by Sen. James Seward on April 25th

April is “National Donate Life” month, and I recently joined with my New York State Senate colleagues in passing several ..

by Sen. James Seward on April 11th

In last week’s column I focused on several significant elements from the new state budget – record school aid, a ..

by Sen. James Seward on April 4th

The newly enacted state budget, just passed in Albany, includes a number of highlights that will pay real dividends for ..

by Sen. James Seward on March 28th

Completion of an on-time, commonsense state budget has been the top concern in Albany in recent days, but other pieces ..

by Sen. James Seward on March 21st

It is full steam ahead in Albany as work to complete an on-time state budget is underway. While meeting ..

by Sen. James Seward on March 14th

Tax relief is a priority that I have focused on throughout my tenure as a state senator. While a ..

by Sen. James Seward on March 7th

March is American Red Cross Month, a time to recognize the efforts of the professionals and volunteers who constitute the ..

by Sen. James Seward on February 29th

In 2014, the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction was formed to address the serious issue of ..

by Sen. James Seward on February 22nd

As young people consider their futures, some may want to think about working for New York State in various ..

by Sen. James Seward on February 15th

Farming has served as the backbone of New York’s economy for generations, and in my senate district it is a ..