Reuters reports Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant. However, the report received from Interfax news agency said troops ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as Moscow's … [Read more...]
NY School Mask Mandate Ends March 2
The mask mandate in New York schools will end March 2. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the decision Sunday, saying she based on current COVID-19 data trends and after consulting with health and education experts, as well as parents, teachers and … [Read more...]
Hochul Announces Creation of Cyber Security Operations Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced formation of a Joint Security Operations Center to oversee cyber security across the state. The center, which will be based in Brooklyn, will serve as the nerve center for joint local, state and federal cyber … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation For Provisional Licenses to Grow Recreational Marijuana
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will allow state-licensed hemp growers to apply for provisional licenses to begin cultivating recreational marijuana. The legislation created a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license. … [Read more...]
NYS Not Enforcing Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
State officials said New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages. ABC News reports Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough … [Read more...]
COI Receives $2.49 Million for Women’s Homeless Shelter in Jamestown
Chautauqua Opportunities has been awarded $2.49 million for a homeless shelter for women in Jamestown. The award is part of $17.3 million in state funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul that will provide emergency and permanent supportive … [Read more...]
Mobile Sports Betting Brought in Nearly $2 Billion In First Month in NYS
The launch of mobile sports wagering has brought in nearly $2 billion dollars in the first month of operations in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said in an announcement that this is more than any other state has ever reported. She said it … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax
State Senator George Borrello and several other Upstate Senators are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate an annual fiber-optic tax. Borrello said the elimination of the fee in the state budget would have an immediate impact in rural … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break
Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Stepping Up Patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
State and local law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols this weekend and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Lakewood-Busti Police Department and the Town of Ellicott … [Read more...]
