A Cattaraugus County native was one of the 16 soldiers wounded during Wednesday’s shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. According to media reports, Maj. Patrick Miller – a native of Allegany, NY – sustained wounds to his abdomen but is expected to … [Read more...]
State to Provide $30 Million to Benefit Programs Assisting Crime Victims
ALBANY - Approximately $30 million in grant funding is now available to benefit programs across New York State that provide direct services, including counseling and crisis intervention, advocacy and legal assistance to crime victims. That’s … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Approve On-Time State Budget for Fourth Year in a Row
ALBANY - With less than an hour to spare, lawmakers in Albany have approved a state budget for the new fiscal year. With the final budget bills being approved literally during the 11th hour Monday night, lawmakers have now delivered four on-time … [Read more...]
Cuomo Reminds Businesses $8 Minimum Wage Now in Effect
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has issued a warning to employers not complying with the state’s minimum wage laws, emphasizing that failure to comply can result in fines, charges and civil or even criminal punishment. According to the … [Read more...]
Maple Weekend Begins Saturday and Continue Next Week
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo today encouraged New Yorkers to begin planning for Maple Weekend events this month, which take place across the state on the weekends of March 22 and 23 and also on March 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each … [Read more...]
State Senate Defeats Dream Act
ALBANY - Children of illegal immigrants will not be getting college tuition assistance from New York State. That after members of the state Senate Monday rejected the “Dream Act.” The 30 to 29 vote was short of the 32 votes needed to pass. There … [Read more...]
Cuomo Urges Residents to Learn Risks Associated with Flooding
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging all New Yorkers, in honor of The National Weather Service's Flood Safety Awareness Week, to learn the risks associated with flooding to better protect their families, businesses and communities from this type … [Read more...]
New York Senate, Assembly Finalize ‘In-House’ Budgets
ALBANY - The state budget in Albany is one step closer to being finalized. On Thursday, the State Senate released its one-house budget resolution - which, among other things - enhances support for charter schools, provides some form of public … [Read more...]
Astorino Promises Changes in Albany if Elected
ALBANY - The man who wants to be New York State’s next governor says the state capitol is a cesspool of corruption that needs to end. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino was in Albany on Friday as part of his statewide tour following his … [Read more...]
Governor Gives Prosecutors Increased Access to Vehicle and Traffic Ticket Records
ALBANY - Have you received a speeding ticket only to have it later reduced in city or town court? That could come back to haunt you. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making … [Read more...]
