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...]
Gov. Hochul To Issue Apology During Visit to Seneca Nation Territory
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the Seneca Nation Territory to apologize on behalf of New York State’s role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities. The Seneca Nation is set to welcome Hochul to its Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday, May … [Read more...]
NY Residents To Receive Inflation Refund Checks This Fall
New York residents are expected to receive inflation refund checks in the mail this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul first proposed the inflation refund checks last December and secured the funding in the state budget. She said the funding will come … [Read more...]
$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed
The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]
NYS Lawmakers Come To Agreement On State Budget
New York State lawmakers have come to an agreement on a $254 billion State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal Monday night. The budget includes a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools and a middle-class tax cut. Hochul … [Read more...]
Thruway Project in Chautauqua County Resumes
A $454 million pavement revitalization project on the Thruway in Chautauqua County has resumed. The New York State Thruway Authority announced the project began in the westbound lanes in June 2024 and is now taking place on a 16-mile stretch … [Read more...]
AgriAmerica Fruit Products Completes Upgrade Of Grape Juice Processing Plant in Fredonia
AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the revitalization and upgrade of a 69,000-square-foot grape juice processing facility in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul said that after the initial investment was made to acquire the property at 200 … [Read more...]
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program Now Accepting Applications
New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York gain increased access to weekly shares of fresh, … [Read more...]
