Local Government News
Chemung County Celebrates Older Americans Month with Distinguished Volunteer Awards
Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care will celebrate Older Americans Month on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Elmira, NY. The event will honor the Distinguished Volunteers of the Year Awards, as announced by the department. According to the department, "The Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Awards will be presented to six county residents who are 60 years of age or older for ongoing devotion of time and talent to make a great impact on others without pay or compensation."In addition to the awards ceremony, the...
O’Mara on late state budget: ‘Most bloated and wasteful government budget in America’
Albany, N.Y., April 22—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) criticized the final 2024-2025 New York State budget as he called it "the most bloated and wasteful government budget in America." O’Mara, expressing concern over the budget increase and lack of meaningful relief, highlighted the implications for New York taxpayers and the state's economy.O’Mara emphasized the financial strain on taxpayers, stating, “New York State taxpayers today and long into the future already face trying to afford, and live, and work under the most bloated and wasteful government budget...