ALBANY - New York State is stepping up its effort to ensure the 2018 elections go off without a hitch. On Wednesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Board of Elections—in concert with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—will … [Read more...]
IRS Challenges State’s Effort to Circumvent New Federal Cap on SALT Deductions
WASHINGTON - There's a new challenge for New York State and others that have tried to do an end-around regarding the new federal tax law that was recently approved in Washington. New York State is one of several states that have moved to let … [Read more...]
Schneiderman Resigns as State Attorney General Amid Reports of Abuse
ALBANY - New York's attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them. Eric Schneiderman released a statement late Monday saying the allegations will ``effectively prevent him from leading … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Legislation Revoking Gun Ownership Rights for Domestic Abusers
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation to remove guns from domestic abusers and close a loophole in state law that will ensure domestic abusers are required to surrender all firearms, not just handguns. The Governor also … [Read more...]
Governor Announces ‘If You can See it, You Can Be It’ Day for Girls Across NY State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing the launch of "If You Can See It You Can Be It"- a day for girls to see what is possible. On April 26, 2018, New York State will partner with companies across the state to show girls from lower-income … [Read more...]
Democrats in State Senate Agree to Reconcile
ALBANY - The upper and lower chambers of the New York State Legislature could soon be unified. The two feuding factions of Democrats within the State Senate announced Wednesday they have agreed to reconcile ahead of November’s election, reuniting … [Read more...]
Residents in New York Convicted of Domestic Abuse-Related Charges No Longer Allowed to Own Firearms
ALBANY - Domestic abusers in New York who are convicted on either felony or many misdemeanor charges will have all their firearms - not just handguns - taken from them. The provision sailed through the state Assembly and Senate before being signed … [Read more...]
Cuomo Criticizes Proposed Rollback of EPA Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON - Federal environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high." The … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves 2018-19 Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. On Friday and Saturday the state legislature approved the $168 billion, 2018-19 State Budget, with a deal that includes a new state tax code as a response to federal changes and more money for … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [Read more...]
