ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has responded to the Orlando mass shooting. Early Sunday morning a shooter, identified as Omar Mateen, opened fire on attendees at The Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., killing a reported 50 people, … [Read more...]
Governor’s Heroin and Opioids Task Force Announces Final Report and Recommendations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced the final report and recommendations from his Heroin and Opioids Task Force, which is comprised of diverse group of experts in healthcare, advocacy, education, law enforcement, as well as parents and … [Read more...]
State Public Service Commission to Terminate Contract Between NRG and National Grid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]
Governor Prepares to Sign Bill Eliminating Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products
ALBANY - Legislation eliminating the state "tampon tax" is now in the hands of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who plans to sign it into law. The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation that eliminates feminine hygiene products — including tampons, pads … [Read more...]
Williams to Remain in Custody Under Civil Confinement
NEW YORK - The man responsible for the HIV crisis in the Jamestown area in 1997 will remain confined in a "secure mental-health facility." In April 2010, then-attorney general Andrew Cuomo moved to block Nushawn Williams' release from prison after … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Creation of Statewide Heroin Task Force
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide heroin task force charged with ending the heroin and opioid crisis in New York. The group, comprised of a broad coalition of experts in healthcare, drug policy, advocacy, … [Read more...]
Governor Bans All Non-Essential State Travel to Mississippi
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to Mississippi. The order requires all New York State agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday
ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]
As Leaders Finalize State Budget, Teresi Says Assembly Version Would Benefit Jamestown the Most
ALBANY - There’s just a couple of days remaining for lawmakers in Albany to agree on and finalize an on-time state budget. April 1 is the deadline for the 2016-17 state budget. This week the process is focused on Assembly leader Carl Heastie and … [Read more...]
