ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the State Senate is taking the area’s pothole problems to Albany. Senator Catharine Young (R-Olean) is joining local highway superintendents from across New York State in calling for increased funding … [Read more...]
Senate Announces New Program to Benefit Young Farmers
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young and her Senate colleagues have announced a new program that could help support and encourage the next generation of farmers in New York State. The proposed “Young Farmers NY” program is designed to focus on obstacles … [Read more...]
NYSUT Rep Explains Local Teachers’ Stance on Common Core
JAMESTOWN - The Regional representative of New York State United Teachers says her group is continuing to raise awareness about serious problems it has with the Common Core education standards. NYSUT regional director Anne Geronimo works with more … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Court Okays Loan for Lake Shore Hospital to Remain Open Through Feb. 3
BUFFALO - A north county hospital that was set to close its doors by the end of this month will now have enough money to stay open until at least its next appearance in bankruptcy court. That’s according to an article in the Buffalo News, which … [Read more...]
Young Says Governor’s 2014-2015 Budget Proposal is ‘On Target’
ALBANY - Although she’s a member of the opposing political party, Senator Cathy Young (R,C - Olean), who represents Chautauqua County in Albany, says she’s pleased with the spending plan governor Andrew Cuomo laid out on Tuesday. In a prepared … [Read more...]
County Legislature’s First Voting Session is Tonight, Resolution Involving SAFE Act Enforcement on Agenda
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some noticeable changes when the Chautauqua County Legislature holds its first regular voting session of the new year tonight in Mayville. Among the most noticeable change will be the number of legislators at the … [Read more...]
FEMA to Povide $5 Million in Funding to Lake Shore Hospital
IRVING - It looks like Lake Shore Hospital in northern Chautauqua County has been given some financial breathing room, courtesy of the federal government. On Wednesday congressman Tom Reed’s office announced that the Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...]
Young Introduces Bill that Would Favor Veteran Business Owners
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is wants to provide more business for disabled veterans who own their own business. Under a bill sponsored by the Olean Republican, businesses owned by disabled veterans would achieve preference for procuring state … [Read more...]
Republicans Support Governor’s Call for NY to be More Business-Friendly
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address not only received high marks from his fellow members of the Democratic Party, much of it was also well received by Republicans across the state. The region’s state Senator, Cathy Young … [Read more...]
Rally for Lake Shore Hospital Draws Hundreds of Supporters
SILVER CREEK - An effort to save one of Chautauqua County’s largest employers received a major boost over the weekend when hundreds of people attended a rally to show their support. According to a published report, supporters from throughout the … [Read more...]
