ALBANY - Some good news for the pet community in New York Sate. Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to help protect the health and safety of dogs and cats by authorizing local municipalities to adopt more stringent laws to regulate pet … [Read more...]
Governor Uses State of the State to Push for Economic Initiatives
ALBANY - New York State is on its way to a full recovery, but there is still much work that needs to be done. That was the overall message from Governor Andrew Cuomo during his fourth state of the state address on Wednesday afternoon. The governor … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo to Deliver State of the State Today
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to deliver his fourth State of the State this afternoon. Many insiders say this year’s state of the state will feature a robust, election-year platform that will focus on property-tax relief and boosting the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Declares State of Emergency Due to Weather, Closes NYS Thruway
ALBANY - As a result of the inclement weather throughout much of New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday declared a state of emergency. The State of Emergency was in effect for not only Chautauqua County, but also all other counties in Western … [Read more...]
Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for NY State
ALBANY - New York State is in a state of Emergency due to a winter storm that has been making its way across the area. Governor Andrew Cuomo made the declaration late Thursday afternoon as a major winter storm started to bring heavy snow, sub-zero … [Read more...]
Governor Activiates State Emergency Operations Center
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will activate New York’s Emergency Operations Center – also known as EOC – later today at 10:00 a.m. The activation will be to help monitor the winter storm that is moving through the area. In addition to widespread … [Read more...]
Council Requests Assissance from Newly Created State Financial Advisory Board
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution requesting financial and operating assistance from the state. As WRFA reported on Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at the start of the year that the state would … [Read more...]
Governor, State Officials Urge Residents to Protect Against ID Theft
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to protect themselves against identity theft during the busy holiday shopping season. As part of a consumer alert that was issued on Thursday, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) … [Read more...]
Reed Reacts to NRG Announcement, Says Governor Needs to Decide Soon on Hydrofracking Moratorium
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) on Monday gave high praise to the Chautauqua County community on its efforts to keep NRG open and operational in Dunkirk. Sunday’s announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo that NRG will repower with natural gas was … [Read more...]
New York Sees Increase in Woman and Minority-Owned Businesses Contracted with State
ALBANY - The effort by New York State to help increase the number of minority and women-owned businesses that contract with the state is proving to be successful. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who’s released an end of the year … [Read more...]
