ALBANY - New York is joining California and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. New York Attorney General Letitia James said in the lawsuit Monday that Trump is threatening public … [Read more...]
Trump, Cuomo Discuss Taxes, Economy and Abortion During Tuesday Meeting
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday at the White House. The two spoke after Cuomo requested a meeting to discuss a provision in the Republicans' 2017 tax-cut law that caps the state and local tax … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
Cuomo Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Reproductive Health Act’s Late Term Abortion Provision
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended New York's new abortion law Wednesday after it was criticized by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address, saying Trump and his conservative allies are lying about the law as part of a broader … [Read more...]
Trump Criticizes New York’s Recently Passed Reproductive Health Act During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for an End to ‘Political Theater’ in Order to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY) said Thursday he’s hoping for an end to the “political theater” accompanying the government shutdown, but offered no hope that it would end soon. Reed told reporters in a conference call that "it’s … [Read more...]
Reed, Problem Solvers Meet with Trump to Discuss Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington was able to spend time with the president this week in an effort to end theshutdown. Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) - who is the co-chair of the House bipartisan Problem Solvers … [Read more...]
Cuomo Promises Most Progressive Agenda in New York History During Inauguration
NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his 3rd term as Governor Tuesday, using it as an opportunity to attack several of President Donald Trump’s policies and pledging New York will lead the nation forward with the most progressive agenda in … [Read more...]
House Republicans Approves Amended Spending Package that Includes Border Wall Funding
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funds hurled the federal government closer to a shutdown as House Republicans approved a package Thursday with his $5.7 billion request that is almost certain to be rejected by the … [Read more...]
After Election Victory Reed Comments on House Subpoena Power, Prospects of New House Speaker
WASHINGTON - With a power shift in the House, Democrats are prepared to use their newfound majority and subpoena power to go after all manner of financial records that could back up their claims that the President is using his presidency to enrich … [Read more...]
