JAMESTOWN - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) announced that State Route 394 in the Town of Ellicott will be renamed the “Sergeant James C. Matteson Memorial Highway.” Senator Young sponsored legislation in the state Senate and Assemblyman … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says Weather is Reason for Stagnant Population
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed upstate weather for prompting New Yorkers to flee to other states. Cuomo told reporters Tuesday that while job losses and high taxes once drove people to leave New York, his administration has ended that trend and … [Read more...]
Governor’s Race Highlights 2018 Primary Day in New York State
JAMESTOWN - Tomorrow is Primary Day for state and local offices and in Chautauqua County, polls will be open for all county Democratic, Conservative and Reform Parties’ registered voters. Additionally, Independence Voters in Ripley and Portland will … [Read more...]
IRS Issues New Regulations to Halt NY State Workaround of Federal Cap on SALT Deductions
ALBANY - The Internal Revenue Service says the workarounds New York, New Jersey and Connecticut approved following the new federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) aren't acceptable to the federal government. Taxpayers who … [Read more...]
Cuomo Sign’s Legislation to Protect Pets from Being Abandoned During Eviction
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to protect pets from being abandoned during an eviction. The No Pet Left Behind Law recognizes that pets should not be treated like property when their family is evicted, and it will ensure … [Read more...]
NY AFL-CIO Announces 2018 Election Endorsements, Including Mitrano for Congress
The New York State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its slate of endorsements for the 2018 election. For statewide offices, the union group chose all Democratic candidates, including … [Read more...]
State Expands Law Providing Reimbursements to Crime Victims
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation (S.7993/A.10275) that expands the benefits available to eligible crime victims, who have not been physically injured, to include reimbursement of crime scene cleanup and domestic violence … [Read more...]
Local DA Joins Colleagues in Opposing Newly Created Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
ALBANY - New York's district attorneys plan to challenge a new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that will create a commission to investigate alleged wrongdoing by prosecutors. Cuomo signed a bill Monday establishing the state Commission on … [Read more...]
New York State Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance in Response to EPA’s Pro-Coal Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of governments, businesses, and other organizations committed to leading the rest of the world in ending the use of … [Read more...]
Young Announces Funding to Help Panama Central School with Penalty Assessment
[MEDIA RELEASE FROM SENATOR CATHERINE YOUNG'S OFFICE] OLEAN - Senator Catharine Young (R, C, I - 57th District) has announced another round of $500,000 in state funding to cover the cost of Panama Central School District’s penalty payment to the … [Read more...]
