ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo reminded all New Yorkers on Thursday to get a flu shot as new numbers released today show sharp inclines in laboratory confirmed cases of influenza. The Governor also directed the Department of Health to work with … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Clerk Joins Others from Across State to Call for Delay in Implementation of Green Light Law
OVER 50 PERCENT OF COUNTY CLERKS CALL FOR GOVERNOR TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION UNTIL OCT. 1, 2020 MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore is joining 27 other county clerks from across New York State with DMV responsibilities in calling … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown from Now Through January 1
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced that state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols to crack down on impaired driving during the busy holiday travel season. The enforcement campaign will … [Read more...]
Gateway Center Building in Jamestown Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places
JAMESTOWN - A manufacturing landmark that is now the location of several human service agencies has been nominated to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that a dozen … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Late Monday Morning to Tuesday Morning
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...]
