Senator Rachel May

Republican Sen. Joe Griffo of Rome and Democrat Rachel May of Syracuse share some of their proposals, along with assemblymembers Bill Magnarelli and Al Stirpe. They also offer their thoughts on some of Governor Hochul's proposals.

May is seeking her fourth term against a political newcomer.

There's optimism that an expanded bottle bill may get a vote, as well as a measure that aims to reduce plastic packaging.

In his first month in office, Alexander Marion conducted an analysis of the impact of NYS AIM funding on the city, which has remained flat since 2012.

He'll likely have to vie for the GOP nomination against Fanny Villarreal, who announced her bid a week earlier.

Villarreal brings her long-time connections to community to the race for the 48th senate district

Home health care workers and their allies say a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul would unfairly return home care workers back to the minimum wage, after receiving an increase last year.

Senator Rachel May confirmed in Albany that Health Commissioner James MacDonald will provide a timeline for the cleanup and overhaul of the Watershed Rules and Regulations at Owasco Lake.

She's new chair of the Senate Cities 2 committee, where she'll focus on issues unique to upstate cities. May also has legislation ready to address water quality and affordable housing.

The Statewide Senior Action Council bestowed Sen. Rachel May with its lifetime achievement award to commemorate the senator's dedication to senior citizen well being.