Senate GOP Leader Robert Ortt talks 2023 session
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt responds to Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and her plans for New York.
Memorial Day reflections with Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt
May 31, 2021 – Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt enlisted in the Army national Guard after 9/11 and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Senate GOP only see positives in 2024 election results
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt encouraged by inroads into Democratic base of voters.
Senate Republicans gear up for 2022 legislative session
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt weighs in on the governor’s State of the State address.
Albany Dems open door to delayed NY-21 special election
Legislation was introduced by the legislative leaders without any fanfare on Friday that could extend the timeline for holding special elections in New York.
Legislation would expedite pistol permits for domestic abuse survivors
May 4, 2021 - Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt discusses his legislation expediting the pistol permit application process for survivors of domestic abuse and weighs in on the legal challenge to New York's concealed carry permits.
After election losses, Senate GOP leader eyes new slate of candidates, not new policies
Feb. 2, 2021 - As a result of the 2020 elections, Democrats hold a supermajority in both houses of the legislature. We heard from Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R-North Tonawanda) about his conference’s priorities this session.
