The Village of Sherman is one of 27 municipalities in New York State selected to be part of a program that maintains and upgrades essential wastewater infrastructure systems. Governor Kathy Hochul announced funding for the program totals $10 … [Read more...]
Appellate Court Grants NYS Request To Keep Concealed Carry Act In Effect During Appeals Process
An appellate court has granted New York State's request to allow the new Concealed Carry gun law to remain in effect as it appeals a decision by a federal judge that temporarily blocked parts of the measure. State Attorney General Letitia James … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded Over $500,000 in Federal Homeland Security, Counter-Terrorism, Emergency Preparedness Grants
Chautauqua County has been awarded over half a million dollars in federal Homeland Security, counter-terrorism, and emergency preparedness grants. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding for local municipalities and counties to enhance their … [Read more...]
NYS Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen Resigns
State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen submitted his resignation on Friday, just days after reports that he may be under investigation. Bruen is under investigation for his handling of internal personnel matters including allegations he shielded … [Read more...]
Lithium-Ion Battery Producer Bringing 250 Jobs to Chautauqua County
Lithium-ion battery producer, Electrovaya, Inc.; is bringing 250 jobs over 10 years to Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Electrovaya has selected the town of Ellicott as the location for its first U.S. plant. The company will … [Read more...]
Farmworker Overtime Threshold Dropped to 40 Hours a Week
The overtime threshold has dropped to 40 hours for farmworkers in New York. State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon has approved a recommendation from the Farm Laborer Wage Board to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 … [Read more...]
Winter Heating Costs Expected to be 50% More for Natural Gas Customers
Natural gas customers can expect to pay about 50% more to heat their homes this winter than last year. This is more than they have in a decade. National Fuel said the average residential customer will spend $1,023 to heat their home from November … [Read more...]
NYS Sending $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks to Families, Low-Income Individuals
New York State is sending out $475 million in tax relief for families and low-income individuals. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the … [Read more...]
NYS Pledges Support to Puerto Rico Following Devastation by Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a category 3 overnight after leaving widespread devastation in Puerto Rico. The storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the island and knocked out the U.S. territory’s electricity supply. More than one million … [Read more...]
New State Concealed Carry Gun Law Faces Challenge in Federal Court
A new lawsuit has been filed in the United States Court for the Western District of New York that focuses on the state's latest gun law. According to the lawsuit, filed on September 13 by two Western New Yorkers, the state's expansion of sensitive … [Read more...]
