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Area Legislator Matthew Peter Dies At Age 38, Remembered As 'Fierce Public Servant' Area Legislator Matthew Peter Dies At Age 38, Remembered As 'Fierce Public Servant'
Area Legislator Matthew Peter Dies At Age 38, Remembered As 'Fierce Public Servant' Tributes are pouring in from across the political world following the sudden death of a county lawmaker in the region. Albany County Legislator Matthew Peter died Thursday, Dec. 14, at the age of 38, the legislature announced. “It is with tremendous sadness and sorrow that we have learned about the passing of one of our beloved members, Legislator Matthew Peter,” reads the statement. “As we mourn this unbelievable loss, we remember the man that we knew as a fierce public servant, a trusted companion, and a loyal friend.” The statement goes on to describe Peter as “a go-getter” who entered…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Region 'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Region
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Region County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…

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by Michael Mashburn