Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval rating is the best it's ever been. Siena College Poll released polling results which show Hochul's job approval is at 56%, up from 49% in December. Her favorability rating is 48%, up a little from 45% last … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funds
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding from Empire State Development Corporation at the Clarion Hotel Monday. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 19, 2023
State Senator George Borrello gives his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and discusses his goals for the legislative session. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State
State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]
Mobile Sports Wagering Generates $909 Million in 1st Year in NYS
Mobile sports wagering generated over $909 million in revenue in its first year for New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said the State has collected more than $709.2 million in taxes on such bets, a figure that leads the nation. An additional … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – January 12, 2023
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell discusses his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address as well has his own agenda for the legislative session. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Reacts to State of the State Address
Assemblyman Andy Goodell supports a number of items highlighted in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, but says her solutions fail to grasp underlying causes to issues. Goodell said he was glad to see that Hochul highlighted her … [Read more...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
NYS First In Nation to Reimburse Kidney, Liver Donation Costs
New York State has become the first state in the nation to allow those who donate kidney or liver donations to be reimbursed for associated costs. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Living Donors Support Act, which amends the public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kathy Hochul Inauguration Speech – January 5, 2023
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated as New York State's first female elected Governor on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Listen to her remarks here. … [Read more...]
