Seward Recovering
State Senator James Seward has announced he was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February. Continue reading…
View ArticleSenate Continues Fight Against Heroin Addiction
The State Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction has released a report that includes 48 legislative and budgetary recommendations to help fight the heroin and opioid use epidemic. Continue...
View ArticleSeward Officially Announces Re-Election Bid
Citing experience and vision, Republican State Senator James Seward has officially announced his bid for re-election. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeward Announces Grant For Veterans Park In Little Falls
Senator James Seward says a $100,000 state grant will help fund upgrades at Veterans Memorial Park in Little Falls. Continue reading…
View ArticleSenators Respond
Three Republican state Senators have issued a joint statement regarding the use of their likenesses in a campaign mailer from 22nd Congressional District candidate Martin Babinec. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeward Announces State Grant For Herkimer BOCES Program
Senator James Seward has secured a special $50,000 state grant to support the Herkimer-BOCES AIM Program. Continue reading…
View ArticleSenate Passes Bill To Expedite Ride Sharing Upstate
Ride sharing could be coming to upstate New York sooner rather than later. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Fire Truck For Village Of Herkimer
The Village of Herkimer Fire Department has a new fire truck. Continue reading…
View ArticleFarm Safety Funding
Senator James Seward says this year's state budget includes $250,000 to protect New York farmers through the continuation of the New York Rollover Protection System Rebate Program. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeward Secures Funding For Cooperstown WiFi Hotspots
The Village of Cooperstown is receiving a $250,000 state grant to fund a WiFi hotspot program. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeward Named To Two Key Budget Conference Committees
Senator James Seward will play a key role in state budget negotiations. Continue reading…
View ArticleHerkimer Diamond Mines Owner Honored
Despite a fire that devastated their restaurant and museum, the owners and staff at Herkimer Diamond Mines are continuing to bounce back. Another light from the darkness came in the form of an honor...
View ArticleSeward Bill To Boost Rural Economy Approved By Senate
The state Senate has approved legislation designed to increase jobs and grow small businesses in upstate and rural New York. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew State Law Allows Sale Of Beer Ice Cream
Move over wine slushies — New Yorkers will soon be allowed to purchase beer ice cream. Continue reading…
View ArticleLawmakers Celebrate Law Allowing For The Sale Of Beer Ice Cream
Gilligan’s Ice Cream in Sherburne on Monday celebrates the signing of a new law allowing for the sale of beer and hard cider ice cream. Continue reading…
View ArticleGriffo And Seward Named To Key Senate Posts
Two local state lawmakers are being named to key leadership positions in the state Senate. Continue reading…
View ArticleSenator Seward Outlines Legislative Priorities
Senator James Seward met with Herkimer County officials on Thursday to discuss his priorities for the 2019 legislative session. Continue reading…
View ArticleSeward Comments On Amazon's Decision To cancel NYC Plans
Senator James Seward issued a statement on Amazon’s decision to abandon plans to expand in New York City. Seward calls it a lost opportunity for New York State. He says it's...
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