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...]
Forestville, Frewsburg Fire Districts Owe Unpaid Fees To Chautauqua County
Forestville and Frewsburg Fire Districts have unpaid fees owed to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Attorney's Office is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance intercepts and is preparing next actions … [Read more...]
NYSDOT Working To Fill Potholes
The New York State Department of Transportation is at work filling potholes after a cold winter. The DOT will have 215 crews out during the month of April to place more than 8,000 tons of asphalt to fill an anticipated 175,000 potholes statewide. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change
Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]
JCC Expanding Child Care Program
Jamestown Community College will be expanding the number of children and infants it accepts for its child care program. The move is part of the expansion of child care services at 11 SUNY community colleges. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “We are … [Read more...]
Project To Finish Sewering Chautauqua Lake Underway
Plans to finish a project to establish public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake are underway. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Phase 3 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District (SCCLSD) expansion will extend public … [Read more...]
