BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service … [Read more...]
State License Plate Replacement Proposal Scrapped
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo appears to be giving up his plan to require the replacement of license plates that are at least 10 years old. Following Tuesday's release of a Siena College Research Institute poll indicating the policy is widely … [Read more...]
State Vaping Group Plans to Sue State Over Governor’s Emergency Ban on Flavored E-Cigarette Sales
ALBANY - New York's vaping industry says it will pursue legal action to stop a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarette sales from taking effect. The New York State Vapor Association said Monday it is interviewing law firms and considering its … [Read more...]
Most New Yorkers Opposed to License Plate Replacement Requirement
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to mandate the replacement of 10-year-old license plates is not being well received by voters. The policy, which is scheduled to take effect in April for drivers renewing their vehicle registration, is opposed … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Ban of Flavored E-Cigarette Products
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in New York State - the latest in a series of actions to combat the increasing number of youth using vape products, largely … [Read more...]
State Files Lawsuit Against Drug Manufacturers, Distributors
ALBANY - New York State has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against companies that it claims have helped to feed and grow the opioid epidemic. On Monday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York Sate Department of Financial Services is taking action … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on State to Hand over $6 Million in Promised Money to City of Salamanca
SALAMANCA - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is continuing his criticism of Governor Andrew Cuomo and state officials for allowing its dispute with the Seneca Nation over casino revenue to have an adverse impact on residents and local … [Read more...]
New State Law Requires Parents to be Informed of Dangers Associated with Tackle Football
ALBANY - Parents in New York State who have their children signing up for Football will have to be notified of the dangers associated with the sport under a new state law. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation requiring tackle … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 60 Renamed in Honor of Late Jamestown Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation naming a portion of the State Highway System in Chautauqua County in honor of late Army Private Charles S. Cooper, Jr. The bill specifically designates State Route 60 beginning at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on DOJ to Investigate Governor’s Office for State’s Failure to Fix Portion of State Thruway
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Governor Andrew Cuomo for withholding federal money designated for a section of the New York State Thruway that runs through the Seneca … [Read more...]
