Governor Kathy Hochul signed the landmark John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York into law on Monday. The legislation cements New York State's place as a national leader on voting rights and fulfilling a key part of the Governor's 2022 State … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Highlights $125 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Childcare
Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting a $125 million investment in early childhood education as part of the 2023 state budget. The enacted budget uses the investment to expand access to full-day pre-K for four-year-old children, creating … [Read more...]
FDA Committee Approves COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5
COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 have been approved by an FDA committee. The Food and Drug Administration's Advisory Committee approved amending the Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...]
Future of Brooks Hospital Top Concern at Senator Borrello Town Hall
Concerns about the future of Brooks Memorial Hospital were a top issue from the over 40 people who turned out for a town hall meeting by State Senator George Borrello held Tuesday night in the city of Dunkirk. Assemblyman Andy Goodell also … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Package of Bills Protecting Abortion Rights in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills Monday to protect abortion rights in the state. This comes after a leak of a Supreme Court draft decision in May that suggests the court will overturn Roe v. Wade, taking away the right to abortion … [Read more...]
SUNY Schools Adopt Chosen Name and Pronoun Policy
SUNY schools are adopting a Chosen Name and Pronoun Policy following a directive by the State University of New York Board of Trustees. Governor Kathy Hochul said the policy update regarding the use of a chosen name and pronouns is to ensure that … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs 10 Bills Strengthening Gun Laws in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills Monday strengthening New York's gun laws following a wave of deadly mass shootings. New Yorkers who are under the age of 21 will now be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law. One of the … [Read more...]
Carl Paladino Announces Candidacy for 23rd Congressional District
Buffalo businessman and one-time candidate for governor, Carl Paladino, has entered the race for the 23rd Congressional District. The Republican announced on Twitter that he has enough petitions to qualify for the Republican and Conservative lines … [Read more...]
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Ten Bills Tightening Gun Laws to Be Considered by NYS Legislature
Ten bills tightening gun laws have been introduced in the New York State Legislature. The agreement comes in the wake of mass shootings at a Texas elementary school and a Buffalo supermarket that left dozens dead and prompted renewed calls for … [Read more...]
