State Senator Pamela Helming (NY)
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Recent News About State Senator Pamela Helming (NY)
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Debate intensifies over New York legislation affecting parole and prison closures
Sam Nordquist suffered severe abuse, including physical assault and starvation.
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Senator honors Amy West for contributions during Women's History Month
In recognition of Women's History Month, Senator Pam Helming has acknowledged Amy West for her contributions as a leader, education advocate, and business owner.
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Senator Helming urges governor to lift job ban on former correction officers
Senator Helming has issued a call to Governor Hochul to rescind an executive order that prohibits terminated state correction officers from obtaining state and local employment, including positions in law enforcement.
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Senator Pam Helming receives Daniel O'Connell Award from American-Irish Society
New York State Senator Pamela Helming received the Daniel O’Connell Award at the annual St. Patrick’s Dinner hosted by the American-Irish Legislators Society of New York.
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Senator Helming announces scholarship opportunities for New York students
Senator Pam Helming has announced the availability of four $3,000 scholarships through the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators.
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Senator Helming honors 25 juniors with youth leadership awards
Senator Pam Helming recently honored 25 high school juniors with the 2025 Youth Leadership Recognition Award.
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Correctional officers demand safer conditions amid rising assaults
They gathered around burn barrels to keep warm during the coldest week of winter.
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Senator Helming pushes legislation for better notification on juvenile offenders' release
Senator Helming, alongside law enforcement and school leaders, is advocating for a legislative change to mandate timely communication from state agencies when a felony offender under 18 is released from state custody.
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Senator Helming joins rally advocating for increased CHIPS funding
Senator Pam Helming recently joined local highway superintendents and community members in a rally advocating for increased funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) in the state budget.
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Senator Helming hosts roundtable with municipal clerks
Senator Pam Helming recently held a Municipal Clerks Roundtable at Finger Lakes Community College.
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Senator Helming criticizes DOCCS staffing memo amid rising prison violence
The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) recently circulated a memo indicating that 70% of its original staffing model is now considered the full staffing level.
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Victor student receives NYS Senate Liberty Medal for lifesaving actions
Senator Pam Helming recently awarded Jack Crabbe, a student from Victor, the New York State Senate Liberty Medal.
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City of Canandaigua and Village of Phelps receive state investment awards
Congratulations have been extended to the City of Canandaigua and the Village of Phelps following their recent awards.
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Senator Helming announces new EMS training program at Mount Morris center
Senator Pamela Helming joined Genesee Valley BOCES to announce the launch of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the Mount Morris Career and Technical Education Center.
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Senator Helming awards commendation to Raymond Welker Jr. for decades of firefighting service
Senator Helming recently awarded Raymond "Ray" Welker Jr. of Walworth with a New York State Senate Commendation Award, acknowledging his 70 years of service with the West Walworth Volunteer Fire Department.
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Governor proposes record $252 billion budget amid affordability concerns
Just a week after the Governor acknowledged an affordability crisis, she proposed a record $252 billion spending plan.
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Senator Helming criticizes State of the State Address for being out of touch
This afternoon, a State of the State Address was delivered, which has been characterized as "stagecraft" by Senator Helming.
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Senator Helming re-appointed chair of Senate Republican Conference
Senator Helming has been re-appointed as Chair of the Senate Republican Conference by Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.
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Senator Helming takes oath as New York State legislative session begins
Senator Pam Helming took the oath of office in the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol in Albany on January 8, marking the beginning of the 2025 New York State legislative session.
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Senator Helming calls for realistic energy solutions in state planning
The New York State Energy Planning Board is in the process of revising the state's energy plan as part of its transition to clean energy.