State Lawmakers are reacting to the Governor’s State of the State address & Executive Budget proposal. State Senator Jim Seward comments:

(Seward 1-14-16)

Assemblyman Bill Magee also commented:

(Magee 1-14-16)

Magee will once again Chair the Assembly Agriculture Committee. Lawmakers will begin working on the Budget plan and other aspects of the Governor’s agenda. They have until April 1st to get the budget passed.
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Firefighters in Unadilla responded to a Structure Fire at Prentice Gorge Road Wednesday afternoon. The fire was called in by the owner at about 1:00 PM, all occupants escaped without injury, but the house was a total loss. Firefighters from Unadilla, Otego, Wells Bridge & Gilbertsville responded, with no injuries reported.
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The State Department of Health today announced an agreement with CVS/pharmacy that will help prevent opioid overdose deaths in New York State. This agreement is already in effect, it authorizes 479 CVS pharmacy locations across the State to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Pharmacists are currently receiving training and ordering naloxone for their stores. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, When administered either through injection or by nasal spray, naloxone temporarily blocks the effects of opioids, allowing a stricken individual to regain consciousness and resume normal breathing.
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A Johnson City man has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after Narcan was administered for a heroin overdose. Broome County Deputies responded to a residence of 36-year-old Eric Purdy for 2 adults who were unresponsive possibly due to a drug overdose. The residence was also occupied by 3 children, 1 of the children called their mother for help when Purdy would not respond. Purdy and another adult male were found unresponsive; Purdy woke up, while the other adult male required Narcan. Purdy is charged with 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, he faces court action at a later date.
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Governor Cuomo reminds out-of-state snowmobile enthusiasts that Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend will be a free snowmobiling weekend in New York State. From Saturday January 16 to Monday the 18th, state registration requirements, including DMV fees, will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobilers. Outside of this limited time event for out-of-state snowmobilers, every sled must have a valid New York registration. More details are available through the state DMV.
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Local lawmakers are weighing in on the Governor’s State of the State address & Budget Presentation. First, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch:

(Crouch 1-14-16)

Assemblyman Pete Lopez Comments:

(Lopez 1-14-16)

Both houses of the Legislature will now get to work on getting the budget passed by April 1st, as well as getting agreements on the rest of the Governor’s agenda.
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The Binghamton Senators announced they have reached an agreement with Broome County to have their home games played at the  through the 2018-19 season. This lease agreement with the county now aligns with the B-Sens current affiliation agreement with the Ottawa Senators.
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