Blankenbush on Flooding Across District 117
Aug 10, 2024
“My Assembly District is towns and villages in Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida and St. Lawrence Counties. Although all counties had detrimental impacts from the most recent storm, this time St. Lawrence was hit the hardest, followed by Jefferson, Lewis and...
In The Wake of Devastating Storms, Volunteer Fire Departments Are More Important Than Ever
Jul 29, 2024
Over the past month, torrential storms and extreme weather have devastated Lewis County. Without the support of our volunteer fire departments across the county, the devastation could have been exponentially worse. This is a prime example of the importance...
Blankenbush Reacts to Prison Closures in New York
Jul 18, 2024
Today, President Summers and Executive Vice President Keough announced the closure of the Great Meadow Correctional Facility as well as the Sullivan Correctional Facility. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced these facilities...
The “Emergency Response” Standard Would Devastate Volunteer Fire Departments
Jul 12, 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for creating rules and regulations to keep workers safe in private and public industries across all 50 states in the US. While good work is done to protect workers, the newly proposed...
Fun in the Sun!
Jun 24, 2024
Summer is finally here, and with it comes a slew of outdoor activities across our district. Up here in the North Country and the Mohawk Valley, our counties dotted with small villages are distinctly different from the rest of the state. From fantastic...