ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo cautioned New Yorkers of a voter registration phone scam reported in nearby Chemung and Steuben Counties. Residents have reported receiving calls and text messages from a 607 area code offering to register the person … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Hearing on Gateway Lofts Proposal Receives Positive Comments, Some Questions and Concerns
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MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - More than 80 people showed up Tuesday night for the Jamestown Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposed Gateway Lofts housing development. At the start of the two-hour hearing, … [Read more...]
Nine Local Teachers Receive State Master Teacher Certification
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the selection of 275 educators from across the state to join the New York State Master Teacher Program. One third of the new Master Teachers announced are elementary teachers, expanding the network of … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Endorsement from State and County Officials, Mayor Teresi Withholding Judgement
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi said he’s holding off on weighing in on a proposed $34 million housing development project until more details come forward. In August the Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) used the city's Strategic Planning … [Read more...]
Reed Criticizes Governor, Mitrano for Supporting Reckless Government Spending
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is calling out Governor Andrew Cuomo for what he calls "reckless government spending." Citing a recent decision to spend $16 million for a rest stop near Adirondack Park initially budgeted for $2 … [Read more...]
Portion of State Route 394 to be Renamed in Honor of Fallen Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) announced that State Route 394 in the Town of Ellicott will be renamed the “Sergeant James C. Matteson Memorial Highway.” Senator Young sponsored legislation in the state Senate and Assemblyman … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says Weather is Reason for Stagnant Population
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed upstate weather for prompting New Yorkers to flee to other states. Cuomo told reporters Tuesday that while job losses and high taxes once drove people to leave New York, his administration has ended that trend and … [Read more...]
Governor’s Race Highlights 2018 Primary Day in New York State
JAMESTOWN - Tomorrow is Primary Day for state and local offices and in Chautauqua County, polls will be open for all county Democratic, Conservative and Reform Parties’ registered voters. Additionally, Independence Voters in Ripley and Portland will … [Read more...]
IRS Issues New Regulations to Halt NY State Workaround of Federal Cap on SALT Deductions
ALBANY - The Internal Revenue Service says the workarounds New York, New Jersey and Connecticut approved following the new federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) aren't acceptable to the federal government. Taxpayers who … [Read more...]
Cuomo Sign’s Legislation to Protect Pets from Being Abandoned During Eviction
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to protect pets from being abandoned during an eviction. The No Pet Left Behind Law recognizes that pets should not be treated like property when their family is evicted, and it will ensure … [Read more...]
