ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has no problem with legalizing professional mixed martial arts fights — as long as its economic benefits can be demonstrated. In an article in today’s Albany Times Union, the governor said the state is looking for … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: As Lawsuits Come Forward, Lawmakers Consider Ammending NY SAFE Act
ALBANY - As the lawsuits pile up against the recently signed NY SAFE Act, which further regulates and restricts various fire arms and related accessories, some state lawmakers are beginning to craft amendments to the law. However, even if some … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Assembly Passes Moratorium Extension Through May 2015
ALBANY - The State Assembly has approved a bill that would extend a moratorium on hydrofracking in New York until May 2015. The Albany Times Union is reporting that by issuing a moratorium, the state will allow for the completion of several … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Senate Republicans Introduce Farm Assistance Program
ALBANY - A group of state Senate Republicans along with a member of the Independent Democratic Conference have rolled out a package of proposals they say will boost the state's agriculture industry. The most significant proposals in the "Grown in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Equality Coaltion Calls for Passage of Women’s Equality Act in Albany
ALBANY - The newly formed New York Women's Equality Coalition is using Women's History Month to push for state-wide reform regarding women’s rights. According to an article in the Albany Times-Union, the coalition, which claims more than 500 member … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Challenges to NY SAFE Act to be Considered by Court
ALBANY - The effort to fight new gun regulations that were recently approved in Albany is picking up steam. Last week, Buffalo attorney James Tresmond filed a lawsuit contending the NY SAFE Act's ban on certain assault weapons to be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Gun Law Sees Backlash from Upstate Counties
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will be hearing from a lot of county governments in the coming weeks. More than two dozen county legislatures across New York State – including Erie and Cattaraugus Counties – have formally condemned New York’s new … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JCC Prsident Calls on Albany to Increase Funding for Community Colleges
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College President Greg DeCinque is joining other community college presidents from across the state in asking for more funding for the upcoming fiscal year. DeCinque – along with his peers across the SUNY Community … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Considering Non-Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls
ALBANY - The Albany Times Union is reporting this morning that Governor Andrew Cuomo will propose a new, non-Indian casino for downtown Niagara Falls. The announcement will be the result of the Governor’s frustration with the state’s long-standing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Teresi Reacts to Cuomo’s 2013-14 Executive Budget
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says there were a couple of positives for the city of Jamestown in relation to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget that was announced Tuesday in Albany. The mayor says the governor did not call for any funding … [Read more...]
