Past News Releases

2008
12-01-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH HONORS PRESTON REED WITH THE EXCELSIOR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
12-01-2008 -- Finch Highlights Need for Immediate Property Tax Cap
08-20-2008 -- FINCH VOTES "NO" ON TAX INCREASE
08-08-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH PRESENTS NICHOLAS HOLCOMB OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAMP
07-10-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES INCREASED EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
06-26-2008 -- FINCH STANDS UP FOR RESTORATION OF SNOWMOBILE FUND
06-24-2008 -- ASSEMBLY SESSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LOST PRIORITIES
06-19-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH CELEBRATES DAIRY DAY
06-12-2008 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES GOVERNOR'S SUPPORT FOR TRUCK TRAFFIC CONTROL
06-10-2008 -- FINCH ENCOURAGES STUDENT LITERACY WITH SUMMER READING PROGRAM
06-02-2008 -- REPORT BY SUOZZI COMMISSION MIRRORS FINCH'S PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
05-28-2008 -- FINCH JOINS COLLEAGUES IN FIGHT TO LOWER HEATING COSTS FOR NEXT WINTER
05-23-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES NEW LAW THAT WILL MAKE SAVING FOR COLLEGE EASIER
05-20-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH AND COLLEAGUES SUCCEED IN KEEPING BIG TRUCKS OFF OF SMALL LOCAL ROADS
05-08-2008 -- Gary D. Finch, 123^rd Assembly District – Re-election Announcement
05-07-2008 -- Statement from Assemblyman Gary Finch (R,C - Springport)
04-17-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES BREAST CANCER HOTLINE
04-16-2008 -- FINCH STANDS UP FOR SNOWMOBILERS' RIGHTS
04-09-2008 -- FINCH STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF 2008-09 STATE BUDGET
03-28-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH JOINS CORRECTIONS OFFICERS IN FIGHT TO KEEP CAMP PHARSALIA OPEN
03-19-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH APPOINTED TO JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
03-12-2008 -- Assemblyman Finch Reacts to Eliot Spitzer's Resignation
03-10-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH WELCOMES MARATHON FIELD HOCKEY TEAM
03-10-2008 -- Statement from Assemblyman Gary Finch Re: Reaction to Governor Spitzer
03-07-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR JUSTICE COURTS
03-03-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR LIBRARIES IN 123RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
02-25-2008 -- PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM ONLINE SEXUAL PREDATORS
02-21-2008 -- SHIFTING COSTS TO COUNTIES WILL LEAD TO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
02-13-2008 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH VOTES FOR PASSAGE OF NYRA EXTENSION
02-11-2008 -- TAX FORMS AVAILABLE AT ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH'S AUBURN OFFICE
01-25-2008 -- Finch Announces New Civil Service Corrections Officer Exam
01-23-2008 -- Finch: Governor’s Executive Budget Fails to Solve Long Term Problems
01-16-2008 -- Finch Cautiously Optimistic Following Governor’s ‘State of Upstate’ Address
01-15-2008 -- Finch: Village of Owego Receives Grant to Restore Downtown Owego Historic District
01-09-2008 -- Finch Statement on ‘State of the State”

2007
12-17-2007 -- Assemblyman Finch: STAR DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING!
12-05-2007 -- Finch Reminds Cayuga County Residents: File Middle Class STAR Today!
11-14-2007 -- Statement by Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R,C –Springport)
11-13-2007 -- Statement from Assemblyman Gary D. Finch -- Issue: Gov. Spitzer’s Poll Ratings
11-01-2007 -- ***MEDIA ADVISORY***  MEDAL PRESENTATION
10-31-2007 -- ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS FILE SUIT
10-24-2007 -- Alarming Development: Gov’s New DMV Scanners Easy to Fool
10-11-2007 -- FINCH:  STOP ILLEGAL ELLIOT
10-03-2007 -- Finch Blasts Fed’s Ruling: “Power Plan is Out of Bounds”
09-28-2007 -- GOVERNOR, DMV FACE LAWSUIT FROM ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS
09-21-2007 -- Finch Questions Judgment of Gov’s Lax DMV Policy
08-29-2007 -- Finch: Possible Debate on Property Tax Cap Draws Closer
08-27-2007 -- Finch to Honor Local Heroes
07-26-2007 -- Assemblyman Finch Secures Grant for N.Y.I.D.E.
06-20-2007 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH SECURES $24,000 IN LIBRARY GRANTS
06-20-2007 -- FINCH CALLS ON ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP TO ACT ON IMPORTANT ISSUES BEFORE SESSION ENDS
06-14-2007 -- Statement from Assemblyman Finch: Session Winding Down, Several Issues Still Need to be Addressed
06-14-2007 -- Finch Votes No on Marijuana Legislation
06-11-2007 -- Finch to DMV: Yield on Renewal Advertisements
06-07-2007 -- Assemblyman Finch Helps Secure Grant for Disabled
04-23-2007 -- Finch: Reinstate the Death Penalty Now!
04-18-2007 -- Finch Fights for Farming Legislation
04-02-2007 -- Gov.’s Prison Closure Commission Penalizes Safety
04-01-2007 -- Statement from Assemblyman Finch on Budget
03-27-2007 -- FINCH: SMALL BUSINESSES ARE A LARGE PART OF OUR ECONOMY
03-26-2007 -- FINCH: ‘BUDGET CLOCK’ COUNTS DOWN TO APRIL 1st
03-23-2007 -- Finch Provides Assistance for “Lending Library” Program
03-23-2007 -- Finch Provides Assistance for Equipment & Repairs in Auburn
03-12-2007 -- Local Food Pantries Need Your Help
03-07-2007 -- ASSEMBLYMAN GARY D. FINCH COMMENDS PASSAGE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM
03-06-2007 -- STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN GARY D. FINCH ON PASSAGE OF CIVIL CONFINEMENT LEGISLATION
03-05-2007 -- RULES CHANGES PROPOSED TO BRING ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY TO LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
03-02-2007 -- FINCH: CIVIL CONFINEMENT ARRIVES AFTER 14 YEARS
02-27-2007 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES BIG SAVINGS FOR UPSTATE EMPLOYERS
02-15-2007 -- STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ON ETHICS REFORM
01-31-2007 -- FINCH: CHANGE NEEDED WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY
01-30-2007 -- FINCH JOINS CALL FOR RELEASE OF “TRUE PORK” INFORMATION
01-29-2007 -- FINCH JOINS CALL FOR VOTE ON STATE COMPTROLLER
01-24-2007 -- STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH
01-04-2007 -- FINCH APPOINTED TO DEPUTY MINORITY WHIP
01-01-2007 -- GOVERNOR SPITZER’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS A PACKAGE OF WELCOMED IDEAS

2006
12-15-2006 -- LEGISLATIVE COLUMN FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 15, 2006
10-04-2006 -- FINCH APPLAUDS GOVERNOR FOR SIGNING EMINENT DOMAIN LAW
10-03-2006 -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS UNION ENDORSES FINCH
09-15-2006 -- FINCH ENDORSED BY PEF IN 123RD ASSEMBLY RACE
08-18-2006 -- PROPERTY TAX REBATE CHECK AMOUNTS ANNOUNCED
07-20-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR CANAL PROJECTS
07-19-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH DEMANDS NEW YORK STATE PAY ITS CORRECTION OFFICERS NOW
07-07-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH URGES FEMA TO APPROVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AID FOR TIOGA COUNTY
07-05-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN VENUE FOR OWEGO OFFICE
07-02-2006 -- *** MEDIA ADVISORY***
06-23-2006 -- STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ON THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
06-12-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH APPLAUDS NEW PROPERTY TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION
06-06-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH HOSTS DISABILITY AWARENESS DAY
05-22-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH JOINS COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING ACTION ON SEXUAL ASSAULT LEGISLATION
05-18-2006 -- Lawmakers are lining up in opposition to power line - Finch vows to pressure PSC
05-12-2006 -- FINCH APPLAUDS AGREEMENT ON GASOLINE SALES TAX CAP
05-05-2006 -- WITH MOTHER’S DAY JUST AROUND THE CORNER, REMIND YOUR LOVED ONES TO RECEIVE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENINGS
04-28-2006 -- OP/ED FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2006
04-05-2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
03-31-2006 -- FINCH CALLS BUDGET INADEQUATE FOR MANUFACTURERS
03-29-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH AND COLLEAGUES PUSH DEATH PENALTY FOR COP KILLERS
03-29-2006 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES STATE AID INCREASES FOR HIS ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
03-28-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES BUDGET AGREEMENT
03-28-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH UNVEILS SMALL BUSINESS PACKAGE
03-21-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH JOINS ASSEMBLY MINORITY TO INTRODUCE “PATRIOT PLAN IV”
03-17-2006 -- Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R/C - Springport) presented members of SCORE with a check for $5,000
03-03-2006 -- FINCH ATTENDS SEVEN TO SAVE ANNOUNCEMENT
03-03-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH TO OPEN NEW DISTRICT OFFICE IN OWEGO
02-27-2006 -- HOMEOWNERS DESERVE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
02-16-2006 -- FINCH: DANGEROUS YO-YO WATERBALLS SHOULD BE BANNED
02-15-2006 -- FINCH UNVEILS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PLAN
02-13-2006 -- FINCH SUPPORTS STRONGER BUSTER’S LAW  TO COMBAT CRIMINAL USE OF ANIMALS
02-10-2006 -- BAN DANGEROUS YO-YO WATERBALLS
02-10-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH SUPPORTS COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM
02-08-2006 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES SUNY MARITIME  COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS
02-07-2006 -- FINCH CALLS FOR BAN ON YO-YO WATERBALLS
02-06-2006 -- CIVIL CONFINEMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS, JESSICA’S LAW ARE MY TOP PRIORITIES
02-03-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH HONORS VETERANS
01-31-2006 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH REMINDS CONSTITUENTS OF CORRECTION OFFICER RECRUITMENT DRIVE
01-30-2006 -- FINCH CALLS FOR ON-TIME, EVERY TIME BUDGET
01-23-2006 -- MEGAN’S LAW REFORM WILL KEEP CHILDREN SAFER
01-19-2006 -- FINCH JOINS GOVERNOR PATAKI IN CALL FOR CIVIL CONFINEMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS
01-16-2006 -- IMPARTIAL REDISTRICTING IS KEY TO FAIR GOVERNMENT
01-05-2006 -- FINCH STANDS WITH GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT SEX CRIME PREVENTION PROPOSAL  
01-04-2006 -- 2006 STATE OF THE STATE
01-03-2006 -- FINCH URGES CONTINUATION OF VITAL  MEGAN’S LAW PROVISION

2005
12-29-2005 -- FINCH PRESENTS FUNDS TO LOCAL MUSEUM
12-21-2005 -- LEGISLATURE COMES TOGETHER: THE NEW NORM?
12-20-2005 -- ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS, POLICE ORGANIZATIONS AND VICTIMS’ ADVOCATES
TO RALLY FOR TOUGHER GUN TRAFFICKING LAWS AND OTHER MEASURES TO PROTECT POLICE OFFICERS
12-19-2005 -- SEARCHING FOR ALTERNATIVES TO SCHOOL FUNDING
12-16-2005 -- Re: Gov. Pataki’s call for a Special Session to deal with Illegal Gun Trafficking
12-14-2005 -- FINCH CALLS FOR SPECIAL SESSION OF ASSEMBLY
12-08-2005 -- SILVER SUCCUMBS TO PRESSURE TO PASS CIVIL CONFINEMENT MEASURE
12-05-2005 -- FINCH PRESENTS STATE GRANT FOR PHILIPS LIBRARY
11-28-2005 -- ASSEMBLYMEN, LOCAL OFFICIALS UNITE FOR HUNTER SAFETY
11-28-2005 -- *** MEDIA ADVISORY***FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
11-18-2005 -- KEEP SEXUAL PREDATORS OUT OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROTECT NEW YORK’S CHILDREN
10-31-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES CORTLAND COUNTY TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE
10-20-2005 -- KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE DURING HALLOWEEN
10-18-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES CHENANGO COUNTY TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE
09-28-2005 -- Public Service Announcement
09-26-2005 -- FINCH TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE
09-24-2005 -- BROWN TO ADDRESS FUEL COSTS AT OCTOBER 4 PRESS CONFERENCE
09-23-2005 -- GAS PRICES TOO HIGH
09-19-2005 -- FINCH NAMED TO FARM BUREAU ‘CIRCLE OF FRIENDS’
09-16-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES STATE CORRECTIONAL SERVICES EXAM
09-15-2005 -- ANNUAL BEACH CLEANUP RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
09-12-2005 -- FINCH HELPS LOCAL SERVICE RECOUP FUEL COSTS WITH STATE GRANT
09-09-2005 -- FINCH PRESENTS FUNDS TO CAYUGA COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
09-02-2005 -- GAS TAX: TAXING!
08-26-2005 -- FINCH REVEALS ANTICIPATED MEDICAID SAVINGS FOR COUNTIES
07-18-2005 -- HOMEOWNERSHIP IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE
07-15-2005 -- A GOOD BOTTLE OF WINE; OR THIRTY SIX CASES
07-07-2005 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH TO PARTICIPATE IN SEWARD HOUSE ANNIVERSARY
07-01-2005 -- TRIBES TOO LATE TO RECLAIM LAND
06-16-2005 -- FINCH REMINDS CONSTITUENTS OF ‘DO NOT CALL’ LIST FOR CELLULAR PHONE USERS
06-15-2005 -- A DAY TO REMEMBER
06-09-2005 -- NEW YORK’S WINERIES ARE RIPE FOR GROWTH
05-25-2005 -- FINCH, ASSEMBLY GOP UNVEIL CIVIL CONFINEMENT PETITION
04-28-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES TIOGA COUNTY TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE
04-20-2005 -- HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY CHILDREN, HEALTHY NEW YORK
04-15-2005 -- CAMP PHARSALIA REMAINS OPEN UNDER STATE BUDGET
03-30-2005 -- FINCH COMMENTS ON SHERRILL’S U.S. SUPREME COURT VICTORY
03-16-2005 -- PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
03-15-2005 -- FINCH CALLS FOR ON-TIME BUDGET
03-09-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS FOR CAYUGA, CORTLAND COUNTIES
02-25-2005 -- PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN IS NOT POLITICAL
02-03-2005 -- FINCH APPLAUDS $1.7 BILLION PENTAGON CONTRACT WITH TIOGA COUNTY BUSINESS
01-28-2005 -- FINCH AND LOCAL SHERIFF FIGHT FOR NEW DRUG LAW
01-27-2005 -- ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND LOCAL SHERIFF FIGHT FOR NEW LAW
01-25-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CURB METHAMPHETAMINE PRODUCTION
01-21-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION GRANT AVAILABILITY
01-20-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES SUNY MARITIME SCHOLARSHIP
01-20-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES ARTS GRANT AVAILABILITY
01-18-2005 -- FINCH: GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL ENCOURAGING
01-14-2005 -- COLUMN FOR THE WEEK OF 1/18/05 - MORE ACCOUNTABILITY IN ALBANY
01-06-2005 -- FINCH RECEIVES NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
01-06-2005 -- Regarding the recently announced Assembly rule changes
01-04-2005 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES FIRE PREVENTION LIFE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST

2004
12-20-2004 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES INCENTIVES FOR NEEDY RESIDENTS
12-10-2004 -- DECEMBER IS NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH
11-24-2004 -- ASSEMBLYMAN ERRIGO WANTS MAKE REFORM "PRIORITY NO. 1" IN 2005
11-19-2004 -- LOCAL ASSEMBLYMEN HONOR VETERANS
10-26-2004 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES $100,000 STATE GRANT FOR CAYUGA COUNTY JOB DEVELOPMENT
10-21-2004 -- LOCAL ASSEMBLYMEN TO HOLD VETERANS CEREMONY
10-20-2004 -- National Federation of Independent Business
10-03-2004 -- FINCH RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS UNION ENDORSEMENT
09-30-2004 -- FINCH RECEIVES PEF ENDORSEMENT
09-21-2004 -- VOTE TO UPHOLD GOV PATAKI'S VETOES A VICTORY FOR REFORM IN ALBANY
09-03-2004 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES NEW STATE LIBRARY BORROWING PRIVILEGES
09-03-2004 -- ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN PLAN RECEIVES SUPPORT OF CORTLAND COUNTY
08-05-2004 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES EXAM
08-02-2004 -- ASSEMBLYMAN FINCH: EXTENDER BUDGET BILL RESCUES EMPIRE ZONE PROGRAM, OFFERS NO RESOLUTION FOR SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS        OR TAXPAYERS
07-15-2004 -- LOCAL GRANTS AWARDED TO 123^rd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
06-22-2004 -- BASS PRO SHOPS OPENS IN FINGER LAKES MALL
06-07-2004 -- REPAIRING THE FAULTY MEDICAID PROCESS
06-02-2004 -- VETS ELIGIBLE FOR OPERATION RECOGNITION
05-05-2004 -- THE PLEDGE'S RIGHTS
04-28-2004 -- SPOTLIGHT ON THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
03-01-2004 -- LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE STATE GRANT
02-11-2004 -- FINCH QUESTIONS PLAN TO CLOSE CAMP PHARSALIA AT ALBANY BUDGET HEARING
02-05-2004 -- LOCAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS JOIN CHENANGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICIALS AND UNION REPRESENTATIVES TO LAUNCH PETITION DRIVE TO SAVE CAMP PHARSALIA
02-04-2004 -- LOCAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS JOIN CHENANGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICIALS AND UNION REPRESENTATIVES TO LAUNCH PETITION DRIVE TO SAVE CAMP PHARSALIA
02-02-2004 -- FINCH QUESTIONS PLAN TO CLOSE CAMP PHARSALIA AT ALBANY BUDGET HEARING
01-28-2004 -- FINCH, CROUCH TO MEET WITH CORRECTION OFFICERS FRIDAY AT CAMP PHARSALIA
01-13-2004 -- FINCH 'SUPERZONE' PLAN WOULD BOOST JOBS AND ECONOMY UPSTATE

2003
05-28-2003 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
05-23-2003 -- FINCH: WAIVE STATE TAXES FOR 5 YEARS ON SPOUSES OF NEW YORKERS KILLED IN WAR ON TERROR
05-07-2003 -- OP-ED ON THE NEW YORK STATE BUDGET - MY BUDGET WOULD BE VASTLY DIFFERENT FROM ONE PASSED BY ALBANY
05-02-2003 -- PATAKI THANKS FINCH FOR PRINCIPLED BUDGET VOTE
05-01-2003 -- FINCH, BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TEAM UP TO RAISE AWARENESS
04-30-2003 -- FINCH CASTS "NO" VOTE ON EDUCATION PORTION OF BUDGET, CHIDES LEGISLATURE FOR MISSED OPPORTUNITY
04-28-2003 -- FINCH: MAKE APRIL 9TH "NEW YORK SOLDIERS AND SERVICEMEN FOR A FREE IRAQ APPRECIATION DAY" TO HONOR STATE'S   RESIDENTS WHO LIBERATED COUNTRY
04-14-2003 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANTS
04-08-2003 -- FINCH SAYS STATE SHOULD RAISE PENALTY FOR EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGE
04-04-2003 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING FOR LOCAL SCHOOL LIBRARIES
04-04-2003 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SENIOR CENTER IN BROOME COUNTY
03-25-2003 -- SPRING IS HERE: GREEN GRASS, BLOOMING FLOWERS, LATE BUDGET
03-25-2003 -- FINCH TO HOLD LOCAL "OFFICE ON THE MOVE" EVENTS
03-18-2003 -- FINCH, ASSEMBLY GOP ANNOUNCE MAJOR TORT REFORM PACKAGE
03-13-2003 -- LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- CORTLAND STANDARD
03-12-2003 -- PATRIOT PLAN WOULD HONOR NEW YORK'S MILITARY FOR THEIR SERVICE AND THEIR SACRIFICE
02-24-2003 -- FINCH: I'LL OPPOSE LEGISLATION TO SELL WINE IN GROCERY STORE
02-13-2003 -- GOV'S BUDGET IS ONLY FIRST STEP IN STATE'S BUDGET PROCESS
02-13-2003 -- FINCH TO CREATE SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES ADVISORY COUNCIL
01-17-2003 -- His Legacy Lives On -- The reality of a dream

2002
12-31-2002 -- FINCH NAMED RANKER OF STATE ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS
08-06-2002 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING
07-24-2002 -- CROUCH, FINCH ANNOUNCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND GRANT FOR CHENANGO COUNTY
05-06-2002 -- HARD-WORKING MOTHERS: SLOW DOWN AND GET TESTED
05-03-2002 -- FINCH: STATE SHOULD END 5-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON PEDOPHILIA
06-02-2002 -- FINCH SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE "CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY"
05-06-2002 -- FINCH: SENIORS SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GENERIC DRUG LAW
04-29-2002 -- FINCH NAMED BANKER OF ASSEMBLY CORRECTION COMMITTEE
04-03-2002 -- FINCH NAMED TO ASSEMBLY'S AGING COMMITTEE
03-27-2002 -- FINCH CALLS FOR ONE-SHOT FEDERAL AID PACKAGE FOR NEW YORK SCHOOLS
03-26-2002 -- FINCH SUPPORTS CHANGES TO SMALL CITY SCHOOL AID FORMULA
03-13-2002 -- FINCH BACKS GOV'S CALL FOR INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
03-05-2002 -- LOCAL ASSEMBLY GOP: FAILURE TO HOLD CNY REDISTRICTING HEARING DOES
03-04-2002 -- FINCH: PUBLIC SHOULD DECIDE FATE OF REDISTRICTING PLAN
02-26-2002 -- FINCH: STATE LEGISLATURE SHOULD CLOSE VIDEO VOYEUR LOOPHOLE
02-25-2002 -- REDISTRICTING PLAN WOULD HURT UPSTATE
02-14-2002 -- FINCH SUPPORTS LAUNCH OF ABDUCTED CHILD ALERT INITIATIVE
02-14-2002 -- FINCH ENDORSES THE PFIZER FOR LIVING SHARE CARD PROGRAM
02-11-2002 -- FINCH SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT REFORM MEASURES
02-07-2002 -- FINCH APPLAUDS GOV. PATAKI'S ANTI-TERRORISM INITIATIVES
01-25-2002 -- FINCH SUPPORTS GOV. PATAKI'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
01-18-2002 -- LOWERING NEW YORK STATE'S BAC FROM .10 TO .08  WOULD HELP SAVE LIVES

2001
10-19-2001 -- THE FULL-PROOF WAY TO DEFEAT TERRORISM - LIVE YOUR LIFE!
10-08-2001 -- A WEEK TO HONOR NEW YORK'S BRAVEST
07-23-2001 -- SILVER'S INACTION ON STATE BUDGET COULD MEAN HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES
07-02-2001 -- FINCH URGES ASSEMBLY MAJORITY NOT TO LEAVE 700,000 SENIORS AND FARMERS BEHIND
05-31-2001 -- LEGISLATURE MUST PASS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN
05-15-2001 -- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES BEGIN TO NEGOTIATE BUDGET; DEMOCRATS A NO-SHOW
04-02-2001 -- EDUCATION PLAN WOULD STRENGTHEN SCHOOLS
03-19-2001 -- UPSTATE POPULATION LOOSES SHOW NEED FOR TAX CUTS, ECONOMIC HELP
02-26-2001 -- STATE MUST REFORM, MODERNIZE ELECTIONS
02-15-2001 -- REAL REFORM IS WITHIN REACH
01-29-2001 -- LEGISLATURE SHOULD REFORM ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAWS
01-15-2001 -- STATE SHOULD PROVIDE WOMEN WITH BREAST, CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT
01-08-2001 -- GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS GOOD MIX OF TAX CUTS, UPSTATE ECONOMIC HELP
12-04-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES NEW SUPPLY OF 2001 NYS SNOWMOBILE TRAIL BROCHURES
11-19-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES CHENANGO COUNTY "OFFICE ON THE MOVE" 
11-08-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES CORTLAND COUNTY "OFFICE ON THE MOVE"
10-25-2001 -- FINCH VOTES “NO” ON CASINOS
10-17-2001 -- FINCH: CONGRESS SHOULD REVISIT AMENDMENT TO BAN FLAG DESECRATION
09-18-2001 -- FINCH SALUTES SCAT VAN'S 25-YEAR RUN
09-17-2001 -- STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN GARY FINCH
08-23-2001 -- FINCH, ASSEMBLY GOP RECOMMEND WAYS TO EASE STATE NURSING SHORTAGE
08-20-2001 -- FINCH: RESULTS SHOW BARE-BONES BUDGET FAILS LOCAL SCHOOLS
08-09-2001 -- FINCH CONFIDENT GOV. WILL FIX PROBLEMS CAUSED BY BARE-BONES BUDGET
08-02-2001 -- FINCH: BASELINE BUDGET INCOMPLETE SPENDING PLAN
07-20-2001 -- FINCH: CHENANGO COUNTY AWARDED MORE THAN  $2.000 IN FLOOD DISASTER AID
07-17-2001 -- FINCH DECRIES ONE-WEEK EXTENDER. URGES ASSEMBLY SPEAKER TO EMBRACE MORE PRUDENT SPENDING PLAN
07-12-2001 -- FINCH SAYS DEMOCRAT GUBERNATORIAL AMBITIONS AT HEART OF LATE BUDGET  
06-26-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF 2001 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE BROCHURES
06-22-2001 -- Finch, Letter to the Editor The Citizen Auburn, NY  
06-20-2001 -- FINCH SENNETT FIRE DISTRICT BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY
06-18-2001 -- FINCH, ASSEMBLY GOP GIVES THUMBS DOWN TO ONE-MONTH BUDGET EXTENDER
06-13-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES JUNE 15 DEADLINE FOR LATEST “DO NOT CALL” SIGNUP
06-06-2001 -- FINCH URGES ASSEMBLY TO BLOCK LEGISLATION HARMFUL TO ANTIQUE DEALERS
06-06-2001 -- FINCH CALLS ROUTE 5 RESPONSE INADEQUATE
05-31-2001 -- FINCH ANNOUNCES REVISED DAY CARE SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
05-25-2001 -- FINCH: GIVE STUDENTS ANONYMOUS 800 HOTLINE TO REPORT
05-24-2001 -- FINCH VOTES AGAINST LATEST BUDGET EXTENDER
05-23-2001 -- FINCH, ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS LAUD SUCCESS OF GAS-TAX PETITION DRIVE
05-14-2001 -- FINCH: STATE SHOULD PROVIDE LOW-INTEREST LOANS
05-11-2001 -- FINCH SAYS SENATE RIGHT TO JOIN GAS TAX RELIEF FIGHT
05-08-2001 -- FINCH  ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS LAUNCH STATEWIDE PETITION DRIVE TO BUILD
05-07-2001 -- FINCH SAYS STATE SHOULD DEVELOP CHARACTER EDUCATION CURRICULUM
05-01-2001 -- FINCH: SCHOOL SHOULD CREATE BULLY MONITORING PROGRAM
04-25-2001 -- FINCH CALLS FOR "GAS TAX HOLIDAY"
04-19-2001 -- FINCH: ASSEMBLY SHOULD FOLLOW SENATE'S LEAD, PASS "SUZANNE'S LAW"
04-17-2001 -- FINCH APPLAUDS TASK FORCE DECISION TO TELEVISE ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS
04-02-2001 -- FINCH: BACKS 'RISING STAR' PROPOSAL
03-22-2001 -- FINCH: ASSEMBLY DEM'S BUDGET WOULD HURT AUBURN SCHOOLS
03-15-2001 -- FINCH: WHEELCHAIR-BOUND SHOULD BE SECURED IN MEDICAL VEHICLES
02-12-2001 -- FINCH: STATE MUST DO MORE TO RETAIN QUALIFIED TEACHERS
02-06-2001 -- FINCH: ASSEMBLY GOP INTRODUCE GOVERNMENT REFORM PROPOSALS
02-05-2001 -- FINCH: DEMS BLOCK ELIMINATION OF GRT
01-17-2001 -- FINCH NAMED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
01-17-2001 -- FINCH: GOV’S BUDGET PROPOSAL SHARES MY PRIORITIES
01-08-2001 -- FINCH SAYS LEGISLATURE SHOULD MOVE SWIFTLY TO ENACT GOV’S CO-STAR
01-03-2001 -- STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS FROM ASSEMBLYMAN GARY FINCH