ALBANY - It’s a busy week in Albany as lawmakers scramble to approve various bills prior to the start of the summer recess at the end of this week. So far the biggest news coming out of Albany this week is the Women's Equality Act, which apparently … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Says State Should do More to Help Existing Businesses
Congressman Tom Reed says he’s pleased to see new York Governor Andrew Cuomo work toward bringing in new business to the state, but he also says the governor and state lawmakers still needs to do more to help businesses already in operation. Reed … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Warns of Tax Collection Solicitations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday warned New Yorkers to beware of tax collection letters that appear to be government notices, but are actually misleading solicitations from private entities. The Governor has directed the New York State … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Introduces Legislation to Establish Upstate Gambling Resorts
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Wednesday released the Upstate NY Gaming Economic Development Act, which will establish three destination resorts with gaming in Upstate New York and boost tourism and economic development in the region. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Imposes Stiffer Penalties for Texting While Driving
ALBANY - State lawmakers in Albany on Wednesday passed a new law cracking down on young drivers who are caught texting and driving. Under the new legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly, drivers with permits and probationary and junior … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Women’s Equality Act
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday was joined by members of the Women’s Equality Coalition to introduce legislation that he says is designed to end discrimination and inequality based on gender and to restore New York as a leader in women’s … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JCC Announced as Co-Recipient of NYSUNY 2020 Grant Funding
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this week that $60 million in funding will be going to four projects in round two of the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program. Among the recipients will be Jamestown Community College, which is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Spends Week Touting Tax-Free NY Initiative
ALBANY - It’s been a busy week for Governor Andrew Cuomo and his staff as they’ve been crisscrossing the state to promote a new, high profile business development initiative. On both Wednesday and Thursday, Cuomo and members of his administration … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Calls for Creation of Financial Board to Assist Upstate Municipalities
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to help local upstate governments get back on their feet. On Tuesday, the governor announced a plan that would help ailing upstate governments receive loans, grants and other help from state coffers to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Tourism Conference is This Week in Albany
ALBANY - Business leaders will be meeting in Albany this week for a state summit on tourism, which is the fifth largest employer in the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a release announcing the summit that it will continue his administration's … [Read more...]
