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Media Advisory - Senate Hearing on Mortage Foreclosures

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:14:18 -0400

The New York State Senate Banks Committee, chaired by Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady), will conduct a Public Hearing on the Governor's Program Bill (S.8143) designed to address mortgage foreclosures and subprime lending practices in New...

Local Schools Receive Additional State Aid

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:12:15 -0400

Ten school districts in the four-county 44th State Senate District will share an additional $500,000 in State aid. State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) obtained the special aid to assist districts facing unusual financial pressures.

Senate Passes Bill to Simplify Income Tax Filing

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:22:05 -0400

The State Senate today passed legislation (S.917A) sponsored by Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) which would exempt over a half-million New Yorkers from having to file State income tax returns.

Senator Farley Announces Legislative Grants

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:15:43 -0400

State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) announced that the 2008-2009 Budget approved by the Senate and Assembly includes $6.4 million for Senate "member initiatives" and other Senate grants which were requested by over 160 libra...

Senate Bill Encourages Saving for College

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:11:13 -0400

The State Senate unanimously passed a bill (S.6776) improving New York's College Choice Tuition Savings accounts, commonly called "529" accounts.

Senator Farley Announces Increased State Aid for Local Roads and Bridges

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:14:36 -0400

State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) announced that local governments in his four-county Senate District will receive nearly $13.5 million in State aid for local road and bridge projects, an increase of more than $2 million over last y...

Senator Bruno and Senator Farley Announce Funds to Keep Camp McGregor Open

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:56:32 -0400

Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today joined a rally of hundreds of corrections officers and police officers to announce that the agreed-upon state budget will keep open Camp McGregor in Saratoga County, as well as three other correctional ...

State Senate Passes "Truth in Government Borrowing" Legislation

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:15 -0400

The New York State Senate has unanimously passed legislation requiring disclosure of the full cost of proposed State bond issues. The "Truth in Government Borrowing" bill is sponsored by Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady).

State Senate Passes Bill to Aid Free Health Clinics

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:42:23 -0400

The New York State Senate today unanimously passed legislation to assist the Schenectady Free Health Clinic, and to expand free clinics to other communities. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady), calls for the S...

State Senate Passes Bill to Protect Water Supplies

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:36:05 -0400

The New York State Senate today passed legislation increasing penalties for contamination of public drinking water supplies. The bill, sponsored by Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady), was prompted by concerns over pollution of the Great F...