"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
New Jersey Man Arrested in Attack on Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution
A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]
Author Salman Rushdie Attacked at Chautauqua Institution
New York State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at Chautauqua Institution. Police say a man ran up onto the Amphitheatre Stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an … [Read more...]
Smoking Now Prohibited in Most State-Owned Park Facilities
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation prohibiting smoking in many state-owned park facilities. All state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps are included in the ban. Smoking in these … [Read more...]
NYS Police Report 104% Increase in Gun Seizures this Year
New York State Police are reporting a 104% increase in gun seizures this year. So far this year, State Police have seized 795 guns, compared with the 389 guns seized over the same period last year. Overall, 3,166 gun seizures have been reported … [Read more...]
U.S. Route 20 Designated as ‘New York Medal of Honor Highway’
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation designating U.S. Route 20 as "New York Medal of Honor Highway." A portion of U.S. Route 20 will be further designated "The Disabled American Veterans - New York Medal of Honor Highway." Hochul said, … [Read more...]
Five-Year Contract Ratified with Largest State Union
A 5-year contract with New York State's largest public-sector union has been ratified. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, which includes 2% raises for the first two years and 3% for the … [Read more...]
Siena College Poll: Democrat Kathy Hochul Leads Republican Lee Zeldin in Gubernatorial Race
A Siena College Poll has Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul with a 14-point leader over Republican Representative Lee Zeldin. Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said Hochul and Zeldin are both holding their parties, as she leads among Democrats … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County, 20 Other Counties, Under Drought Watch
Chautauqua County is one of 21 counties under a drought watch in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and … [Read more...]
