Nick Reisman reports for New York State of Politics that State Senator James Seward, who represents Schoharie and Delaware counties and the 51st Senate District, is taking more time off after the cancer he had in 2016 has recurred, his office announced on Nov. 6. "My physicians have recommended a series of treatments over the next several weeks that will limit my availability and curtail my normal, active district schedule,” Seward said. “While I will be taking some time to concentrate on getting better, my offices will remain open and my capable staff will continue to assist constituents with their state-related needs.” Seward is a Republican with a large district stretching across central New York. Read more about this story at New York State of Politics.