Great Chazy River waterfront revitalization plan passed by Senate
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would designate the Great Chazy River an inland waterway making the communities along the river eligible for grants...
View ArticleSenate approves bill to support private land stewardship
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would create a New York state tax credit for a portion of property taxes paid on privately held lands enrolled in a...
View ArticleSenate approves Battenkill waterfront revitalization bill
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would designate the Battenkill an inland waterway making the communities along the river eligible for grants under the...
View ArticleSenate OKs massage therapist continuing education bill
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little to permit licensed massage therapists from other states and countries to provide hands-on clinical instruction at...
View ArticleSenate passes women's equality legislation
Bills Approved To Prevent Discrimination Based on Family Status; Stop Housing Discrimination Against Domestic Violence Victims;and Ensure Equal Pay for WomenThe New York State Senate today passed three...
View ArticleWaterfront revitalization bills pass Legislature
The State Senate and Assembly have approved five bills designating Chateaugay Lake, Little Ausable River, Great Chazy River, Schroon River and Battenkill as inland waterways making the communities...
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Senate task force makes recommendations to address Lyme Disease
Senator Betty Little, a member of the New York State Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases, joined her colleagues today in releasing a report that provides a comprehensive set of...
View ArticleUniversal signage to warn of aquatic invasive species threat
The State Legislature has approved a measure directing the Department of Environmental Conservation to design and post at public boat launches a universal sign warning of the threat of aquatic invasive...
View ArticleBill adds Franklin and Warren County Family Court Judgeships
Senator Betty Little lauded passage of legislation in the New York State Senate today that adds 25 new Family Court judgeships including in Franklin and Warren counties. The measure passed the...
View ArticleSenior health fair in Queensbury slated for September 13th
Free flu shots and vision and hearing screenings are among the services that will be offered at a Senior Health Fair on Saturday, September 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Queensbury Activity Center on...
View ArticleNew law to aid invasive species fight
Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday approved legislation directing the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to design and post at public boat launches a universal sign warning of the threat of...
View ArticleLittle to continue leading Senate Tourism committee
State Senator Betty Little today announced she will again chair the Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation. Little has served as the chairwoman the past four years.“We’ve...
View ArticleI LOVE NY Mobile app promotes tourism
New York’s recently unveiled I LOVE NY mobile app was the highlight of a Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting in Albany today.Senator Betty Little, who chairs the...
View ArticleSenate OKs IRONMAN Lake Placid bill
Legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would authorize out-of-state health care professionals to provide services for athletes competing in the IRONMAN Lake Placid event was approved today...
View ArticleLittle: Check for safety recalls when vehicles are inspected
The State Senate Transportation Committee today approved legislation (S.4296) sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would require registered owners be notified of any manufacturer recall notices when...
View ArticleSenate approves town speed limit mandate relief measure
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would authorize towns to set speed limits within their jurisdictions. Villages, cities and towns with large...
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Ben Osborn inducted into Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame
Lake George native, Corporal Ben Osborn, was inducted into the New York State Veterans’ Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Albany on Tuesday, May 19. State Senator Betty Little nominated Osborn, who was...
View ArticleSenate OKs Women's Suffrage Anniversary Commission
The State Senate today approved legislation that would create a New York State Women's Suffrage 100th Anniversary Commemoration Commission. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Betty Little, said the goal is...
View ArticleProposed law would help with removal of disruptive campers
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would aid campgrounds acting to remove disruptive guests. Little said the law would bring campgrounds in line with...
View ArticleSenate bill would help Chester convert to biomass boiler
The State Senate today approved legislation that would help the Town of Chester finance the cost of a new wood pellet heating system by extending the length of time it may bond for the project from 10...
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