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The Wonder Twins on changing Albany

"State Sen. Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo, who sponsored the legislation in the Senate, said state officials estimate there are 50,000 incidents where stopped school buses are passed each day across New York State." Mounted camera's are a common sense safety law. We shouldn't fear for our child's safety when going to and from school.

Congratulations State Senator Shelley Mayer on this historic legislation! This will encourage more women to run for office without compromising the care for their children "In New York, about 33% of the state’s executive and legislative officials are women, compared with a national average of 29%, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. The measure amends state election law to allow campaign funds to be used to pay child care expenses that are incurred in the campaign or in the execution of the duties of public office or party position and goes into effect in 60 days."

https://subscriber.politicopro.com//gianaris-touts-2-new-c "Democratic candidates throughout the state are emerging this election cycle much earlier than normal. Assemblyman Sean Ryan (D-Buffalo) has begun to raise money for a potential bid to succeed Sen. Chris Jacobs (D-Buffalo)... Michelle Hinchey, a cable network executive, announced plans last week to challenge Sen. George Amedore (R-Rotterdam). She’s the daughter of the late Maurice Hinchey, a Democrat who won 10 terms in an overlapping congressional district.And on Monday, Hilda Rosario Escher will announce a campaign against Sen. Joe Robach (R-Greece)."

"The Bronx hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Aug. 9 at St. Barnabas Hospital. People interested in participating in the hearings are asked to RSVP to [email protected]."

"Stewart-Cousins led the Senate Democrats to their first majority in a decade in the 2018 elections. The resounding victory has left the Democrats with 40 members in their conference in the 63 seat chamber. It's the largest Democratic majority in history. During the legislative session, the new Senate Democratic majority passed a sweeping agenda that includes measures on abortion rights, campaign finance reform, and tenant and immigrant protections."