State Senator Pamela Helming (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Pamela Helming (NY)
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Senator Helming Honors Retired Wood Library Children’s Librarian Mary Ferris with NYS Senate Commendation Award
Senator Pam Helming recently presented Mary Ferris with a New York State Senate Commendation Award in recognition of her 50 years of service to the children and families of the greater Canandaigua community as Wood Library Children’s Librarian. The Commendation Award honors an individual who exemplifies the spirit of community, philanthropy, and leadership.Senator Helming's commendation of Mary Ferris highlighted the librarian's dedication to children and families, emphasizing her unique storytelling abilities and creative approach to engaging young minds through various...
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Senator Helming Statement in Support of Family Farms on National Agriculture Day
Senator Helming highlighted the crucial role of family farms in the economy, stating, "Farming is as vital to our economy as food is to our families. One does not exist without the other." She emphasized the significance of supporting family farms, noting, "The recently-released USDA Census of Agriculture is a reminder of the importance of supporting our family farms and ensuring their success."The Senator also addressed the challenges faced by farmers, pointing out that New York State has lost nearly 2,800 farms and 364,000 acres of farmland since the last Agricultural...
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Senator Helming Recognizes 24 Students with Youth Leadership Recognition Award
Senator Helming presented 24 outstanding juniors from 22 school districts with her 2024 Youth Leadership Recognition Award at a ceremony on March 8. The award program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and achievement in academics, athletics, music, arts, and/or community service. Students were nominated by local educators and community members.“Our young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today. Our region is home to so many outstanding students who serve as role models to their peers. The Youth Leadership program...
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Senator Helming Celebrates Agriculture Literacy Week with Livingston and Monroe County CCE
Senator Helming joins Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. To help celebrate, Senator Helming met with and read a book to two second-grade classrooms at Geneseo Elementary School and a first-grade classroom at Lima Primary School.In a statement, Senator Helming expressed her gratitude towards the two organizations, saying, "I would like to thank Livingston County CCE and Monroe County CCE for their invaluable work teaching our youth about the importance of...
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Senator Helming Meets with Finger Lakes Community Health in Albany
Senator Helming met with Finger Lakes Community Health in Albany to discuss important legislative priorities. During the meeting, Finger Lakes Community Health advocated for their interests, as reported by the organization.Senator Helming has been actively supporting various initiatives to benefit community health centers and healthcare providers. In their own words, Senator Helming stated, "Senator Helming has been advocating to expand billable services for our community health centers, increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, and address the workforce recruitment...
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Senator Helming Statement on Illegal Immigration Crisis
Senator Helming is calling for passage of legislation (S.8533) she co-sponsors that today was named “Laken’s Law” after the horrific murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia. The suspected murderer is a Venezuelan who entered the U.S. illegally and had previously been arrested and released in New York City. Laken’s Law would allow local law enforcement to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and require law enforcement and courts to notify ICE of the arrest or conviction of non-citizens.Senator Helming expressed her...
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Senator Helming Hosts Rochester School for the Deaf in Albany
Senator Helming met with students and staff from Rochester School for the Deaf in Albany to discuss legislative and budgetary priorities. The meeting included Superintendent Antony McLetchie and student representatives advocating for the school's needs.During the encounter, Senator Helming expressed gratitude towards Superintendent McLetchie for his ongoing advocacy efforts. In a statement, Senator Helming said, "Senator Helming thanks Superintendent McLetchie on behalf of his continued advocacy for 4201 schools that serve students who are deaf, blind or have severe...
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Senator Helming Meets with Adventures in Recovery
Senator Helming met with Adventures in Recovery (AIR) of Dansville, NY in Albany as part of 'NY Stand Up for Recovery Day'. The organization, a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), advocates for its legislative priorities by providing a safe and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness, and exciting events.During the meeting, Senator Helming expressed her support for the organization's mission, stating, "Adventures in Recovery is truly making a difference in the lives of those in recovery by empowering them to find their...
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Senator Helming Hosts Local Members of Future Farmers of America in Albany
Senator Helming recently played host to students from Marcus Whitman, Marion, and Lyons Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters in Albany. The gathering aimed to facilitate discussions on FFA and agricultural issues. During the meeting, the students had the opportunity to share insights into their involvement in the program, highlighting the classes they are taking in Animal Science and Environmental Science.As the week of February 17-24, 2024, marks National FFA Week, the event in Albany served as a fitting occasion to promote values such as citizenship, volunteerism,...
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Town of Macedon Awarded $4.5 Million from NY Forward Program
On February 20, Governor Hochul announced that the Town of Macedon has been awarded $4.5 million in state funding from the NY Forward program to revitalize its downtown area and pursue new opportunities for growth.Senator Pam Helming expressed her excitement about the investment, stating, “I’m thrilled to see another 54th District community selected for this state investment. Supervisor Kim Leonard and her team have done amazing work to improve the Route 31 corridor, attract new businesses, expand access to healthcare, and position the town for additional growth. Macedon...