WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday at the White House. The two spoke after Cuomo requested a meeting to discuss a provision in the Republicans' 2017 tax-cut law that caps the state and local tax … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
Cuomo Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Reproductive Health Act’s Late Term Abortion Provision
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended New York's new abortion law Wednesday after it was criticized by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address, saying Trump and his conservative allies are lying about the law as part of a broader … [Read more...]
Trump Criticizes New York’s Recently Passed Reproductive Health Act During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
2019 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report Gives Mixed Grades for New York
ALBANY - Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. That's according to the 2019 “State of Tobacco Control” report by the American Lung Association. The … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves New Gun Legislation
ALBANY - New York lawmakers on Tuesday approved the most comprehensive set of gun bills in the state in six years, including measures that would ban bump stocks, prohibit teachers from carrying guns in schools and extend the waiting period for gun … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Update, Expand Abortion Rights for Women
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo, flanked by Democratic leaders of the state Legislature, on Tuesday night signed into law the Reproductive Health Act - a series of measures codifying abortion protections and expanding reproductive health rights for … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent, Board President Disappointed with Governor’s 2019-20 State Aid Proposal
JAMESTOWN - Officials with Jamestown Public Schools received the first piece of the puzzle for putting together next year's 2019-20 school budget when School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe shared details of the governor's school aid proposal with the … [Read more...]
Governor Proposes $60 Million Cut in State Aid to Town Governments, Offers Share of $350 Million of Internet Sales Tax Revenue
ALBANY - Towns around New York state are objecting to a budget proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would cut nearly $60 million in funding to local governments. The New York State Association of Towns on Friday called the cut "disrespectful" and … [Read more...]
