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Statement from Republican Leader Rob Ortt On Passage of Latest Criminal-Coddling Bill in Albany
New York is facing a violent crime crisis. In the final days of the legislative session, Senate Democrats are once again putting...
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt On the Senate Democrats’ Gun Control Legislation
Recent heartbreaking tragedies have left all of us mourning. As public officials, we want to put an end to these despicable acts of...
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt On Final District Maps
Today marks a victory for New Yorkers. I thank Judge McAllister and Special Master, Jonathan Cervas, for their good, honest work to...
May 21, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Tragic Shooting at Buffalo Supermarket
The tragic shooting that occurred in a Buffalo supermarket Saturday afternoon is heartbreaking for our community and people all across...
May 14, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt
On the passage of the Brian Benjamin Bail Out Bill Every Legislator who supported this pathetic deal should be embarrassed. ###
May 2, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt
On Bill to Drop Disgraced LG Brian Benjamin From the Ballot Once again, Democrats in Albany are prioritizing party politics with their...
Apr 30, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on The NYS Court of Appeals Ruling
The decision today from the Court of Appeals affirms our position that under One-Party Rule, Albany politicians engaged in obvious...
Apr 27, 20221 min read


Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Democrat Efforts to Remove Benjamin From the Ballot
The law isn’t flawed, Kathy Hochul’s judgment is — and if the Legislature goes along with this crooked scheme, so is theirs. For the past...
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin's Arrest
Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin’s arrest today on federal corruption charges is another stain on New York State Government, and calls...
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Statement From Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the Democrats' Dangerous Bail Reform Laws
From the back-room-deals of one of the most secretive state budget processes in New York’s history, out came tiny tweaks to the...
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the News of Three Buffalo Police Officers Shot
The news of three Buffalo police officers shot tonight is heartbreaking, and another reminder of the bravery and sacrifice made by our...
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Reports of Possible Changes to “Bail Reform”
For more than two years, Senate Republicans have joined law enforcement, district attorneys and crime victims in calling out Albany’s...
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the State of Emergency Extension
Families, businesses and municipalities are sick and tired of having their lives dictated by executive order and mandates. Despite a...
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Statement from Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the Shameful use of 9/11 Imagery by Sen Jackson & May
This shameful use of 9/11 imagery offends every New Yorker. Senator Rachel May and Senator Robert Jackson today used a horrific attack on...
Mar 8, 20221 min read


statement from senate republican leader rob ortt on the end of the mask mandate for school children
The unmasking of our school children is a long overdue victory for kids and parents, educators, and common sense. It is time to put my...
Feb 27, 20221 min read


Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the Mask Mandate in Schools and Daycare Centers
Today, Senate Republicans put forward an amendment to finally end the mask mandate in schools and daycare centers, but not one Senate...
Feb 14, 20221 min read


Statement from senate republican leader rob ortt on the mask mandate announcement by the governor
The end of the ‘business mask mandate’ is long overdue. But it is absolutely outrageous that Governor Hochul is extending her mask...
Feb 9, 20221 min read


statement from senate republican leader rob ortt on the new york mask mandate
As states and entire nations drop pandemic-era restrictions, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is fighting tooth and nail to keep her...
Feb 7, 20221 min read


statement from senate republican leader rob ortt on the redistricting vote
The question of who represents New Yorkers in Albany and Washington is a matter that greatly affects our day-to-day lives. In 2014, and...
Feb 3, 20221 min read


statement from leader ortt on the disastrous decision by the farm labor wage board
The decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board is the latest disastrous policy under Democrat One-Party rule that is killing our state. By...
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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