Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Encouraged To Get Outside For Free First Day Hikes
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to start their year off by participating in a First Day Hike for free. New Yorkers will have an opportunity to “Get Offline, and Get Outside” this holiday season, by celebrating the New Year at … [Read more...]
New State Legislation Allows For Higher Property Tax Exemptions For Senior Citizens
New state legislation allows municipalities to offer up to 65% real property tax exemptions for senior citizens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill that allows localities to provide a real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Urges Hochul To Sign Bill Prohibiting For-Profit Hospice Agencies
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is joining the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS) in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Hospice Care Integrity and Oversight Act into law. The bill would prohibit the … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act To Come Before House For Vote
Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced his legislation, the Energy Choice Act, has passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill has now cleared the final hurdle to come before the full U.S. House of Representatives. The bill … [Read more...]
Snow, Winds To Hamper Thanksgiving Day Travel
Snow and winds are expected to hamper Thanksgiving Day travel in Western New York Travel around the Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest of the year, and snow paired with high winds increases the risk of blowing and drifting snow. Those traveling … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act Passes Out Of Subcommittee
Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that his Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee. Langworthy considers this a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
NYS To Issue $30 Million In Emergency Food Aid
New York State will issue an additional $30 million in emergency food aid for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. The announcement of the additional funding follows the $11 million in emergency food aid … [Read more...]
Funding For HEAP In Danger With Continued Government Shutdown
Funding for the HEAP program is in danger with the continued government shutdown. The program provides more than $287 million in heating assistance. This includes helping to pay for utilities or a fuel delivery during cold weather months, to more … [Read more...]
