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...]
New York Offers Driver’s Licenses with ‘X’ Gender Marker
As Pride Month starts, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New Yorkers can now choose an "X" gender marker on state driver licenses and ID cards. Hochul said the change is being implemented in accordance with the State's Gender Recognition … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising Age to Buy Guns to 21 in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed raising the age to buy guns to 21 in addition to increasing police patrols of schools across the state. These actions came as response to the mass shooting in Texas that claimed the lives of at least 21 people, … [Read more...]
Antonio Delgado Sworn in as NYS Lt. Governor
Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the state's first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. Delgado was selected by Governor Kathy Hochul after the previous lieutenant … [Read more...]
