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...]
Reed Calls on State to Hand over $6 Million in Promised Money to City of Salamanca
SALAMANCA - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is continuing his criticism of Governor Andrew Cuomo and state officials for allowing its dispute with the Seneca Nation over casino revenue to have an adverse impact on residents and local … [Read more...]
New State Law Requires Parents to be Informed of Dangers Associated with Tackle Football
ALBANY - Parents in New York State who have their children signing up for Football will have to be notified of the dangers associated with the sport under a new state law. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation requiring tackle … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 60 Renamed in Honor of Late Jamestown Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation naming a portion of the State Highway System in Chautauqua County in honor of late Army Private Charles S. Cooper, Jr. The bill specifically designates State Route 60 beginning at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on DOJ to Investigate Governor’s Office for State’s Failure to Fix Portion of State Thruway
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Governor Andrew Cuomo for withholding federal money designated for a section of the New York State Thruway that runs through the Seneca … [Read more...]
New State Law Will Allow School District to Install Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus and ensure the safety of New York's students. The … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Undetectable Knives
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation approved earlier this year by the state legislature that prohibits the manufacture, transport, shipment, and possession of knives that are undetectable by a metal detector. Possession of such … [Read more...]
Latest State Gun Law Prohibits Schools from Arming Teachers in the Classroom
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation that prohibits schools from arming teaches in the classroom. The latest state gun law limits an educational institution's ability to authorize any person who is not primarily employed as … [Read more...]
Candidates can Use Campaign Funds to Help with Childcare Under New Law Signed by Governor
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation to allow state and local candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses, enabling more parents to run for public office. Specifically, the bill amends state election law to … [Read more...]
State Law Allows Firefighters, Emergency Medical Responders to Remove Animals Left in Vehicles
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation authorizing firefighters and other emergency medical responders to remove animals in unattended motor vehicles under conditions that endanger their health or well-being. This legislation … [Read more...]
