Grady Thompson 's Stories

AARP applauds choice of Lupardo as new Chair of Assembly Committee on Aging

ALBANY – AARP New York–formerly the American Association for Retired Persons–commended New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie late last ..

‘Growing Our Agri-Future’ to bring agriculture into classrooms

by Grady Thompson on January 9th

Senator Fred Akshar joined officials from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Broome-Tioga BOCES, and superintendents representing schools throughout the 52nd District ..

Crouch blasts Cuomo’s minimum wage task force

by Grady Thompson on January 6th

BINGHAMTON – In light of the minimum wage hike that has taken effect in 2017, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that ..

Stewart's Shops to hold grand opening on Friday

by Grady Thompson on January 6th

SHERBURNE – Stewart's Shops is holding a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store located at ..

Governor Cuomo proposes free college tuition for middle class families

by Grady Thompson on January 5th

ALBANY – Earlier this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the first signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free ..

Senator Akshar releases statement on new laws taking effect in 2017

by Grady Thompson on January 3rd

NEW YORK – With the passing of the new year, a number of new laws have taken effect throughout New ..

Former New Berlin Town Justice named co-chair of new LGBT Commission

by Grady Thompson on December 30th

NEW YORK – The Honorable Elizabeth A. Garry of the Supreme Court Appellate Division was recently named co-chair of the ..

Schumer sticks a pin in all 62 counties for 18th year in a row

by Grady Thompson on December 28th

NEW YORK – On December 21, Senator Charles E. Schumer officially completed his 18th consecutive tour of all 62 New ..

YMCA continues Open Doors Scholarship Program for those in need

by Grady Thompson on December 27th

NORWICH – For years, the Norwich Family YMCA has been deemed the place to be for many. Unfortunately, some people ..

First female Bishop of CNY to officiate Christmas Eve Episcopal servies

by Grady Thompson on December 23rd

CHENANGO COUNTY – The Right Reverend Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe– the new Bishop of Central New York and the first woman ..