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Gratitude And Community: A Thanksgiving Message From Assemblyman Blankenbush

I always look forward to the end of November; it means there will be more time to spend home with my wife, Sheila, and I also get to see more of my amazing grandchildren. Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that brings families around the table to...

Halloween Festivities Safety Reminder

We are approaching the end of October, which means the Halloween festivities will begin to pick up. As we dress up and admire the carved pumpkins and spooky decorations, I hope this column will be useful and serve as a reminder of potential hazards on...

Ammunition Background Check Updates

One month has passed since the ammunition background check law was enacted, and my office is still receiving calls from worried residents across the district. Visiting gun shops in light of these recent legal changes was an eye-opening experience. As...

Celebrating Tug Hill Commission’s 50th Anniversary

In the heart of Upstate New York lies a hidden gem, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife and vibrant communities. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tug Hill Commission, an organization that has played...

North Country End of September Fall Activities

After months of unpredictable storms and burning temperatures, we’ve made it to fall. This week, those in the Adirondacks and Thousand Islands-Seaway regions will begin to notice color changes in their landscape. The I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report recorded...

Blankenbush Calls on Governor Hochul To Sign “Direct Pay” Bill into Law

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today announced support for the 2023 “EMS Direct Pay” bill (A.250-A). The current system allows insurance companies to pay ambulance service charges directly to the patient unless the ambulance company...

Inhale Knowledge This School Year, Not Chemicals

Children are replacing blowing bubbles with puffing out smoke. More than 2.5 million middle and high-school students are vape users and unfortunately, this smoke is unlike any other inhalants. It's light and doesn't linger, making it undetectable for...

Solar Farm Blast Exposes Startling Safety Gaps in Rush Towards Electric Paradise

As you may have heard, there was an explosion at a solar farm in Jefferson County earlier this month. This incident left the village of Chaumont air plagued with residue of lithium battery chemicals for 24 hours. The infected air lingered for over five...

Pumped Up Prices: New York’s Inflated Gas Cost

Gas prices are edging closer to the $4 mark in New York, and it is not a sudden phenomenon. This price surge has been building up over the past months as the cost of living continues its relentless climb. The soaring gas prices are not just accidental;...

Statement From Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush and Scott Gray on Monday’s Ef-3 Tornado in Lewis and Jefferson County

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On Monday, Aug. 7, the National Weather Service issued four warnings for Lewis and Jefferson counties after a tornado hit the area in the evening. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s classification as EF-3 tornado, the third most severe...
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