ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is no longer trying to get his Democratic primary opponents kicked off the ballot. In recent weeks, Cuomo’s campaign has been trying to remove Fordham University Law School professor Zephyr Teachout from the … [Read more...]
County DA’s Office Receives $100,000 to Fight Welfare Fraud, Tax Evasion
ALBANY - The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office is getting $100,000 from the state to help in the fight against welfare fraud and tax evasion. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State will expand its Crimes Against … [Read more...]
Governor Insists His Office Did not Compromise Ethics’ Commission Work
BUFFALO - During his first public appearance since a revealing report by the New York Times, Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the Moreland Commission. In July 2013, the governor praised the commission that was created under the Moreland Act. It … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Measures That Strenghten Domestic Violence, Public Lewdness Laws
ALBANY - There are now a new set of laws in place to better protect New Yorkers from domestic violence, stalking and public lewdness. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of bills that strengthen existing laws and add new measures for … [Read more...]
New York First in Nation to Develop Strategy for LGBT Data Collection
ALBANY - New York State is leading the charge in the effort to raise awareness and provide equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender residents. This week, New York became the first state in the nation with coordinated statewide … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities, Jamestown YMCA Receive Funding for After School Programming
ALBANY - Two agencies which help to administer youth services in Chautauqua County will be sharing more than $165,000 in state funding. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a total of $10.9 million in new grants will go to 68 Advantage … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Business Alliance Forms in Albany
ALBANY - A group of lobbyists for hopeful cannabis growers and dispensary owners started a business alliance on Thursday. According to an article in the Albany Times Union, Medical Cannabis Industry Alliance of New York (MCIA) will serve as a … [Read more...]
County IDA Offers Details Online for STARTUP NY
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County has created an information portal on the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) website regarding the STARTUP NY program. STARTUP NY is a recently-created program initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...]
Shared Services Forum Scheduled for Wednesday Afternoon in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The issue of shared services among municipalities will be addressed later today in Mayville when Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan hosts a Shared Services Forum. The forum will discuss the impact of shared services among … [Read more...]
Shared Services Forum Scheduled for July 16; Municipal, School Leaders Encouraged to Attend
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan wants to continue to look into the idea of shared services among local governments. The county’s top elected official announced on Friday that his office will host an informational forum to … [Read more...]
