‘Bottle Bill’ Proposes Doubling Consumer Deposit Fee in New York
If a proposed bill becomes law, New York would expand the type of containers accepted as returnables and double the consumer deposit fee.
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Hochul Becomes First Woman Elected NY Governor
Western New Yorker, Democrat Kathy Hochul makes history again, being elected the first woman Governor in the Empire State.
Binghamton Vet Joins NYS Veterans' Hall of Fame
World War II veteran, Cpl. Albert Rood of Binghamton has been inducted into the 2022 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Broome Health Director 2021 Woman of Distinction
The woman who is leading Broome County’s Health Department for a few more days is the New York State Senate 52 District Woman of distinction for 2021.
Gang Crackdown
New York State Senator Fred Akshar says legislation to increase penalties for crimes associated with street gangs is long overdue.