The New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. In January, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from WHO. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Days In NYS Announced For 2026
Free Fishing Days in New York State have been announced for 2026. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived on the following days: February 14–15, June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Medical Aid In Dying Act
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Medical Aid In Dying Act. The bill allows medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. Hochul said, “Our state will always stand firm in safeguarding … [Read more...]
New York State Braces For Extreme Cold This Weekend
All of New York State is bracing for extreme cold this weekend. Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Southern Erie Counties are all under an Extreme Cold Warning starting late tonight and lasting until Sunday morning. Wind gusts up to 30 miles per … [Read more...]
Seven Schools, One Municipality Receiving Cybersecurity Assistance
Seven schools and one municipality in Chautauqua County are receiving cybersecurity assistance from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $9 million from the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will support the delivery … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Urge Gov. Hochul To Establish Financial Control Board For City Of Dunkirk
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to establish a state financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello and Molitor sent a letter asking the governor to include enabling … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State Budget Presentation -January 22, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul presented her proposed State Budget on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
Nearly $1 Million Awarded To Water Quality Projects In Chautauqua County
Nearly $1 million has been awarded by New York State to support water quality and climate resiliency projects in Chautauqua County. The town of Chautauqua is receiving $508,363 in Water Quality Improvement Project funding to replace the aged and … [Read more...]
