Thousand of New Yorkers spent some time recently rallying against high taxes. Tax Day Tea (Taxed Enough Already) Parties took place nationwide on April 15th, and several were held right here in the 51st district. The Boston-like tea parties were an opportunity for people to vent their anger over their ever-growing tax bills. I too feel the frustration expressed by these hard working, overburdened taxpayers.

The Herkimer County Humane Society is holding its annual flower sale on Friday, May 15th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the humane society located on Route 5s, Mohawk.

Do you have a room in your house in need of rehabilitation? Would you like to replace old carpeting or a tired couch?
The Rehab-A-Room raffle, presented by Valley Health Services, allows the lucky winner to rehabilitate a room of choice in your home.

ONEONTA – Senator James L. Seward (R/I/C- Oneonta) recently commented on Tax Day Tea (Taxed Enough Already) Parties occurring in his district.

On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009, the Herkimer County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff will be distributing the trees, shrubs, groundcovers and planting accessories that were ordered by many local residents during their annual tree and shrub sale.

Senate Democrats held a recent press conference in New York City touting a plan to revive the STAR property tax rebate checks. Unfortunately this is nothing more than a desperate attempt to divert attention from their votes to eliminate the tax relief program. They stole the car last month; now they want to return it.

Elmira College has released its Dean’s List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2009 term. The Dean’s List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the Winter 2009 academic term.

ONEONTA -- New York State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today announced that Jackie Hinckley of Richfield Springs has been selected as a 2009 New York State “Woman of Distinction.”