Seven schools and one municipality in Chautauqua County are receiving cybersecurity assistance from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $9 million from the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will support the delivery … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Urge Gov. Hochul To Establish Financial Control Board For City Of Dunkirk
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to establish a state financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello and Molitor sent a letter asking the governor to include enabling … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State Budget Presentation -January 22, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul presented her proposed State Budget on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
Nearly $1 Million Awarded To Water Quality Projects In Chautauqua County
Nearly $1 million has been awarded by New York State to support water quality and climate resiliency projects in Chautauqua County. The town of Chautauqua is receiving $508,363 in Water Quality Improvement Project funding to replace the aged and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Governor Hochul’s State Of The State Address – January 15, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address on January 13, 2026. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Molitor Criticize Gov. Hochul’s State Of The State Address
State Senator George Borrello agrees with Governor Kathy Hochul’s focus on affordability, but not on how to make that happen. Borrello submitted comments following Hochul’s State of the State speech on Tuesday, saying that while he agrees with … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Discusses 2026 Priorities In State Of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her priorities on Tuesday during her State of the State address in Albany. Hochul unveiled new proposals that include strengthening the state’s gun laws, specifically targeting 3D-printed firearms. The plan would … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposing $1.7 Billion Increase In Child Care Programs
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $1.7 billion increase in child care funding. Under the proposal, every 4-year-old in New York would have access to pre-k by the 2028-2029 school year. Hochul said the State will not only fund additional … [Read more...]
