Senate

Republicans are claiming victory in some key Southern Tier State races.

New York State's junior U.S. Senator is out of the race for the White House.

New Yorkers may not have gotten their pot made legal but possession of small amount of marijuana will not carry a criminal penalty.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is pushing legislation he claims could pull the plug on robo-calls and rescue residents from opting not to answer their phones.

Broome County Executive Garnar has been writing to Amazon, hoping to develop a relationship that would mean future investment.

New York State Senator Fred Akshar says he does not have his sights set on a leadership role in Albany.

Rescue organizations and others with their feathered, furred and scaled friends in tow lobbied legislators as part of Animal Advocacy Day in Albany.

The New York State Senate is moving along a package of bills to the Assembly that looks to make roads safer.

Legislation sponsored by New York State Senator Fred Akshar of Binghamton would strengthen penalties for selling drugs near a drug or alcohol treatment center.

New York State Senator Fred Akshar says he supports School Resource Officers in districts around the state to ensure school security.