Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order to create the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Hochul is temporarily pausing State environmental permits for up to one year in order to build regulatory framework that … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive More Than $1.6 Million To Strengthen Emergency Communications
Chautauqua County is receiving more than $1.6 million in state funding to strengthen emergency communications for first responders. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a total of $110 million in State funding will go toward improving emergency … [Read more...]
NYS Reminds Residents Of Options To Reduce Energy Costs During The Summer
With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Decrying Loss Of Healthcare Coverage Due To ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is decrying the loss of affordable health care coverage due to cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Low and middle income New York residents are expected to lose access to the Essential Plan. The “Big … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut On New Buffalo Bills Stadium
The ribbon was cut Tuesday on the completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The massive public-private partnership marks the largest construction project in Western New York history, delivering a state-of-the-art, … [Read more...]
New York Educators Calling First Phone-Free School Year A Success
New York educators are calling the first phone-free school year a success. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of a survey to collect feedback from nearly 600 educators statewide. Teachers overwhelmingly report that without smartphone … [Read more...]
NYS Passes Auto Insurance Reforms To Help Bring Down Costs For Consumers
New York State has passed reforms to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State as part the State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul said New Yorkers’ insurance rates total an average of slightly more … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Sixth Emergency Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a sixth emergency budget extender Wednesday to keep state government open through April 27. The temporary measure authorizes $12.7 billion in spending, providing funds for state employee paychecks. The … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Plan To Protect Residents Against ICE
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would “...enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue … [Read more...]
