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...]
Governor Hochul Lifts Business Mask Mandate, Schools Must Continue to Mask
Governor Kathy Hochul has officially lifted the statewide business "mask or vax" requirement. Hochul, making the announcement on Wednesday, said counties, cities and businesses can still choose to require masks. She said the decision was made … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Welcomes End to Mask Mandate
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel released a statement welcoming and supporting Governor Kathy Hochul's decision on masking. He said the county will not implement a local masking mandate going forward. Employees and visitors who enter … [Read more...]
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Review of Hochul’s Executive Budget
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, in review of Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget, states concerns about how the Pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues will affect the state's economic recovery and financial plan. DiNapoli also has … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation for New Congressional, Legislative Districts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the legislation creating new Congressional and Legislative districts in New York. However, legal challenges are already being filed in court. New York State of Politics reports the suit filed in state Supreme … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul’s Mask Mandate Granted Full Stay by Appeals Court
Governor Kathy Hochul's statewide mask mandate was granted a full stay by a State Appeals Court on Monday. The mandate had been given a "temporary stay" by the Appellate Division on January 25th after State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker … [Read more...]
