ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday directed the New York State Department of Health to expand the free Zika virus testing program for all pregnant women who have traveled to areas where the infection is ongoing, regardless of whether they … [Read more...]
Governor Announces 76West Clean Energy Competition to Spur Business Development in Southern Tier
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a major economic development initiative for the Southern Tier, including Chautauqua County. 76West is a $20 million business competition and business support program geared toward identifying … [Read more...]
Vice President Biden Appears with Gov. Cuomo to Support Proposed Paid Family Leave Policy
NEW YORK - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was joined by Vice President Joe Biden on Friday in New York City to kick off the “Strong Families, Strong New York” campaign to push for passage of the Governor’s paid family leave proposal in New York … [Read more...]
New York Finalizes Ban On Transgender Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights has adopted new regulations that ban discrimination and harassment against transgender people. The regulations affirm that transgender individuals are … [Read more...]
Teresi Doesn’t Expect to See an Increase in State Aid in Governor’s Budget Rollout
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his sixth State of the State address and budget proposal Wednesday. The address is the culmination of a 10-day tour of the state where he already released some of his agenda-topping proposals. During the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: January 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his interview of 2016 as part of the weekly Community Matters public affairs program. Teresi and host Jason Sample discuss the mayor's upcoming State … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Law Making it Illegal for Police to Restrain Pregnant Inmates
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation relating to the restraint of pregnant inmates. The bill prohibits the use of restraints during the transport of all pregnant inmates at State and local correctional facilities, and within eight … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Increase for State Workers Starts Dec. 31
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for State Workers will take effect beginning December 31, 2015. The Division of the Budget has just released a Budget Bulletin to State agencies providing information to implement the increase directed by … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Law Allowing IDAs to ‘Clawback’ Tax Breaks
ALBANY - Industrial development agencies across the state will soon be able to claw back tax breaks if businesses don't follow through on the promise of new jobs. On Friday Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill implementing a series of new requirements … [Read more...]
Skelos and Son Convicted on Corruption Charges
NEW YORK - Former state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son were convicted Friday on all charges stemming from a federal corruption case. The jury’s decision came just one day after deliberations had begun. Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos, were … [Read more...]
