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...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Monkeypox Outbreak
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order enables the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows health care professionals to take additional … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Low-Income Families Enrolled in Energy Affordability Program to Receive Utility Bill Credit
Low-Income families in New York State enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program will receive a credit on electric and gas utility bills in August. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the vast majority of $567 million dedicated to help … [Read more...]
Hydropower Allocation Could Lead to New Jobs, Investments by Battery Developer in Jamestown Area
A hydropower allocation should help portable lithium-ion battery developer, Electrovaya, expand and create 100 jobs in the Greater Jamestown area. The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved Tuesday a more than 1.5-megawatt low-cost … [Read more...]
WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over the monkeypox outbreak. Reueters reports the declaration is designed to trigger a coordinated international response and could unlock funding to collaborate on sharing vaccines and … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws
The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]
NY Businesses Regain Access to Low-Cost Workers’ Compensation Coverage
New York businesses have access again to low-cost workers' compensation coverage thanks to new legislation. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill restoring the ability of thousands of businesses in the state to access workers' compensation coverage … [Read more...]
