New York State's Tuition Assistance Program is getting a $150 million expansion that is estimated to provide assistance to 75,000 additional students. Governor Kathy Hochul said students of color, immigrant students, and female students were often … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Special Session to Grant Peace Officer Status to Chautauqua Institution Safety Personnel
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to convene a special session to pass legislation that would strengthen security at Chautauqua Institution. This comes in the wake of last week’s attack on … [Read more...]
State Police Requests Under Red Flag Law Increased 93% from 2021
State Police requests for protection orders under New York's updated Red Flag law have increased 93% from 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul said more Extreme Risk Protection Orders applications have been filed in the last three months than in all of … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Speaks at Chautauqua, ‘The Pen Will Always Prevail Over the Knife’
"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...]
