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NYS Families Will Have Greater Access to Affordable Childcare
Apr 06, 2022
Staff Report The New York State Assembly recently passed two bills that would increase access to affordable childcare for families....
RTS, State Lawmakers Support More Funding for Public Transit
Mar 28, 2022
By Tracie Isaactracieisaac@minorityreporter.net New York state lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) would like to see a more...
Local New York Legislators Host Virtual Forum to Discuss Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget
Jan 24, 2022
Carol Elizabeth Owens Senator Samra Brouk (SD-55) , Senator Jeremy Cooney (SD-56), Assembly Member Sarah Clark (AD-136) and Assembly Member...
Monroe County Legislator Sabrina LaMar Becomes Legislature’s First Black Woman to Serve as President
Jan 06, 2022
Carol Elizabeth Owens / carolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net On Mon. Jan. 3, 2022, Monroe County Legislator Sabrina LaMar (27th Dist.)...
Senator Samra Brouk Releases Summary Review of 2021 Legislative Efforts
Dec 29, 2021
Carol Elizabeth Owens Senator Samra Brouk (Dist. 55) released a summary of her 2021 legislative efforts and accomplishments on Dec. 27,...
Do Environmental Protection Laws Only Work When The Economy Is Doing Well?
Dec 23, 2021
Politicians roll back environmental protection laws, claiming to fix the supply-chain crisis. The post Do Environmental Protection Laws...

Greater Rochester NYS Assembly and Senate Delegation Announces More than $4.9 Million Investment in Community’s Anti-Violence Efforts
Dec 22, 2021
Staff report The Greater Rochester Delegation of New York State Assembly and Senate members announced delivery of more than $4.9M...

Funding Measures Sought to Help Lower Child Care Costs in Monroe County
Dec 17, 2021
Staff report Joe Morelle announced he has secured funding to lower the cost of childcare for Monroe County families. Morelle’s...
Samra Brouk, Chair of Senate Committee on Mental Health: Challenges are Everywhere
Sep 20, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Shortly after winning election to the New York state Senate, Samra Brouk launched another...
Hochul Nominates Former Obama Advisor to N.Y.’s Top Financial Post
Aug 31, 2021
Staff report Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial...