The Chautauqua County Legislature has voiced their support for the State of Emergency declared by the County Executive that bars housing new immigrants in Chautauqua County. Legislator Terry Niebel brought the motion to the floor, saying that more … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Receives State Funding
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System is receiving $68,000 in funding through the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $1.8 million in grants to support 28 … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Declares State of Emergency Barring Housing of Additional Immigrants in County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State of Emergency, Issues Executive Orders Following Expiration of Title 42 Immigration Policy
As the Title 42 immigration policy expires today, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order in anticipation of an expected influx of migrants into New York State. Title 42, enacted during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget Heads to Voters For Approval
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 16. The budget has no tax levy increase and a 16.5% increase in State Foundation Aid. Because the … [Read more...]
Birth Control Now Available Over the Counter in NYS
Birth control is now available over the counter in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand access to hormonal contraception by making it available over the counter, particularly assisting marginalized populations who … [Read more...]
WNY Wildway Effort Receives $100,000 in State Funding
The effort to create a Western New York Wildway has received $100,000 in state funding. The Western New York Land Conservancy has been granted the Conservation Partnership Program grant through the State Environmental Protection Fund. It'll go … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes New York State Budget a Month and Day Late
After a month and a day late, New York State finally has a 2024 budget. The State Legislature finished passing budget bills late Tuesday night for the $229 billion spending plan. Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in getting changes to bail … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul: New York State May Have a Budget By End of Week
New York State could have a budget by the end of the week. That's according to Governor Kathy Hochul in comments to news media on Tuesday. The budget was originally due April 1. State lawmakers and Hochul are continuing to discuss issues … [Read more...]
