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Urging Gov. Cuomo to Protect our Hudson River
The following remarks are from our press conference with Sen. Sue Serino, Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper to urge Governor Cuomo to sign A6825a/S5197b. Good morning and thank you to everyone who has joined in this concerted effort to fight for … Continue reading
Our 2017 Women’s History in the Hudson Valley Booklet
This year, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of New York State signing woman’s suffrage into law. New York’s legislation became law three years before the U.S. passed the 19th Amendment– which ensured the right to vote for women across the … Continue reading
Being Fair to all Direct and Home Care Workers
Over the last few years – and increasingly since the #befair2directcare movement kicked off on social media – my office has been at the forefront of advocating for our region’s direct care and home health providers. These are the people … Continue reading
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Embarking on a Third Full Term in Government
The following are the remarks I gave at my Swearing-In Celebration, officiated by Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on January 28, 2017 at the Hudson Opera House. Thank you all for being here to celebrate with me, my family and our … Continue reading
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Hugs as Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform can take many forms and include a range of policies: Raising the Age, sentencing and bail reform, revisiting solitary confinement, or increasing alternatives to incarceration, as in the new Stabilization Center in Dutchess County. It can also … Continue reading
Our Vets: How You Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm
At a recent Veterans Day commemoration in Ancram, the Hudson Valley musician/singer Mark Rust led the packed room in a rousing chorus of the World War I era song “How You Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm (after they’ve … Continue reading
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Job Training Initiative to Preserve Historic Treasures
Along with stunning natural resources, the Hudson Valley has a rich cultural heritage. Our wealth of local, state and national historic sites contributes to the region’s growing status as a top tourist destination, while at the same time making it … Continue reading
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