NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo Sunday announced several actions to protect civil rights and combat hate crimes in New York, including the creation of a State Police unit to investigate reports of hate crimes, an expansion of the state’s human … [Read more...]
Governor Sets Up Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias and Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched a toll-free hotline to report incidents of bias and discrimination across the state. The hotline will bolster the state’s efforts to protect New Yorkers and allow those who are the victim of prejudice … [Read more...]
State Panel Fails to Approve Pay Increase for Lawmakers
ALBANY - Allies of Gov. Andrew Cuomo blocked a pay raise Tuesday for New York's 213 state lawmakers, arguing the Legislature should limit the amount of private income legislators can earn before getting a public-salary bump. A panel tasked with … [Read more...]
State to Implement New Emission Law Affecting Diesel Generators and Natural Gas Engines
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted new regulations that officials say will improve air quality and protect public health by limiting emissions from existing diesel generators and natural gas-fired … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Record Number for Voter Registration
ALBANY - If voter registration is any indication, it appears the 2016 election could be one for the record books. Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system … [Read more...]
State Launches Ad Campaign to Raise Awareness about Synthetic Marijuana
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a new public awareness campaign encouraging New Yorkers to report the illegal sales of synthetic drugs, commonly referred to as synthetic marijuana. The campaign consists of ads that warn New Yorkers … [Read more...]
Empire State Development to Oversee Athenex Project After Company Officials Voice Concerns
DUNKIRK - An international company that develops cancer care drugs is reportedly looking at alternative locations for its multi-million dollar pharmaceutical plant. In February Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials were in Dunkirk to … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Legislation Aimed at Fighting Citizens United Decision
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed first-in-the-nation legislation (S.8160/A.10742) to curb the power of independent expenditure campaigns unleashed by the 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. The … [Read more...]
Drought Warning in Effect for Chautauqua County, Much of WNY
ALBANY - With this year being one of the worst drought years in recorded history for Western New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue a heightened Drought Warning for the … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Create Anti-Poverty Task Force, Seeking Local Organization to Oversee Project
JAMESTOWN - City officials are working to create an anti-poverty task force and they’re looking for a nonprofit organization to lead the process. According to a report in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, Jamestown was one of 10 cities in the state selected … [Read more...]
