JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]
Reed Again Voices Criticism of Green Light Legislation Recently Passed in Albany
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is joining the ranks of other Republican officials from across the state in criticizing the newly approved Green Light legislation, which gives undocumented immigrants the ability to get a driver's … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves, Governor Signs Green Light Bill
ALBANY - Legislation that will enable undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday after the State Senate narrowly approved the measure. The controversial issue, which passed the … [Read more...]
State Legislature Outlaws Cat Declawing on Animal Advocacy Day
ALBANY - State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York. The measure has long been proposed in Albany and was approved as part of Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. New Jersey lawmakers approved a … [Read more...]
Governor Calls on Legislature to Outlaw ‘Gay Panic’ Defense
ALBANY - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to pass a new law ensuring people who attack or kill a gay person can't beat the charge by arguing they panicked because of their victim's sexuality. Under current law, defendants can attempt to … [Read more...]
State Assemblyman Goodell, County Clerk Barmore Speak Out Against ‘Geen Light’ Legislation in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in New York is gaining support in the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under the so-called "Green Light" legislation pending in Albany, applicants would no longer be … [Read more...]
State Suicide Prevent Task Forces Releases First Report
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced the release of the first report from the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force. Established by the Governor in November 2017, the Task Force serves to increase awareness of and access to … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on State to Expand MERIT Scholarship Eligibility to Include All Gold Star Families in State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state would expand its Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship, which provides financial aid for college to family members of veterans who died or became … [Read more...]
Despite Executive Order, Jamestown Public Schools Will Turn Away Registered Sex Offenders During Budget Vote and School Board Election
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo may have signed an executive order that gives voting rights to registered sex offenders, but that doesn't mean they'll be showing up and voting at Jamestown Public Schools anytime soon. Last year Cuomo signed an … [Read more...]
Borrello: Main Focus will be County Government While Campaigning for State Senate
MAYVILLE - Regardless of what happens with a special election for an open state senate seat, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) intends to remain focused on county government while he also campaigns to be the region's next … [Read more...]
