DUNKIRK - The owners of the largest tax payer in the county wants to slash its Payment in Lieu of taxes agreement with the county, City of Dunkirk, and Dunkirk School district by 85 percent. That’s according to Senator Cathy Young, who said NRG, … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Jobs Continue to Decline in Chautauqua County
ALBANY - Manufacturing Jobs in Chautauqua County continue to go down. The New York State Department of Labor's labor statistics department is reporting 8,900 manufacturing jobs in the county for the month of December – marking the lowest number on … [Read more...]
[WATCH]Young Seeks Answers from State Economic Development Commissioner Regarding $200 Million Project
ALBANY - The effort to get more information regarding a recently announced $200 million economic development project in for the north county. On Tuesday the state legislature held another joint budget hearing, this time focusing on economic … [Read more...]
Young, Senate Republicans Push for Ban of Synthetic Cannibinoids
ALBANY – Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I- 57th District) is joining her Senate colleagues this week in working toward the passage of a package of public-health bills aimed at combating synthetic marijuana and cannibinoids. According to Young, the … [Read more...]
Senator Cathy Young Comments on NRG Layoffs in Dunkirk
64 Employees at NRG in Dunkirk were given WARN layoff notices. Senator Cathy issued the following statement in response: “The issuance of the WARN letters to the employees of NRG’s Dunkirk generating facility is extremely disappointing news. It is … [Read more...]
Senator Young Against Bringing Syrian Refugees to New York
(MEDIA RELEASE, SENATOR YOUNG'S OFFICE) ALBANY - Calling it a dire national security and public safety concern, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-57th District) called on President Barack Obama and Governor Andrew Cuomo to halt the influx of Syrian … [Read more...]
NRG Plant in Dunkirk Can be Closed Without Impacting Power Generation in New York
ALBANY - It’s not looking good for the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. A recently released study shows the NRG plant, along with another in Tonawanda, can be shut down without affecting energy reliability to the region’s businesses, … [Read more...]
Bush Industries to Receive $900,000 in State Funding, Ensures Retention of 200 Local Jobs
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that $39.2 million in economic development funding has been approved for 34 projects that are spurring growth and opportunity across the state, including one in the Jamestown area. According to the … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls for Community Support During NRG Rally on Saturday
DUNKIRK - A rally to show support for continuing the NRG Repowering project will help to show officials in Albany how important the project is to Chautauqua County and Western New York. That’s according to Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23), … [Read more...]
NRG Repower Rally Set for Saturday, Oct. 17 in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK – State and local officials will converge in Dunkirk later this month to take part in a rally to show support for the NRG power plant. "A huge turnout is needed one more time to send a loud and clear message -- the community continues to … [Read more...]
