ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that applications for home heating assistance will be accepted beginning Monday, November 13 throughout New York State. The Home Energy Assistance Program is making $327 million in federal funding available … [Read more...]
Cuomo and Schumer Oppose Federal Tax Plan to Reduce or Eliminate SALT Deductions
CANANDAIGUA - Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer launched a statewide push across congressional districts Monday to urge New York's delegation to stand up for the middle class and oppose the repeal or reduction of state and local tax … [Read more...]
Tax Abatement Program Addressing Condemned, Dilapidated Properties Signed into Law
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has signed off on a new housing program that is designed to address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. The program was first discussed in January at the request of city council woman Marie Carrubba. … [Read more...]
STEL Receives State Grant to Assist with Housing Programs
JAMESTOWN - Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL), has received two state grants totaling $790,000 to develop 35 supportive housing units in Chautauqua County. STEL is a local agency devoted to helping individuals with psychiatric and … [Read more...]
Athenex Groundbreaking Unlikely to Take Place Before 2018
DUNKIRK - The Post-Journal is reporting that the groundbreaking for a major pharmaceutical plant in Dunkirk won’t be happening until next year. Dunkirk Town Supervisor Richard Purol tells the Post-Journal that the Athenex groundbreaking has been … [Read more...]
CASAC Receives $100,000 in Funding to Provide Prevention Services to Community Members
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Addiction Funding for Open Access Centers, Recovery High School Projects
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced two new actions to expand addiction treatment and recovery services for people across New York. A Request for Applications makes up to $4.5 million in funding available to develop nine Open … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Federal Legislation that Would Repeal New York SAFE Act
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is throwing his support behind a proposed federal law that is aimed at killing New York State’s SAFE Act. On Tuesday Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) announced that he would be supporting … [Read more...]
New Law Requires State Police, NYPD Candidates to Have CPR Training Prior to Becoming Officers
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, known as Briana's Law, which requires New York State Police and New York Police Department candidates and officers to receive CPR training prior to graduation and every two years after. The … [Read more...]
State Gives Approval for Local Property Tax Abatement Program to Help Address Abandoned, Condemned Properties
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed off on a new housing program that would address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in Jamestown. Earlier this summer the state legislature approved a resolution allowing the city to launch the … [Read more...]
