CNN reports New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after being arrested and indicted on campaign finance fraud charges. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she had "accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective … [Read more...]
Over 1700 Illegal Guns Removed in NYS as Part of Interstate Task Force
An Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns has removed 1,753 firearms in the state in its first three months. Governor Kathy Hochul said that's a 20% increase in the overall number of guns seized due to increased cooperation and communication from … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Speak at Chamber Breakfast on State Budget
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]
State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal
New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday
State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]
Borello Joins Lawsuit Against Gov. Hochul, State Dept. of Health
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Department of Health over a proposed regulation regarding isolation and quarantining. The lawsuit filed in Cattaraugus County Supreme Court is in … [Read more...]
State Legislators Approve Budget Extender, Continue State Budget Negotiations
New York lawmakers approved stop-gap legislation to help keep state government running Monday as negotiations on the overdue budget continued behind closed doors. The Associated Press reports Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders, all … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals Court Issues Stay in Redistricting Ruling
The Associated Press reports a trial court ruling that declared New York’s new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional was temporarily stayed by a state appeals court judge Monday. The interim order from state Appellate … [Read more...]
NYS Starts Public Health Education Campaign on Cannabis
New York State is starting a public health education campaign around cannabis. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the "Cannabis Conversations" will provide information on the state's Cannabis Law, including who can consume, where to consume, and how … [Read more...]
