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Sen. Rob Ortt, the North Tonawanda Republican from the 62nd district, was in Afghanistan in 2008 as part of his service with the New York Army National Guard. He served as a combat mentor and advisor to the Afghan National Police in Kandahar City.
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One day after New York State Attorney General Tish James released a report finding Gov. Andrew Cuomo violated multiple state and federal laws by sexually harassing 11 women, the governor faces four new criminal probes and more calls for him to step down.
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New York State Senators joined parents outside of a Williamsville school board meeting Tuesday night to voice their frustration over the current mask mandates. In June, Governor Cuomo announced school districts can allow students to remove masks outdoors. A guidance on mask use indoors still remains in place.
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The top Republican in the state legislature asks, if most of the COVID-19 restrictions are ending with New York's adult vaccination total hitting 70%, why…
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The 2021 New York legislative session is in its final hours, with many items yet to be resolved. Criminal justice reforms continue to dominate at the end of the session, just as they have for the past two years. Here’s a look at what seems to be in, and what seems to be out.
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The New York State Senate’s Judiciary Committee held — what was at times — a contentious confirmation hearing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nominees to the state’s highest court.
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A top sticking point for the New York Health Act, which would create a universal, single-payer health care system in New York, is opposition from public…
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After a weekend of confusion for schoolchildren, their parents and teachers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo clarified changes in mask policy for schools in New York on Monday. He said children don’t have to wear masks outside, but do have to wear them inside.
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Democrats in New York are making a new push for stronger gun control laws in the remaining days of this year’s legislative session, including a provision…
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Democrats who lead the New York State Legislature are moving ahead with several criminal justice reforms in the remaining weeks of the 2021 session. But…