State officials are trying to clear up confusion over how revisions to the state's Freshwater Wetlands Act could impact Chautauqua Lake. The State Department of Environmental Conservation held a zoom conference with Chautauqua County, town, and … [Read more...]
NY Pharmacists Can Now Distribute Birth Control Without Prescription
New York pharmacists can now distribute hormonal birth control without the need of a prescription. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order on Tuesday to authorize pharmacists to dispense three different types of hormonal contraception … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Senior Housing Projects Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding
The Silver Creek Senior Housing project has received $6.9 million in state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of over $260 million in tax credits and subsidies for affordable housing projects across the state. Project … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Calling For Moratorium On Wind Turbines In Lake Erie
Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to place a moratorium on future wind project in Lake Erie. Langworthy, speaking in Hamburg, said, "Wind turbines do not belong on the shorelines of our Great Lakes. They are … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate
The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
NYS Expands Non-Driver ID Initiative For Released Prisoners
New York will expand its initiative that provides non-driver ID cards to individuals released from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody. The program is now available in all 43 State-run correctional facilities, with non-driver … [Read more...]
Tool To File NYS Taxes For Free Goes Live March 12
A new tool to file New York State taxes online for free goes live on March 12. Governor Kathy Hochul and civic tech nonprofit Code for America have announced the effort that will allow eligible state residents to file their state taxes for free … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Busti Fire Working On Shared Services Agreement For EMS Calls
The City of Jamestown and Busti Fire Department are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented to the Public Safety Committee on the agreement, saying that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs New Democrat-Drawn Congressional Map
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports the new map gives Democrats a modest boost in a few battleground districts, helping their candidates in a heavily contested election … [Read more...]
