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Gov. Hochul Proposes Making Community College Free For Older Adults

January 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to make community college tuition free for New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 pursuing an associated degree in high demanding fields. The proposal includes covering tuition fees, books, and supplies for these adult … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: College Tuition, Kathy Hochul

Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’

January 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, New York State Budget

Immigration Enforcement Agents Are Actively Carrying Out Targeted Deportations in WNY

January 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Green Light Law, House Oversight and Accountability Committee, Immigration, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Nick Langworthy, Sanctuary City, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Walter McClure

Assemblyman Molitor Expresses Concern Over State Spending, Finds Common Ground

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is expressing concern about state spending while finding some common ground with other initiatives proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Molitor, who took office representing the 150th State Assembly District on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, New York State Budget, State of the State, universal free school meals

Gov. Hochul Calls For Smartphones To Be Restricted In Schools Statewide

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for smartphone use to be restricted in schools statewide. The launch of this new effort follows the introduction of this legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s 2026 Executive Budget Proposal. Hochul also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

Gov. Hochul Proposes Regulations To Protect Consumers Against Overdraft Fees

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing regulations that would protect consumers against overdraft fees. The State Department of Financial Services posted the regulations that would ensure consumers will no longer be burdened with overdraft fees for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Sate Department of Financial Services, overdraft fees

Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Bail Reform, child tax credit, Climate Act, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, State of the State, universal child care

Gov. Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch Proposal For NYS Students

January 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she wants free breakfast and lunch for every student in every school district in New York. Hochul said the program will help save parents money, address food insecurity for New York children and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, universal free school meals

Local Conversation on Law Enforcement To Be Held In Wake of Inmate’s Death at Marcy Correctional Facility

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, the Jamestown YWCA, and Jamestown Justice Coalition are holding a conversation on law enforcement and justice on Monday, January 13. The event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will be held at the Robert H. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Gesing, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Daniel Martuscello, FBI, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jamestown YWCA, Jim Quattrone, Justin Hubbard, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Marcy Correctional Facility, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Onondaga County District Attorney, Robert Brooks, Robert H. Jackson Center, U.S. Justice Department, William Fitzpatrick

Sen. Borrello Calls on Gov. Hochul To Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is joining others in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate unemployment insurance fund debt. Borrello joins all members of the State Senate Committee on Small Business, Commerce and Economic Development in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State Senate Committee on Small Business Commerce and Economic Development, Unemployment Insurance Assessment Surcharge, Unemployment Insurance Fund debt

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