Emails obtained from the state Department of Environmental Conservation by an environmental group show state officials gave details of a proposed permit and regulations for natural gas hydraulic fracturing to industry representatives before making … [Read more...]
Cuomo Haults Queens Casino Effort Amidst News of $2 Million Contribution from Lobby Group
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to build a casino and convention center in Queens has fallen through, and now the governor says he's opening up the bids to more companies. Cuomo's change of plans comes amid reports that the gambling company … [Read more...]
Municipal Consolidation Forum is Tonight at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Municipal leaders from throughout Chautauqua County will be at Jamestown Community College tonight to attend a Municipal Consolidation Forum being hosted by County executive Greg Edwards. The forum, which will be a question and answer … [Read more...]
Senator Young Spearheads Effort to Provide Local Growers with Relief from Cold Snap
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) has spearheaded a request to Governor Andrew Cuomo, asking for his help for growers across the state whose crops have been devastated. Local fruit growers, including grape farmers, have been affected … [Read more...]
Governor Issues Executive Order to Create Statewide Health Exchange
Governor Andrew Cuomo is using his executive power to create a state health insurance exchange that he says would help small businesses and individuals secure medical insurance. On Thursday, the governor sidestepped opposition from Republicans in the … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Budget Vetoes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his vetoes for the state budget passed late last month, with nearly $640,000 in member items – sometimes called ‘pork spending’ - being eliminated from the state spending plan. The governor also vetoed an … [Read more...]
Anti-Fracking Group Holds Protests at DEC Headquarters in Albany
ALBANY - An environmental advocacy group held a protest outside the Department of Environmental Conservation's headquarters in Albany Tuesday to urge state officials to speak out about a controversial natural gas drilling technique, hydraulic … [Read more...]
Goodell Blasts Increase in Welfare Benefits
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the state Assembly says New York is now the Welfare Capitol of the United States. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which says Assemblyman Andrew Goodell (R-Jamestown) is … [Read more...]
Governor Makes Peace Bridge Announcement, Highlights State Budget
BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Western New York Wednesday to make a major announcement regarding the Peace Bridge. The governor, flanked by other local and state officials, said the state will act by June to acquire and demolish all remaining … [Read more...]
State to Create Office of New Americans to Help Immigrants Acclimate
ALBANY - New York will soon have a new office in state government to help bridge the gap between native and non-native English speakers. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that the Department of State … [Read more...]
