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...]
State Announces Start of Summer Food Service Program
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding parents that while the school year is drawing to a close, thousands of children remain eligible for free, nutritious meals at hundreds of sites around New York State this summer. State agencies are … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Heroin and Opioid Legislation Into Law
ALBANY - New York State is stepping up its effort to combat the recent increase in heroin and opioid drug abuse. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation designed to combat the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in communities across the … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Series of Bills Addressing Heroin, Opiod Abuse
ALBANY - New York State is continuing its effort to crack down on the use of Heroin and other Opioids. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a series of bills to help address the growing drug … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Approve Bill That Increases Penalties Against Illegal Sale of Ivory, Rhino Horns
ALBANY - Officials in Albany want to put a stop to the illegal selling of ivory and rhinoceros horns in New York State. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill to restrict the market for ivory … [Read more...]
State Relaxes Regulations for Marketing Craft Beverages
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill that will continue the State’s support of the growing craft beverage industry by cutting burdensome requirements placed on producers and rolling back … [Read more...]
State Sees Improvement in Credit Rating, Reach’s Highest Rating in 50 Years
ALBANY - New York State has the best Credit Rating in 50 Years. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Monday issued statements regarding Moody’s Investors Service … [Read more...]
Cuomo Leads Astorino By Wide Margin in Most Recent Poll
ALBANY - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino has actually lost ground in the polls, just two months into his campaign to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A poll released Monday by Siena College has Cuomo leading Astorino by 36 percent. Cuomo … [Read more...]
State PSC Give Final Approval to Conversion of NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - It’s now official. The NRG power plant in Dunkirk will be making the conversion from a coal-burning power plant to a natural gas burning facility. On Thursday the state Public Service Commission unanimously approved the repowering of NRG … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Governor to to Request Federal Flood Relief Aid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R - Corning) announced Thursday that several area counties affected by severe flooding last month – including Chautauqua County - exceed the New York State threshold of $26.9 million for federal assistance. As a … [Read more...]
