New Bills May Be Game Changer for New York Geothermal

Robert G. Ortt

September 16, 2015

Two bills supporting geothermal heat pumps passed the New York State legislature in July. Senator Ortt worked closely with NY-GEO to craft the bills that allow for tax credits and sales tax exemptions for the installation of GHP systems, which could benefit New York State both economically and environmentally. Read the full article online at Renewable Energy World.com.

Ortt Awards Grant to Medina Fire Department

September 27, 2016

Front: Mayor Mike Sidari, Sen. Ortt, and Fire Chief Tom Lupo.

Ortt Presents $50,000 to Lockport City School District for “TechMobile”

September 22, 2016

Pictured at Roy B. Kelley Elementary School from left to right: Front Row: Roy B. Kelley Fourth Grade Students Jamar Swanson, Lianna Dever, Amire Tate, and Lashawnda Harper; Lockport City School District Motor Equipment Operator Linda Cline; and Library Media Specialist at Roy B. Kelley & Anna Merritt elementary schools Rachel O’Sheeham. Middle Row: Roy B. Kelley Fourth Grade Teacher Tom Sarratori; Asst. Supt. of Finance for Lockport City School District Deborah A. Coder; Senator Rob Ortt; Lockport City School District Superintendent Michelle T. Bradley; and Lockport Public Library Children’s Librarian Linda Deeks. Back Row: Aramark Food Service Dir. for Lockport City School District Tom Heagerty, and Lockport City School District Maintenance Supervisor Kevin Guay.

Ortt Delivers Additional $20K for Monroe County Law Enforcement

September 21, 2016

Pictured at the Ogden Police Department from left to right: Town of Ogden Police Chief Christopher Mears; Senator Ortt; and Brockport Police Chief Daniel Varrenti.

Ortt Secures Funds for Orleans County Public Libraries

September 21, 2016

Pictured at the Holley library from left to right: Front Row: Community Free Library Dir. Sandra Shaw; Senator Rob Ortt; and Lee-Whedon Memorial Library Board Member Kristine Mostyn. Back Row: Community Free Library Board Member Sue Orman; Community Free Library Board Member Barbara Lehning; Community Free Library Supporter Sue Persia; Yates Community Library Dir. Emily Cebula; Yates Community Library Board Member Kathleen Sillick; Hoag Library Dir. Betty Sue Miller; and Community Free Library Board President Barbara Kerns.