For a good part of his life, and to the benefit of his home county, Jim Seward was our state senator. First elected in 1986, when he was 38, he served 17 terms, and retired in 2020, after 33 years in Albany. He represented all of us in Otsego, Cortland, and Schoharie counties, and some of us in Chenango, Tompkins, Cayuga, Delaware, and Ulster counties, fighting hard for what he believed to be the right ideas and opportunities for our…
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Sen. James Seward
To me, the hymn/song “To Be a Pilgrim” is appropriate in describing Seward not only as a family man, but also as a public servant. Another song that comes to mind is “I Vow to Thee My Country.”…
My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and the entire Seward family. May God bless them in their time of mourning and may God bless my friend, Sen. James Seward.…
At the Susquehanna SPCA, we try to empower people to join our mission and to provide assistance for the animal they are calling about. Maybe we can talk them through their situation and advise on the food and supplies they need to care for the animal themselves. Maybe we can rehome their pet, but we need them to foster the animal for a while.…
Jim was a devoted public servant who would cross the aisle to serve all the municipalities in his jurisdiction, regardless of political party.…
Seward Honors Sheila Serbay For Promoting ‘Food vs. Fuel’ ALBANY – Sheila Serbay, a SUNY Oneonta psychology professor who organizes the annual “Food vs. Fuel” drive for needy seniors, was honored by Sen. James Seward (R-Milford) as part of the New York State Office for the Aging 2015 Senior Citizens Day Celebration in Albany on Tuesday, May 5. “Our senior citizens are vital community members who offer a great perspective on so many topics,” said Senator Seward. “The extremely active seniors…
Gelbsman May Succeed Schwerd On IDA Board By JIM KEVLIN Given a colleague’s legal troubles, county Rep. Craig Gelbsman, R-Oneonta, is in line for appointment as liaison to the county IDA, the Industrial Development Agency spearheading redevelopment of Pony Farm Industrial Park. He would replace county Rep. Betty Anne Schwerd, R-Edmeston, who District Attorney John Muehl said is under investigation for misuse of campaign funds following a complaint by her former employer, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford. The idea of…