State Senator Daniel G. Stec (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Daniel G. Stec (NY)
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Stec criticizes reduced hours at New York-Canada border crossings
Senator Dan Stec has voiced his concerns regarding the decision by United States Customs and Border Protection to reduce operating hours at four northern border crossings in New York State.
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Senator Stec criticizes New York's new Clean Slate law
Senator Dan Stec, representing Queensbury, voiced strong objections to the upcoming implementation of New York State's "Clean Slate" law.
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Senator Stec comments on Congresswoman Stefanik's UN ambassador appointment
State Senator Dan Stec has commented on the recent appointment of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the next Ambassador to the United Nations.
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Stec announces grants to improve local water infrastructure
Senator Dan Stec has announced that eight communities in the region will receive over $52 million from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) for water infrastructure projects.
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Senator Stec honors Marc Armstrong as state court clerk of the year
Senator Dan Stec recently honored Marc Armstrong, the Town of Canton Court Clerk, with an official Senate Proclamation.
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Recent storms prompt reevaluation of New York's Green Agenda
A few weeks ago, the North Country experienced severe thunderstorms, leaving tens of thousands of New Yorkers in Warren, Washington, Essex, and Hamilton Counties without power. Local governments and National Grid worked to clear downed lines and trees, but some communities were without power for up to a week.
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State plans closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Over the last 15 years, the state has closed 25 correctional facilities. Now, state officials have picked their latest target for prison closure: Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock.
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Senator Stec criticizes closure plan for Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Senator Stec has expressed significant disappointment regarding the announced closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility, scheduled to occur within 90 days. He criticized the decision as part of a broader trend he perceives in the state's criminal justice policies.
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Senator Stec comments on Supreme Court ruling against concealed carry law
In a statement on July 3, 2024, Senator Stec responded to the United States Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Concealed Carry Improvement Act.
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Veteran Hal Queyor inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
Hal Queyor enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Queyor, a resident of Malone, has over 50 years of service as an Army Reservist and community leader.
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Melissa Gooley named among 2024's New York State Senate Women of Distinction
Melissa Gooley, RN, currently serves as the Northern Regional Practice Leader at Hudson Headwaters Health Network. She is responsible for overseeing healthcare services across Clinton, Franklin, and a portion of Essex counties. Her jurisdiction encompasses facilities in Champlain, Lake Placid, Malone, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake.
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Senate Democrats block Stec's bill assessing green energy conversion costs
A bill sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) aimed at assessing the cost and feasibility of the state's green energy plans was defeated by Senate Democrats on the Senate’s Energy Committee in a party-line vote. The proposed legislation, Senate bill S.2030, sought to mandate a statewide cost-benefit analysis of the technical and economic viability of renewable energy systems, contrasting it with the cost and efficiency of other electricity generation methods.
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Senator Stec criticizes 2024 New York State Budget
Senator Stec recently issued a statement on the 2024 State Budget, expressing his dissatisfaction with its allocation of funds and overall direction.
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Senator Stec criticizes state budget's approach to nursing home crisis
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) expressed his concerns regarding the Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes in Senate bill S8307-C, which is part of the state health and mental hygiene budget.
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Senator Dan Stec Criticizes Senate Budget Proposal
Senator Dan Stec has issued a statement criticizing the Senate one-house budget proposal in New York State. According to Senator Stec, the budget would exacerbate the state's financial crisis and fail to address key issues such as the broken Tier Six pension system and public safety concerns.Senator Stec expressed his concerns about the budget's high cost and misplaced priorities, stating that it would increase taxes by $7 billion and spend $246.2 billion, $13 billion more than Governor Hochul's Executive Budget proposal. He emphasized that the plan fails to tackle the...