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...]
New State Law Allows Voters Waiting In Line To Be Provided Refreshments
New state legislation has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that allows voters waiting in line to be provided refreshments. Across the State, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during a heat wave, with peak temperatures … [Read more...]
Chronic Asthma Sufferers Could Qualify For Free Air Conditioners In NYS
A program that provides free air conditioners to New Yorkers with chronic asthma has been launched. The Essential Plan Cooling Program provides the free units to residents who are enrolled in the State’s Essential Plan and live with persistent … [Read more...]
Student Retention Program Being Expanded At State Colleges
A student retention program is being expanded at colleges in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that retention and completion model SUNY ASAP|ACE is being expanded to 34 campuses in Fall 2025. The expansion is expected to serve 7,050 … [Read more...]
Republican Dunkirk City Council Members Oppose Gov. Hochul’s Loan Proposal
Republicans on Dunkirk City Council have come out in opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to issue a $13.7 million loan to the City of Dunkirk. The loan would carry a 7.5% interest rate over 15 years. City council members who have … [Read more...]
Local State Representatives Criticize Gov. Hochul’s Proposal To Give Dunkirk Loan
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to give the City of Dunkirk a $13 million loan. The state representatives say the loan, which has a 7.75% interest rate and is required … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Nearly $850,000 To Reduce Domestic Violence
Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Issues Formal Apology To Seneca Nation
Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Tuesday to issue a formal apology for New York State’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School. Hochul met with President J. Conrad Seneca and other … [Read more...]
