Senator Jen Metzger has conceded the race.
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11/24/20
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42ND SENATE DISTRICT, NY — In a tight 2018 election, Democratic candidate Jen Metzger nabbed New York’s 42nd District Senate seat away from the GOP after Republican Sen. John Bonacic had …
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By OWEN WALSH
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10/28/20
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MONTICELLO, NY — On the plus side, the protesters left their torches and pitchforks at home, electing instead to show up with homemade signs and a bullhorn to effectively break up a press …
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By TED WADDELL
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10/28/20
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Jurors selected for fatal crash case
MONTICELLO, NY — Acting District Attorney Meagan Galligan announced at a recent press conference that 23 jurors have been chosen to hear a case about …
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7/28/20
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ALBANY, NY — After being away from Albany since March, the New York State Senate reconvened on May 26 and ultimately passed numerous bills meant to address the COVID-19 pandemic and health …
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By FRITZ MAYER
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6/2/20
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BEACH LAKE, PA — During its April 14 monthly meeting, held live one hour earlier than usual to accommodate a COVID-19 8 p.m. curfew, the Berlin Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously …
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By LINDA DROLLINGER
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4/28/20
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HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Senate this week gave final approval to two bills that would strengthen the criminal justice system and reduce costs to taxpayers and Gov. Tom Wolf quickly signed them …
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12/23/19
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HONESDALE, PA— Diana Dakey of Fair Districts PA (FDPA) hosted a meet and greet event at Irving Cliff Brewery on Tuesday, July 23 with an urgent message about Pennsylvania’s electoral …
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By OWEN WALSH
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7/31/19
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PA officials warn of new scam
HONESDALE, PA — State officials warned of a new fraud scheme on June 24 that targets senior citizens and people with disabilities who receive property tax and …
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7/8/19
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The New York State Legislature wrapped up its work for the year on June 21, bringing an end to a session that is being called historic. When Democrats took firm control of the senate in January, the …
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7/5/19
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ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate passed the Green Light Bill on June 17, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it and the assembly had passed it a week earlier. The legislation will allow the …
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FRITZ MAYER
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6/19/19
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ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate has passed legislation that would ban polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of chemical compounds found in firefighting foam. The bill, …
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FRITZ MAYER
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6/5/19
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Bloomingburg man killed in crash WURTSBORO, NY — State Police in Wurtsboro are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on March 24. At 10:48 p.m., troopers responded to Burlingham Road …
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FRITZ MAYER
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3/27/19
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