ALBANY - Some good news for beer and wine producers in New York. Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced two initiatives stemming from the second Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit to support New York State's local wineries and … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Governor Announces New Initiatives to Combat Rising Drug Use
ALBANY - New York State is continuing its effort to crack down on the sale and use of Heroin and other opioids. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Police plans to hire 100 investigators for its narcotics unit (CNET) in … [Read more...]
North County Intersection to See $720,000 in Improvements
FREDONIA - One of the busiest intersections in Chautauqua County will be getting an upgrade, thanks to recently announced funding from Albany. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that a total of $75.6 million will be split among 33 projects … [Read more...]
Governor Takes Time to Highlight State’s Robust Dairy Industry
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday thanked all the people who make New York’s dairy industry such an important sector of the state’s economy in celebration of Dairy Month in New York State and across the country. As the State's leading … [Read more...]
Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act Signed into Law
ALBANY - New York state is now leading the nation when it comes to helping disabled U.S. Military veterans open and run their own businesses. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act into law, … [Read more...]
Duffy Won’t Seek Reelection as Lt. Governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s number two will not seek re-election this November. On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy made the announcement, adding that he formally notified Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a letter. Duffy, who formerly served as Rochester mayor … [Read more...]
State Emergency Service Crews Conduct Oil Spill Training Exercises
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced a critical two-day training drill at the Port of Albany to simulate risks associated with ignitable liquids such as crude oil. The drill, which began Tuesday and continues today is being conducted by … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines Recent Common Core Reforms
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that students taking Common Core state tests in grades 3-8 this week will be protected thanks to new reforms enacted in the FY14-15 state budget. The reforms eliminate high stakes for students on … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces $750 Million in Funding for Regional Economic Development Councils
ALBANY - Economic Development leaders from across New York will be working once again to receive a portion of the $750,000,000 in state funding and resources. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday launched Round IV of the Regional Economic Development … [Read more...]
Jamestown Gets $25,000 from State for Tree Planting Program
ALBANY - The city of Jamestown will be getting a boost from the state to help with its tree planting program. Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced state Urban Forestry grants totaling nearly $800,000 will be distributed to communities and … [Read more...]
