Three Chautauqua County agencies are among community-based healthcare providers statewide being awarded funds to expand mental health services for youth. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
NYS Police Increasing Protection for LGBTQ, Jewish Communities Following Recent Threats
Following the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ club and recent threat to the Jewish community in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced State Police will be increasing protection for communities against hate crimes. New York State Police … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is the Last Statewide Free Fishing Day of 2022
Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected Over a Half Billion Dollars in Mobile Sports Betting Taxes Since January
New York State has collected over half a billion dollars in mobile sports wagering taxes since the beginning of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the $542 million collected far surpasses every other state in the nation. An … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
Phase 2 of Westside Sewer Extension Awarded $6 Million from NYS
Phase Two of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been awarded $6 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Grants from New York State. The funding is coming from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and is part of $300 … [Read more...]
New Law Aims to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law meant to crack down on thefts of catalytic converters out of cars amid a rise in property crimes in New York. The measure will require companies that dismantle vehicles to maintain records of catalytic … [Read more...]
Proposition On NYS Borrowing $4.2 Billion for Environmental Infrastructure Projects on Election Ballot
A proposition to decide whether New York State borrows billions to fund environmental infrastructure projects is on the election ballot this year. Under the proposal, the state would borrow up to $4.2 billion in general obligation bonds for … [Read more...]
SUNY Schools Housing Facilities Required to Have Opioid Overdose Medication On Hand
Public Colleges in New York are now required to have opioid overdose medication in housing facilities. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring the supply of opioid antagonists. Opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone, can reverse the fatal … [Read more...]
