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The New York legislature has passed A.8888, an Act to amend the Public Service Law, making New York the fifth state in the nation to eliminate the outdated customer charge for fracked gas expansion, known as the “100-foot rule," one of three policies in the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act (NY HEAT Act). The …
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The New York State Senate approved a bill on Monday that would allow people facing terminal diagnoses to end their lives on their own terms, which the bill’s proponents say would grant a measure of autonomy to New Yorkers in their final days. The bill, which passed the State Assembly earlier this year, will now …
"Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Senate, and the Assembly have enacted a landmark state budget that delivers critical investments in conservation, land stewardship, and environmental justice. The new State Budget for FY2026 being finalized in the State Legislature provides significant funding for Adirondack programs that will meet key challenges for the Adirondack Park …
Nearly 80 million Americans receive health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, which provide critical care throughout all stages of life. Medicaid covers everything from childbirth to nursing home care and everything in between. In NY21, Rep. Elise M. Stefanik's district, the 229,888 people on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health care under …
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Rally for Ukraine and DemocracySaturday, March 8thMarcy Field, Keene NY.
All are invited to a 2.23-mile snowshoe at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site on February 23 at 1 PM to honor the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery. Ahmaud’s mother, Wanda Cooper Jones, founded The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation to promote love, empathy, and equality. Inspired by their annual “Run with Maud” in Brunswick, GA, we …
AVfC Board President Kary Johnson was featured in a story by North Country Public Radio on the President's Day protest in Elizabethtown, NY, a gathering braved by truly hardy Adirondackers on a frigid day. Here is the full speech: "Hello everyone. Thank you, Martha, for your leadership in organizing this and to all the leaders …
The Essex County Democratic Committee, the Franklin County Democratic Committee, and Adirondack Voters For Change will co-host a meet and greet event for Blake Gendebien, the presumptive Democratic Party Candidate for Congress in New York's 21st Congressional District on Saturday, February 22 from 1:30PM until 3:30PM. The event will take place at the AVFC Community Hub,38 …
One of our most recent partners in fighting for democracy is Chop Wood, Carry NY, an action-oriented newsletter giving timely info on New York events and issues to keep watch on. Author Lydia Howrillka, a NY activist and educator, maintains a running commentary on her own Substack , well worth checking out.
The speed with which our government is being overrun by an unelected group of malicious actors is breathtaking. As Yale historian Timothy Snyder writes, "Of course it's a coup. "The ongoing actions by Musk and his followers are a coup because the individuals seizing power have no right to it. Elon Musk was elected to …
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