ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his annual budget proposal Tuesday, saying New York is facing a crossroads and only assistance from the federal government will help to keep the state moving forward. The governor actually presented two … [Read more...]
Reed Places Blame of Vaccination Distribution Problems Squarely on Cuomo Administration
WASHINGTON - Frustration continues to mount across New York State when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination effort. County officials from across New York raised concerns about Governor the state's vaccination rollout, which includes a clunky … [Read more...]
Cuomo Lays Out Seven Goals, including Fighting COVID, in 2021 State of the State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address in a virtual broadcast Monday, pledging to conquer the coronavirus pandemic, restart New York's ailing economy, and to create a statewide medical corps that would be trained … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills to Host Limited Number of Fans for Playoff Game
ORCHARD PARK - With positivity rates soaring to heights not seen since the dangerous days of the spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Buffalo Bills will host nearly 7,000 fans at their stadium for their first-round NFL playoff game … [Read more...]
Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says 170,000 COVID Vaccines to be Distributed by Dec. 15
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that New York will receive 170,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by Dec. 15. Cuomo said that the vaccines will be distributed once they are approved by the FDA and then reviewed by a state panel. He said … [Read more...]
Quatrone, Goodell Speak Out Against Governor’s Executive Order on Private Gatherings
MAYVILLE - As national health officials from the Centers for Disease Control urge the public to avoid gatherings with people not from their own household during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday due to COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this week … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed – Nov. 18, 2020 Conference Call
WRFARadio ยท Congressman Tom Reed - Nov. 18, 2020 Conference Call Congressman Tom Reed holds a conference call with the media on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. For much of the call, Congressman Reed focuses criticism of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for saying NYS … [Read more...]
Buckle Up NY, Click It or Ticket Campaign Now Underway
ALBANY - The 21st Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign is underway and will run through the rest of this month. The statewide campaign, supported by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, raises awareness about … [Read more...]
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
