State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) has introduced legislation (S.6965) building upon “Buy Local” movements to increase awareness of restaurants that sell New York-grown products, thereby helping to strengthen the state’s important agricultural industry. 

Senator Valesky, along with his colleagues in the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) will release a report and two pieces of legislation at a press conference at 2 p.m. today in Albany. 

The legislation, along with companion legislation (S.6964) sponsored by Senator David Carlucci (D-Clarkstown), will build upon the successful “Pride of New York” program by creating two additional designations: “Dine: Pride of New York” will focus on restaurants and “Shop: New York” on markets. 

“Our goal is to make these symbols the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for New Yorkers who want to buy local and eat local,” Senator Valesky...

Senator Valesky releases the latest ad for his campaign. Dave highlights what makes this region so special--its people--and re-emphasizes his commitment to put Central New York first. 

Andrew Cuomo told a packed room during a rally in Cazenovia that he needs partners like Senator Dave Valesky in Albany. 

"If you want the types of reforms we need to change Albany, then I need Dave Valesky in the Senate. Dave is a reformer and I need him in Albany to help me reform the system."

Cuomo was in town to deliver his message of changing New York for the better, and encouraged the 100-plus attendees to make their voices heard by voting on Election Day.

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