ALBANY - The state’s first major attempt at pushing its “Taste NY” marketing campaign got off the ground yesterday. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that the New Baltimore Service Area on the New York State Thruway is the first location in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Details of NYS Community Schools Initiative
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday launched the NYS Community Schools initiative, a new statewide program he announced in the 2013 State of the State address that will transform schools in distressed communities into hubs for a wide range of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces New Program to Assist Farmers
ALBANY - New York State wants to provide more aid to local farmers in an effort to reduce energy costs and improve operations. On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a variety of measures to support farmers across that he says continue the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: New Program Will Suspend Licenses of Those who Owe Back Taxes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced a new initiative to encourage individuals who owe significant back taxes to pay their bills. Under the new program, a New York State driver license can be suspended when a taxpayer’s past-due tax … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Senecas Present State with $350 Million Check, $34.5 Million Will go to Salamanca Area
SALAMANCA - For the first time in 35 years, a sitting New York Governor has personally visited the city of Salamanca. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a joint appearance with Seneca Nation of Indians President Barry Snyder, Sr. at the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Casino Bill Now Awaits Public Vote Following Gov.’s Signature
ALBANY - The issue of whether or not New York State will be in the business of licensing casinos in areas of Upstate New York will go before voters this November. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Signs Law Making it a Felony to Kill a Police Animals
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation that will make the killing of a police animal a felony. Specially-trained police animals, particularly dogs and horses, are often put in harm's way when they are relied upon by law … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Health Exchange to Provide in Reduction in Health Insurance Rates
NEW YORK - It looks like New York residents will have an opportunity to see significant savings in their health insurance plans starting next year. On Wednesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Announces New Proposals to Reduce Power Plant Emissions
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo last week proposed revised regulations to further reduce harmful power plant emissions. The proposed regulations lower the emissions cap under the nine-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and will serve as … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Governor Andrew Cuomo at JCC to Announce Details of StartUp NY
JAMESTOWN - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared at Jamestown Community College to discuss the StartUp NY initiative, aimed at getting new businesses to open in Upstate New York. Following his public comments to an audience of more than 150 … [Read more...]
