New York State has launched a new website to enable parents and students to look up their school’s plan for distraction free learning this Fall. The website, ny.gov/phonefree, allows New Yorkers to search by district or school name among more than … [Read more...]
More Than 4,500 Children In County Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Policy
More than 4,500 children in Chautauqua County could lose their health coverage when the new policy from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) takes effect in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul warned that a new federal policy threatens to … [Read more...]
School Districts Must Finalize Policies To Restrict Smartphone Use By August 1
School districts across New York State are finalizing their policies to restrict smartphone use in schools before August 1. The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls On Gov. Hochul To Dismantle Medicaid Transportation Broker Model
State Senator George Borrello and other Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to dismantle the state’s centralized Medicaid transportation broker model and return operational control and funding to county governments. In a letter … [Read more...]
State Program Launched To Help Small Business Protect Workers During Extreme Heat
A state program has been launched to help small businesses protect workers during extreme heat. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Actions To Assess Impact Of Tariff Policies
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced actions to assess cost increases and supply chain disruptions caused by the Trump Administration’s tariff policies. At the Governor’s direction, Director of State Operations Kathryn Garcia sent a memo to State … [Read more...]
Two Projects Receiving A Total Of $1 Million For Infrastructure Work
Two projects that will result in more housing are receiving a total of $1 million for infrastructure projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State … [Read more...]
Parents Urged To Educate Themselves On Keeping Kids Safe Online During Summer Break
With summer break underway, parents, guardians, and caregivers are urged to take steps to educate themselves on how to keep children safe online. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a media release, “Summer is officially here, and we want New York … [Read more...]
NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]
