Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that new policies that help low-income and middle-class families will take effect as we ring in the New Year on Jan. 1. These measures, including paid family leave and a higher minimum wage, are designed...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that legislation she authored to direct the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to report out on deer management techniques has been signed into law (Ch. 466 of 2017). ...

“At this year’s Regional Economic Development Council Awards, Central New York received $86.4 million to fund projects across our region. These critical investments will help strengthen our local infrastructure and expand workforce training initiatives...

“Children are our nation’s future. Yet, far too often they bear the brunt of unfair political decisions that endanger their health and wellbeing. That’s why I’m calling on Congress to reauthorize funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced legislation she authored waiving the state application fee for civil service exams for honorably discharged veterans has been signed into law (Ch. 404 of 2017). “The brave men and women...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that legislation she helped pass to permit school districts to offer real property tax exemptions to veterans has been signed into law (Ch. 376 of 2017). “The brave men and women who...

Assemblymember Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that she held a press conference with Assemblyman Matthew Titone (D-Staten Island) on Tuesday in Albany to promote legislation she authored to combat deer overpopulation and the spread of tick-borne...

“The Trump administration’s decision to roll back federal requirements for employers to provide coverage for birth control is a huge blow to women’s rights, leaving many women scrambling to figure out how they will afford this critical piece of...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that her bill to allow election inspectors to split shifts was signed into law (Ch. 293 of 2017). “We would not be able to exercise our right to vote without the help of the workers who make...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) and Senator David Valesky (D-Oneida) announced that joint legislation they authored to direct the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to report on deer management techniques has passed the...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that two resolutions she introduced passed the Assembly. The first proclaims June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day and the second urges the New York State congressional delegation to ensure female...

Graduating classes all across Central New York are in the final days of their high school careers. Soon, they’ll be walking across the stage to receive their diplomas and turning their tassels with their classmates. As the mother of a high school...

On Memorial Day, we’re reminded that freedom is certainly not free. Since our country’s earliest days, countless brave individuals have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect the rights we hold so dear. This holiday commemorates our fallen...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that she is working to help pass several measures to modernize the state’s election process and make voting easier for New Yorkers. “If we want to get people out to vote, we need to provide...

Our current major power sources come from oil and gas (fossil fuels) and nuclear power. We know, however, that oil and gas are finite resources, and further, they contribute as pollutants to the environment, emitting greenhouse gases, effecting our land,...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced she has been appointed as chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Women Veterans. Currently, Hunter is the only female veteran in the New York State Legislature and previously served in the U.S. Army,...

Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that the 2017-18 state budget provides substantial investments in workforce development, affordable housing and infrastructure, as well as allows ride-hailing to operate upstate and combats the heroin...

“Today, I voted to keep the state government open by passing a budget extender. While it was not the outcome I was hoping for, it will prevent a state government shutdown that would’ve devastated Central New York. “Without this measure, schools...

While the weather may not always reflect it, spring is upon us. As we start to venture outside more often, it’s important to remember the potential dangers tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease present to Central New Yorkers. In last year’s budget...

“The fight for education justice is now more important than ever with Governor Cuomo’s proposal to change the Foundation Aid formula. These changes would completely eliminate any obligation within the formula to provide the level of funding necessary...