ALBANY - New York State is seeing one of the highest incidents of measles outbreaks in the past 20 years and as a result, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the State Department of Health is alerting New Yorkers about the importance of being vaccinated to … [Read more...]
Long Point to Receive $1,000,000 in State Aid for Sewer Upgrade
BEMUS POINT - Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake will receive a $1 million state grant for improvements to its municipal sewage system. The project was announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Earth Day as part of a $90 million fund in the … [Read more...]
Training for Citizen Preparedness Corps Scheduled for April 24
FREDONIA - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program will take place on Thursday, April 24, in Chautauqua County. The program, highlighted in Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address in January and … [Read more...]
Goernor Calls for Recall of Toy Containing Toxic Chemical
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling on the federal government to recall a toy known as “Clingy Darts" (shown here), which poses a significant danger to children. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) found … [Read more...]
NY Jobs Express Website See Growth in Listing and Visitors During March
Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding New Yorkers that nearly 88,000 jobs are currently available and listed on the Jobs Express website (www.jobs.ny.gov). The site site sorts thousands of jobs by region and occupation, and also allows users to search … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Law that Would Change How New York’s Electoral Votes are Distributed
ALBANY - New York state is changing the way it distributes its electoral votes in the national presidential election. On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation pledging to award New York's electoral votes to the presidential candidate who … [Read more...]
#RaiseUpNY Initiative Gains Support from Female Lawmakers
ALBANY - One hundred thirty of the state's most powerful women are calling for the passage of #RaiseUpNY, legislation that would allow cities and counties to raise wages above the state's minimum of $8 an hour. According to a report from the … [Read more...]
State-wide ‘Operation Hang Up’ Initiative Starts Thursday
ALBANY - If you’re driving, don’t talk on your phone or text. That’s the message from New York State Police and Local Law Enforcement across New York, who will be Conducting Statewide Cell Phone and Texting While Driving Crackdown starting … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces $6 Million in Funding to Market New York’s Beer, Spirits and Wine Industry
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to visibility of locally owned craft beer and liquor businesses in New York State. During Tuesday’s second New York State Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit, the Governor announced that the State provide $6 … [Read more...]
Brewers, Wineries and Distillers featured Tuesday in State Capitol
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is hosting a third annual wine, beer, spirits and cider summit Tuesday in the state capitol. The annual event is designed to showcase the products of dozens of beer, wine and spirit producers and farmers, while also … [Read more...]
