Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday rejected a gun shop-owning couple seeking to block New York's background check law for ammunition purchases one day before it goes into effect. In a paperless order, Sotomayor rejected an … [Read more...]
Additional Child Care Spots Becoming Available at JCC
Jamestown Community College has been awarded funding to increase the number of spots available at its campus child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Urges Gov. Hochul To Exempt High School Trap Shooting Teams From New State Law
State Senator George Borrello is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to exempt high school trap shooting teams from a new state law requiring a background check each time ammunition is transferred from a team coach to a student-athlete. Executive Law … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls On President Biden To Direct Federal Government To Help With Assisting Asylum Seekers
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on President Joe Biden to direct the federal government to provide work authorizations, support, and shelter for 100,000 asylum seekers in New York State. Hochul, speaking at a press conference, commended the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
State Representatives Urging Governor Hochul to Save Nourish New York Program
State representatives, including Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to save the Nourish New York program. Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the 102nd Assembly District and is the ranking … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Announces Plans to Double Production, Hire 200 New Employees
Ice cream and frozen dessert company, Wells Enterprises, has announced plans to more than double the facility's current production capacity in Dunkirk. The expansion is expected to add 200 jobs and retain 401 existing full time jobs. Almost a … [Read more...]
NYS Taking Steps To Protect Access to Abortion Care Following Federal Court Ruling
New York State is taking steps to protect access to abortion care, including medication abortion, following a federal court ruling that attempted to curb access to mifepristone. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Appoints Blake Washington as New Budget Director
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Blake Washington as the state's new Budget Director. Washington will begin his tenure this summer. Washington replaces Robert Megna, who was serving as interim Budget Director following the departure of Robert … [Read more...]
Hours Extended At State Park Swimming Facilities This Week
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that extended hours at State swimming facilities will be offered during the current heat wave as a way to help New Yorkers beat the heat. In Western New York, extended swimming will be available at both the Allegany … [Read more...]
