ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the annual State of the State and State Budget Tuesday in Albany and the spending plan is filled with liberal policies that are expected to be realized in the coming months as the result of one-party Democratic … [Read more...]
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Young Finds Promise in Governor’s Budget but Opposes Several Reform Proposals
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday presented his $175 billion 2019-20 State budget and Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) released a statement following the budget presentation. Young said her 57th district is focused on taxes, education and jobs and, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, Bans Conversion Therapy
ALBANY - While the governor received a lot of attention Tuesday for his state of the state and budget address, the state legislature was also busy making news. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed a pair of bills that are considered wins for … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Sentenced to 1 to 3 Years in County Court
MAYVILLE - The Sherman man who pleaded guilty to accidentally shooting and killing his neighbor in 2017 has been sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison. On Monday Chautauqua County Judge David Foley announced the sentence for Thomas Jadlowski, who … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Present 2019-20 Budget Tuesday During State of the State Address
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his State of the State and state budget address Tuesday in Albany. The address is scheduled for 2 p.m. at The Egg Center for Performing Arts. Cuomo has already laid out some of his priorities for this … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Man Leads Jamestown Police on High Speed Chase
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police arrested two Pennsylvania men early Monday morning after they were involved a high speed chase which started in the city and ended in a rural area outside of Frewsburg near the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County line. City … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Weekend Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - City Police have a man in custody following a report of a shooting incident early Saturday morning. No one was injured in the incident, which took place around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the area of 45 Franklin St. Police were called to … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Against Jamestown and Seven Other Districts in Small Cities Lawsuit
ALBANY - The Jamestown School District - along with eight others across New York State - is considering its options following a State Supreme Court decision involving the long and ongoing Small Cities School lawsuit (AKA Maisto v. New … [Read more...]
Jamestown Housing Committee to Hear Details About Proposed Gateway Lofts Projects
JAMESTOWN _ The Jamestown City Council will hold its second work session of the month Monday night in city hall. The work session for the full council will be held in the mayor's conference room (4th floor, City Hall) and begins at 7:30 … [Read more...]
Comptroller: NY Youth Jobs Program Needs Better Oversight
ALBANY - An audit by the State Comptroller's office of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state agencies overseeing the program, including the Departments of Labor and Tax and Finance, did not ensure that participating businesses hired … [Read more...]
