Coronoavirus Help for Workers Apr 14, 2020 The Federal Government has passed the CARES Act, which extends unemployment benefits. There is help for those who have had their employment interrupted by Covid-19.
Friend Opposes $212 Billion Budget That Puts Illegal Immigrants Before Struggling Small Businesses Apr 6, 2021 “The budget agreement being passed now has the largest spending this state has ever seen – $212 billion with $5 billion in new taxes despite the significant federal aid New York just received. This budget is irresponsible and doesn’t...
Area State Legislators Renew Call to Reopen Schools Apr 6, 2021 Elmira — State lawmakers from across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions today renewed their call for Governor Andrew Cuomo to give the go-ahead to allow all schools to return to full-time, in-person classroom instruction.The move has also...
Friend Calling for Release of $1.3 Billion in Fed Aid Given to NY to Help Renters and Small Rental Property Owners Mar 31, 2021 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) is calling on the governor to send a message of necessity to allow the Legislature to approve the appropriation bill which would release $1.3 billion in federal aid passed by Congress in December 2020....
Area State Legislators Get Behind Call from Area School Superintendents to Reopen Schools Mar 22, 2021 State lawmakers from across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions are getting behind area school superintendents and joining the call for the Cuomo administration to give the go-ahead to allow all schools to return to full-time, in-person classroom...
Area State Legislators Get Behind Call from Area School Superintendents to Reopen Schools - Letter Mar 22, 2021
Friend Calls Governor’s Persistent Restaurant and Bar Curfew Nonsensical Mar 18, 2021 Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) is disappointed by the governor’s announcement that he plans to keep in place the 11 p.m. curfew for restaurants and bars, along with the food requirement with alcoholic drink purchases. These...
Friend: Assembly Majority Still Want to Hike Taxes by $14.6 Billion Despite NY Receiving $24 Billion in Federal Aid Mar 15, 2021 “Assembly Majority can’t seem to help themselves. We just received nearly $24 billion from the federal government in aid and $5.7 billion in increased tax receipts, yet, still, Assembly Majority members want to impose another $14.6 billion...
Friend Rejects Assembly Majority Bill Which Extends Governor’s Special Powers Mar 5, 2021 “Assembly Majority need to come clean – the bill they claim strips the governor of his emergency powers actually extends it for as long as he sees fit. They have been lying to the press, New Yorkers and themselves, taking a victory lap on...
Lack Of Protocol Has Forced New York Into Current Gun Regulation Disaster Feb 28, 2013 As each year progresses, we in the New York State Legislature are forced to face many challenging obstacles. For the sake of good government, certain protocols have been enacted to provide time for public input and allow elected officials to offer amendments...
Cutting Red Tape In The New York Wine Industry Jun 17, 2011 Throughout New York State, we have seen how independent vineyards can deploy traditional techniques to generate a regionally unique agricultural product. Now, we must cut the red tape to allow such a beneficial product to be sold and marketed more widely...
Important School Budget Votes Are Right Around The Corner May 6, 2011 It is that time of year when members of the community gather to vote on school budgets. These votes are important as they determine the educational direction of a school and the fiscal responsibilities of a community. I encourage taking an active role...
Nuclear Power Still Safe, Despite Distortions Mar 28, 2011 In light of the tragic events in Japan it seems to me appropriate to consider the safety of nuclear energy in New York State. In doing so, however, we must address not only the fear we all face, but also the facts at hand. In times of crisis and chaos,...