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Walsh honors Morris Ford on historic business preservation registry
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh recognized Morris Ford's inclusion in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry.
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Bowman Orchards joins historic business registry after assemblywoman's nomination
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh has presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Bowman Orchards.
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Governor Hochul signs bill protecting Woods Hollow Nature Preserve
Governor Hochul has enacted legislation aimed at safeguarding the Woods Hollow Nature Preserve, a significant natural resource located in Ballston Spa and Milton.
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Assemblywoman Walsh announces state aid for libraries in 112th Assembly District
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh has announced that the Ballston Spa Public Library and the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will receive a total of $702,780 in state aid for construction projects.
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Ballston Spa National Bank inducted into NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Ballston Spa National Bank at their original location on Front Street in Ballston Spa today, celebrating the organization’s induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following Walsh’s nomination. Receiving the award were Bank President Christopher Dowd and bank staff. Walsh selected Ballston Spa National Bank for this honor, which occupies one of ten spots she is permitted to nominate and induct each term.
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Walsh hosts fourth annual blood drive with American Red Cross
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with the American Red Cross on August 5 for her fourth annual blood drive at the Ballston Spa Elks Club. Blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.
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Walsh hosts annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at Saratoga County Fair
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with members of the Saratoga County Fair Board to host the seventh annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at the Saratoga County Fair today. The event, held from 9 a.m. to noon, offered sensory-friendly activities including animal shows, ground demonstrations, and rides for individuals and their families to enjoy without flashing lights or loud noises.
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Assemblywoman Walsh joins Saratoga County Family Court for National Reunification Month
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) joined Saratoga County Family Court Judge Amy Knussman and others today to recognize National Reunification Month. During the event, Walsh presented three families with engrossed copies of Assembly Resolution K.2409.
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New York passes landmark child social media use & privacy legislation
In the final days of the session, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed landmark legislation pertaining to the social media use of minors. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) Act for Kids prohibits the provision of addictive feeds to minors by platforms like TikTok, restricts notifications to covered minors during overnight hours, and establishes remedies and penalties. Additionally, the Child Data Protection Act protects minors from having their personal data accessed.
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Broadalbin-Perth High School wins first place at Odyssey of The Mind World Finals
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) and Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley) introduced the Broadalbin-Perth High School Odyssey of the Mind team in the Assembly Chamber today to commend them on their first-place finish at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals held from May 20-24 at Iowa State University.
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Walsh presents awards at annual Women of Distinction event
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented awards to the 2024 Women of Distinction honorees at the Edison Club. This annual event, hosted by Walsh, recognizes the contributions of outstanding women in Saratoga, Schenectady and Fulton counties who may not otherwise receive recognition.
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Walsh: No Surprise, New York Ranked as State with Worst Economic Outlook Yet Again
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) spoke out at a press conference at the New York State Capitol regarding the state's economic outlook. According to Walsh, New York has once again been ranked as the state with the worst economic outlook in America for the 11th consecutive year.Walsh highlighted the impact of Tax Day in New York, stating, "More than just a reminder to submit your taxes, Tax Day serves as a stark reminder of New York’s economic challenges. New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes in the country and we consistently come in last for our business...
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Walsh Caps off Final Spring-Cleaning Event, Collects ~6,000 lbs. of Documents
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with 3N Document Destruction Inc. for a shredding event today at Dockstader Recreation Park in Galway. This was the final event of three drive-thru style spring-cleaning events being held for residents of the 112th Assembly District. The free event allowed residents to safely dispose of their unneeded confidential documents."There’s never a better time to get shredding than tax season. More than just clearing space, shredding your sensitive documents is one of the best ways you can protect yourself against identity...
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Walsh: There is No Good in ‘Good Cause Eviction’
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh: There is No Good in ‘Good Cause Eviction’Apr 10 2024Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) spoke at a press conference in the New York State Capitol today to reinforce opposition to ‘good cause eviction’ being included in the final state budget agreement. Walsh, along with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R,C-North Tonawanda), and Sen. Pam Helming (R,C-Finger Lakes), led the press conference.Walsh expressed concerns about the potential implementation of 'good cause eviction' laws,...
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Walsh Completes Drug Take-Back Event, Collects 11 Boxes of Unneeded Medications and Sharps
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) recently led a successful drug take-back event in partnership with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Station #2. Reflecting on the event, Walsh expressed gratitude to all involved and emphasized the importance of safely disposing of medications, stating, "This event plays a crucial role in preventing unused medication from falling into the wrong hands."During the event, a total of 11 boxes were collected, with Walsh noting, "During the three-hour event, we collected eight boxes of...
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Walsh Joins Congressman Molinaro, ‘Voices for Seniors’ to Mark Four-Year Anniversary of Covid Nursing Home Order
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) joined Congressman Marc Molinaro, Voices for Seniors Co-Founder Vivian Zayas, and Director Tracey Alvino in a press conference at the New York State Capitol. The event aimed to renew calls for an independent review on the four-year anniversary of the Department of Health’s COVID nursing home order that mandated nursing homes to admit COVID-positive patients.During the press conference, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) addressed the lack of progress in conducting an independent audit of the state's COVID...
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Walsh: Assembly One-House Budget Means More Spending, More Taxes
In a recent statement dated March 14, 2024, Assemblyman Walsh expressed strong opposition to the Assembly Majority's one-house budget proposal, citing concerns over increased spending and tax burdens on New Yorkers.Walsh acknowledged some positive aspects of the proposal, such as the reversal of cuts to Foundation Aid for schools and the allocation for direct support professionals and CHIPS highway funding. However, he criticized the overall budget plan for its excessive spending, stating, "the wish list of the Assembly Majority lawmakers now stands at a staggering $245.8...
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Walsh: We Will Not Leave Our Students in The Shadows
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) attended a press conference in Albany today alongside other officials to voice concerns over the potential decrease in school aid for certain districts in the state. The focus of the conference was the discontinuation of the "hold harmless" provision in the governor's Executive Budget proposal.During the press conference, Walsh emphasized the importance of fair resource allocation and addressing the diverse needs of communities to secure the future of students. She stated, "The looming threat of year-to-year reductions in...