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Senator Dan Stec Criticizes Senate Budget Proposal

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 14, 2024

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...

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Walsh: Assembly One-House Budget Means More Spending, More Taxes

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 14, 2024

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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Prioritizing New York Families: Assemblyman Simpson Signs on to Child Care Reforms

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 11, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Simpson of Horicon, New York, has recently shown his dedication to the welfare and educational progress of children in the state by endorsing a set of child care bills that focus on improving affordability and accessibility for families. The legislative measures aim to enhance the support for child care systems, particularly in the areas of reimbursement rates for pre-K students and the establishment of child day care facilities through tax exemptions."The surge in child poverty in New York routes from post-pandemic measures ending such as the expanded...

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Tedisco Donates Bike Helmets to Ballston Spa Schools Wellness Day

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 11, 2024

Senator Jim Tedisco recently made a generous contribution to the Ballston Spa Central School District's Wellness Expo. Tedisco donated over 50 bike helmets to ensure the safety of children as they engage in outdoor activities with the arrival of warmer weather.Expressing his gratitude, Senator Tedisco stated, "I was proud to support the Ballston Spa Central School District's Wellness Expo by securing and donating over 50 bike helmets for children so they can safely recreate as we spring forward into warmer weather. Thanks to all the parents, teachers, staff, the PTA,...

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Assemblyman Simpson Brings ADK United to Assembly Chamber

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 6, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) recently extended a special invitation to the Adirondack United Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Team to the Assembly floor in the New York state Capitol. The team achieved a significant milestone by clinching their first NYSPHAA state championship after an impressive 18-0 season. The Adirondack United team comprises students from various Section II schools, including Queensbury, Corinth, Hudson Falls, South Glens Falls, Glens Falls, and Saratoga Springs School Districts.In a statement, Assemblyman Simpson expressed his admiration for the...

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Simpson and Walsh Advocate for Increased CHIPS Funding

By Saratoga Standard | Mar 1, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Simpson and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh came together at the Halfmoon Highway Garage to rally for increased Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding on March 1, 2024."The governor's proposal to reduce CHIPS funding by $60 million is shortsighted and fails to address the urgent needs of our local transportation systems... Neglecting our infrastructure now will only exacerbate the $89 billion in unmet local needs over the next two decades, jeopardizing economic growth and public safety... We must restore the $60 million...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Saratoga County in 2021

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Saratoga County received $4.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Simpson Recognizes Lake George Volleyball Team on Chamber Floor

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) recently welcomed the Lake George girls’ varsity volleyball team to the Assembly floor in Albany to honor their achievements. The Lakers had an impressive season finishing as the runner-up in the Class D state tournament, marking their best performance since their state championship win in 2001."I am proud to recognize the Lake George girls’ volleyball team for their remarkable season and performance in the Class D state tournament. Their hard work and dedication set a standard for excellence on and off the court. The bonds and...

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Tedisco and McDonald Honor NYS Champion Waterford-Halfmoon Girls Soccer Team at State Capitol

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 29, 2024

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes) today welcomed to the New York State Capitol and honored with a legislative resolution they passed into law, the New York State Class C State Champion Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Girls Soccer Team.The team's impressive achievement of securing their second consecutive state championship was highlighted by Senator Tedisco as he stated, "This is the Waterford-Halfmoon High School Girls Soccer Team’s second-in-a-row state championship." The dedication and hard work of the team...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Warren County in 2021

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Warren County received $125,125 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Washington County rise or fall in 2021?

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Washington County received $3.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Washington County receive in 2021?

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Washington County received $1,968,881 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Warren County farmers in 2021 reached $162,846

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Warren County received $162,846 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Saratoga County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Saratoga County received $1,239,522 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Simpson Joins Push to Offer Relief for School Budgets

By Saratoga Standard | Feb 12, 2024

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon) stood in solidarity with Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and other members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences during a press conference at the Capitol. The assembly members came together to introduce legislation (A.8447) aimed at providing school districts with more flexibility regarding the current state mandate requiring the purchase and lease of zero-emission buses by 2027.Simpson voiced concerns about the feasibility of the mandate, particularly for upstate and rural school districts that face unique...

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Walsh: We Will Not Leave Our Students in The Shadows

By Saratoga Standard | Jan 22, 2024

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...

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Warren County STOP-DWI Program Urges Safe St. Paddy's Day

By Saratoga Standard Reports | Mar 17, 2023

Warren County STOP-DWI Coordinator Monica Girard is urging Warren County residents to plan ahead for safe St. Patrick’s Day outings to avoid getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired or intoxicated.

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City of Saratoga Springs Announces Short-Term Rental Workshop

By Saratoga Standard Reports | Mar 17, 2023

City of Saratoga Springs Announces Short-Term Rental Workshop

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City Polling Places Updated....

By Saratoga Standard Reports | Mar 17, 2023

The process of “one person, one vote”, which began a redistricting process more than a year ago, was formally completed last month with the release of polling place updates in the City of Glens Falls.

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Warming Centers Opened Amid Power Outages

By Saratoga Standard Reports | Mar 17, 2023

Warren County Office of Emergency Services has worked with first responders to have four warming centers open Wednesday as more than 2,400 power outages remain around Warren County.