by Nicole Reitz Sixth graders at Volney Elementary School learned about their local government last Thursday by “running” the Volney Town board meeting themselves. Senator Patty Ritchie and State Assemblyman Will Barclay were special guests at the meeting. They spoke about the roles and responsibilities of their jobs. Ritchie explained that for the(…)
by Andrew Henderson Oswego County is targeted to receive more than $5 million in state funding for highway maintenance and repairs, according to Senator Patty Ritchie. The State Senate started passing major budget bills this past Sunday. One of the bills includes a plan to invest hundreds of millions of dollars for road and bridge(…)
by Andrew Henderson Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed executive budget, presented earlier this week, includes funding for several agricultural program, according to Senator Patty Ritchie. “Here in New York State our hardworking farmers are the backbone of our workforce and agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy,” said Ritchie. “I am pleased that Governor Cuomo is(…)
by Andrew Henderson Local state representatives blasted the gun-control legislation that was adopted by the state legislature and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo this week. The legislation, which was hastily approved by both houses without any input from the public, infringes on residents’ Constitutional right to bear arms, Oswego County’s state representatives said. The New(…)
by Nicole Reitz Tuesday, Julian Ross, a second grader battling cancer for more than a year, was visited at home by Senator Patty Ritchie and troops from Ft. Drum’s 10th Mountain Division. Ritchie arranged a visit with the Ross family after learning of seven year-old Julian’s interest in all things military. Julian comes from a(…)
Three new local artists are being featured in State Senator Patty Ritchie’s Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence offices as part of the senator’s effort to highlight local creative talent. “From the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario to the many historic buildings and landmarks that dot our region, Central and Northern New York are truly(…)
by Carol Thompson Oswego County Legislature Chairman Fred Beardsley made it clear during Thursday’s meeting of the legislature’s Finance and Personnel Committee that the county’s budget woes are due to the burdensome unfunded mandates that the state continues to pass down to local governments. Department heads offered small cuts that brought the budget under the(…)
by Dean Norton, President of the New York Farm Bureau I am pleased to announce that New York Farm Bureau has recently named Senator Patty Ritchie to our annual “Circle of Friends” list. This legislative award is granted based upon her record of legislative support for New York agriculture and the Farm Bureau. New York Farm Bureau is(…)
