ALBANY - A three-way agreement has been reached on Lavern's Law: legislation that would extend the amount of time a person can file a suit for a missed cancer diagnosis. The announcement came over the weekend from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate … [Read more...]
Hearings Scheduled for Possibly Ending Subminimum Wage for Wait Staff in NY State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced the dates and locations for the upcoming public hearings to address the possibility of ending minimum wage tip credits in New York State, also known as the subminimum wage. "New York continues to be … [Read more...]
Officials Disappointed with State Funding Proposal for Jamestown School District
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the head of the Jamestown School District is not pleased with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed school funding totals for the 2018-19 school year. On Tuesday the Jamestown School Board held its … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. Catherine Young Interview: January 2018
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean, NY 57th Senate District) offers her initial thoughts on the 2019 State Budget proposal, presented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, Jan. … [Read more...]
Cuts in State Funding Cause Concern for Community Colleges
ALBANY - Community Colleges throughout New York State would likely suffer from a funding cut under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed 2019 state budget. The spending plan, which was released on Tuesday in Albany, includes a flat funding formula for the … [Read more...]
Young Responds to Governor’s Budget Presentation, Prepares for Senate Budget Hearings
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the New York State Senate will be the one responsible for presiding over the state Senate budget hearings that will be taking place in Albany over the next few weeks. Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) is the … [Read more...]
Governor Proposes $1 Billion in ‘Revenue Raisers’, Shift in State Tax Code as Part of 2019 Budget Proposal
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday presented his budget message to members of the state legislature, and it includes not only a billion dollars in additional revenue, but also calls for a radical change in the state income tax code. Cuomo is … [Read more...]
New York State Police to Start Using Drones as Part of Law Enforcement Efforts
ALBANY - State police in western New York will be among the first across New York State to use drone technology to assist with law enforcement efforts. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced on Wednesday the launch of the new … [Read more...]
State Announces Grant Funding to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Governor Announces $6.5 Million in Funding for Anti-Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Programs
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $6.5 million in grants to 55 state-approved anti-sexual assault crisis and prevention programs operated by hospitals, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies statewide. The grants will … [Read more...]
