New York State Senate

The New York State’s Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin & Opioid Addiction begins public meetings on heroin & Opioid Addiction.

State Senator Fred Akshar, a former law enforcement officer, says he might consider arming himself in the future.

New York State's Senate approves a package of bills to combat heroin and opioid addiction.

A $50,000 fine is to be returned to the estate of the late New York State Senator Thomas Libous after a federal appeals court reversed his conviction in a corruption case.

The New York State Senate is expected to talk about ride sharing services outside of New York City, possibly including in the Binghamton area.

The New York State Senate okays a measure to expand medical coverage to firefighters who suffer illness connected to fighting fires.

Fred Akshar has announced he's seeking a full two-year term in the New York state Senate.

LISTEN to Broome County resident Sharon Ball explain why she decided to run for the New York State Senate.

Freshman New York State Senator Fred Akshar II of Colesville is participating in a news conference to talk about the rampant problem of heroin and opioid addiction in the state.

Binghamton media is reporting long-time local politician, Thomas Libous has lost his battle with prostate cancer.