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State Supreme Court Judge Rules NYS’ New Ethics Board Unconstitutional

September 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A State Supreme Court judge in Albany has ruled the new state ethics board’s investigatory and enforcement powers are unconstitutional. Judge Thomas Marcelle determined that the commission was formed and assigned enforcement powers in violation of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albany State Supreme Court, Andrew Cuomo, Thomas Marcelle

Gov. Hochul Appoints Blake Washington as New Budget Director

July 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Blake Washington as the state's new Budget Director. Washington will begin his tenure this summer. Washington replaces Robert Megna, who was serving as interim Budget Director following the departure of Robert … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Blake Washington, Kathy Hochul, New York State Assembly, Robert Megna, Robert Mujica

Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars

March 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 340b program, Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Evergreen Health Services, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Michael Pease, New York State Budget, Ryan White clinics, Save New York's Safety Net Coalition, The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua

Robert Megna Returns as NYS Budget Director

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A familiar face has returned as New York State Budget Director. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Robert Megna has been appointed as the State Budget Director. He previously served as Budget Director under Governors David Paterson and Andrew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, David Paterson, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget Director, Robert Megna, Rockefeller Institute of Government

County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Legislature, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Muldowney, New York State Department of Health, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Willie Rosas

Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Government, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Mark Poloncarz, Medicaid, New York State Association of Counties, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, PJ Wendel, Robert Mujica

Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget

February 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, child care assistance, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Foundation Aid formula, Income Tax, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, Michael Zurlo, New York State Association of Counties, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, State School Aid

Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York State’s First Elected Female Governor

January 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Kathy Hochul was inaugurated Sunday as New York State's first elected female governor. Hochul took office in August 2021 after then-Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. She was elected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Antonio Delgado, gun violence, hate crimes, Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin, Letitia James, Roe v. Wade, State of the State, Tom DiNapoli, U.S. Supreme Court

JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, New York State Education Department, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

NYS Health Commission Announces Resignation

December 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett has announced she will resign on January 1. In a statement, Bassett said she plans to return to the Harvard Chan School of Public Health. Bassett, a former New York City health commissioner, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Harvard Chan School of Public Health, Howard Zucker, Kathy Hochul, Mary Bassett, New York State Health Department, Robert Mujica

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