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Herkimer County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.5% of income in Herkimer County, providing an average of $3,682 per capita to residents.

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 26, 2025

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In 2022, Herkimer County ranks 14th among New York counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,978

In 2022, residents of Herkimer County received an average of $13,978 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in New York.

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Board announces committee meeting cancellations and schedules new hearings

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 24, 2025

Finance and Shared Services Committee meetings have been canceled, as per the recent announcement.

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Schoharie County: Income Maintenance made up 2.7% of total income in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Schoharie County, providing an average of $1,325 per capita to residents.

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Changes ahead: Understanding new driver’s license requirements in New York state

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 19, 2025

Residents of New York State are reminded of the upcoming changes in identification requirements.

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Delaware County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Delaware County, providing an average of $1,275 per capita to residents.

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Fulton County residents received $14,858 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking sixth in New York

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fulton County received an average of $14,858 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in New York.

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Montgomery County: Residents received $93.36 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $1,881 per capita to residents.

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Robert Smullen joins higher education budget committee

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 13, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen has been named to the Higher Education Budget Committee for the Assembly Minority Conference.

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Assemblyman Smullen congratulates Carlos Gorman for receiving EOP Student Excellence Award

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 12, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen has extended his congratulations to Carlos Gorman, a student at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College.

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Otsego County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Otsego County, providing an average of $1,177 per capita to residents.

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Montgomery County ranks fourth highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $15,025 in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $15,025 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in New York.

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Board releases updates on resolutions and meetings

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

Resolution No. 32 concerning the standard workday was discussed in a recent board meeting, as indicated by the released documents.

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Fulton County: Income Maintenance made up 3.5% of total income in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $1,780 per capita to residents.

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Lawmakers urge increase in CHIPS funding at Herkimer press conference

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 6, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen held a press conference on March 6, 2025, at the Town of Herkimer Highway Department to advocate for increased funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) in the state budget.

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Assemblyman unveils memorial sign for son killed in road accident

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 3, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen held a press conference at the Bellevue Woman’s Center on March 3, 2025, to unveil a memorial sign for his late son, Alexander John “AJ” Smullen.

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Herkimer County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Mohawk Valley Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Herkimer County, providing an average of $1,597 per capita to residents.

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Delaware County imposes temporary road weight limits due to highway conditions

By Mohawk Valley Times | Feb 27, 2025

Pursuant to Section 1650, Article 4 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Delaware County has announced temporary road closures for certain county roads.

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Assemblyman demands safety improvements after pedestrian deaths on Route 7

By Mohawk Valley Times | Feb 26, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen has called for urgent measures to improve traffic safety on New York Route 7 in Niskayuna following a second pedestrian fatality in just over a year.

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Assemblyman introduces traffic safety memorial law honoring his late son

By Mohawk Valley Times | Feb 25, 2025

Assemblyman Robert Smullen, representing the Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks, introduced Assembly Bill A.3938 at a press conference in Albany on February 25, 2025.