Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Sen. Pamela Helming (R-Canandaigua) called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to block a prospective application from Circular EnerG, LLC to construct a waste-to-energy incinerator at the former Seneca Army Depot in the T [...]
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Local Legislators Line Up to Oppose I...
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Sen. Pamela Helming (R-Canandaigua) called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to block a prospective application from Circular EnerG, LLC to construct a waste-to-energy incinerator at the former Seneca Army Depot in the T [...]
Legislation Offered to Speed Refunds
The New York State Senate has passed legislation cosponsored by Senator Pam Helming that would ensure hardworking taxpayers receive timely payment of their state income tax refund. This bill requires the State Department of Taxation and Finance to pay refunds within 20 days of receiving a taxpayer’s return.
“Many of the people I represent dep [...]
Advocates in Albany Seek Investment i...
Photo of last year’s rally: this year’s was cancelled due to the recent winter storm
STATE LEGISLATORS AND LOCAL LEADERS: LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES NEED GREATER STATE INVESTMENT
—A bipartisan group of 142 state legislators, organized by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), joi [...]
Palmesano Addresses Advocates for Lib...
This week, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) addressed officials representing local libraries and library systems across the state at a rally in the Capitol. Palmesano is fighting to restore the governor’s proposed budget cuts to library aid. He also wants to increase funding so that total library aid is in compliance with state sta [...]
Ithaca is Certified “Climate Sm...
Photo by Jamie Swinnerton
DEC Announces City of Ithaca is New York’s 17th Certified Climate Smart Community
City of Ithaca Recognized as Model Municipality for Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Build Climate Resiliency
Supports Governor Cuomo’s Goal to Reduce Statewide Emissions 40 Percent by 2030
New York State Depar [...]
Rural Communities Face Cuts to Health...
Rural Communities across New York State Face Potential Cuts to Funding Through Department of Health
Governor Cuomo’s executive budget includes a plan for 30 NYSDOH programs included consolidation and a heavy funding cut. A 20% funding cut to Rural Health Network Development (RHN) funds is included as part of the Governor’s plan. This reductio [...]
Loans Available for Seneca Co. Flash ...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted the state’s request for a Physical Disaster Declaration for Cayuga County and the adjoining counties of Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne. The declaration is in response to severe storms and flash flooding from excessive rainfall from July 1 through July 25, 2017.
“In recent years, extreme [...]
Avoid Tax Scams During Filing Season
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New York taxpayers about the tactics some unscrupulous tax preparers will use to extract more of their hard-earned money now that personal income tax filing season is underway. Consumers should be wary of preparers who offer “instant refunds” or “no up-front cost” for tax preparati [...]
Farm Brewery Advocates Hold Albany Ro...
A Farm Brewery Roundtable in Albany on January 31, drew nearly 60 stakeholders from across New York to the State’s capital. Those in attendance included members of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, chaired by Senator Pam Helming, including Assemblywoman Woerner, Assemblyman Fitzpatrick, and Assemblyman Palmesano, as well as Senat [...]
Assembly Members want Lakes Added to ...
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) have urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to amend his 2018-2019 state budget proposal to include Canandaigua, Keuka, and Seneca lakes on a list of 12 priority lakes in New York State considered vulnerable to harmful algal blooms (HABs) threatening drinking water [...]
Compassionate Response to Domestic Vi...
by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano
Recently in Albany, I proudly stood with survivors, victim service providers, law enforcement and my Republican colleagues to release a report called, “A Safe Haven: Helping Abuse Victims and Enhancing Protections.” Over five statewide task force hearings many brave survivors came forward with their stories, and [...]
WineAmerica Perspectives
WineAmerica Un-Shutdown…Freeloader Guilt?…Saving Money…Massachussetts Wines…USBevX…and More
Another Day, Another Issue
Last night, members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives pulled an all-nighter shutting the government down, then re-opening it after six hours–just b [...]
Reed a No, Katko a Yes on Budget Bill
The funding bill that passed Congress and was signed by President Trump this morning following a brief government shutdown of a few hours received mixed votes from local Republican representatives.
Representative John Katko emphsized support for increases in defense spending and opiod treatment among his reason for supporting the measure.
He [...]
Domestic Violence Task Force Releases...
Assembly Republicans released a report detailing the findings of their Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force. The comprehensive document outlines new legislative initiatives to combat the growing public health crisis.
Task Force Chairman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and his colleagues hosted forums across the state. Victims, prevention advoca [...]
Kolb Seeks New Actions on Domestic Vi...
The trauma of domestic violence is invasive and can last a lifetime. It requires immediate action on community, legislative and judicial levels. Last fall, the Assembly Minority Conference brought together victims, advocates, service providers and law enforcement officials to identify gaps in the system and develop solutions aimed at protecti [...]
Helming Named to NY Farm Bureau’s Cir...
GENEVA – Senator Pam Helming today announced that she has been named to the Circle of Friends by the New York State Farm Bureau. This distinguished honor is a reflection of Senator Helming’s unwavering support of local farmers and New York State agriculture during the 2017 legislative session.
“Agriculture is the No. 1 industry in the Wayne-F [...]
Romulus Eyes Zoning Moratorium Re: In...
Romulus, New York —With news of a massive trash-burning incinerator being proposed at the former Seneca Army Depot, the Romulus Town Board has proposed a local law placing a temporary moratorium on Zoning Board of Appeals approvals within the town.
In addition, Romulus Town Supervisor David Kaiser has said he is considering introducing a one- [...]
Tax Bill Evolution…Nevada Wines...
Origin: Oregon
Just before Christmas, the President signed into law the sweeping tax reform legislation which included the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. It was the end of a very long process for the CBMTRA.
The origin was Oregon, once again. Few people remember that Oregon was also key to securing the Small Pr [...]
Chamber Award Winners for 50th Annual...
(Seneca Falls, NY) The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce and Lyons National Bank will host the organization’s 50th Annual Dinner Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Friday, January 19 at Club 86 in Geneva. The event is scheduled from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and will feature a Cocktail Reception (featuring Knapp Wine and Muranda Cheese), Silent Auction [...]
Farm Service Agency – A Vital Source ...
Issued on behalf of Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – Through the work of dedicated staff in over 2,100 county and state offices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides vital farm safety-net assistance to agricul [...]
Good News, Bad News, More Work
This week the Senate and House each passed an identical bill on major tax reform which will now go to the President for signature–before Christmas, as was predicted. Once signed, it is law.
The good news for the wine industry is that the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act which WineAmerica advocated is included as pa [...]
WineAmerica Applauds Passage of Feder...
Washington, DC– WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, hailed the passage of federal alcohol excise tax reform legislation as a new opportunity for growth of the American wine industry.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which President Trump is expected to sign soon, includes key provisions of the Craft Beverage Modernizat [...]
DiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforce...
Dirty plastic bottles
The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and compliance with New York’s returnable container deposit law to recover all the funds the state is entitled to from bottlers and beverage distributors, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
“New [...]
Seneca County SCOPE Gun Rights Alert
Thanks to NRA-ILA supporters like you, we won a HUGE VICTORY when the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) PASSED the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bill is the most far-reaching expansion of self-defense rights in modern American history.
Your strong and generous support of NRA-ILA made this victory possible. Every gun owner in Am [...]
DC Focus: Tax Reform Lurching Along
On Wednesday the Senate and House conference committee leaders announced a general agreement on tax reform legislation which, they said, still needed some details filled in before going back to the two chambers for a vote, probably next week.
But then things got complicated when a couple Republican Senators said they oppose the cu [...]
DC Focus: Money, Money, Money
Last Saturday the U.S. Senate barely passed (51-49) its version of a major tax reform bill, which is vastly different from the House draft. This week each chamber selected members of a conference committee to work out the differences and, they hope, unite behind one identical bill to send to the President for signature by Christm [...]
Educational Conference Board Calls Fo...
Based on cost and tax cap projections, $1.5 billion in state aid needed just to continue current educational services for New York’s students
New York’s major statewide education organizations released a new report that identifies the need for a $1.5 billion state aid increase to continue current services in 2018-19. The report re [...]
‘Aids: Art In Protest’ Exhibit At Emp...
RoAnn Destito, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner, announced that a special exhibition at the Empire State Plaza, “AIDS: Art in Protest,†will open with an artist’s discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on World AIDS Day 2017, Friday, December 1.  Artists Dona Ann McAdams and Lori E. Seid will discuss their [...]
USDA Enrollment Period for Safety Net...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting Nov. 1, 2017, farmers and ranchers with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net program may enroll for the 2018 crop year. The enrollment period will end on Aug. 1, 2018.
“Since shares and ownership of a [...]
Communities Examine Impact of Floodin...
Senator Pam Helming, Senator Tom O’Mara, Chair of the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee, and Assemblyman Bob Oaks, hosted a public hearing to examine the International Joint Commission’s Plan 2014 and its impacts on local communities.
Legislators, Community Unite to Examine Flooding, Plan 2014, and its Impacts on Local Commu [...]
