Nassau County State Supreme Court has struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate as unconstitutional. WETM reports Judge Thomas Rademaker wrote that the governor does not have the authority to impose the mandate since emergency … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Allowing Remote Meetings by Government Bodies
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation last Friday extending the authorization for government bodies to hold remote meetings until the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. The bill extends previous modifications to the Open Meetings law and … [Read more...]
Proposed $216.3 Billion State Budget Boosts School Aid, Provides Property Tax Relief
New York would boost state school aid, provide sweeping property tax relief and deliver bonuses to health care workers over the next year if lawmakers pass a $216.3 billion dollar budget outlined by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The Associated … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Believes State Needs Change in Direction
State Senator George Borrello said while a change in direction is needed to safeguard New York's future, he's encouraged by Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Borrello said in a statement that he's glad the budget, "...doesn’t rely on new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell – January 13, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with both State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell to get their reactions to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces #VaxForKids Campaign with Pediatric Hospitalizations On the Rise
With pediatric hospitalizations still on the rise, Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing a new campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among children five and older. Hochul said in a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday that 91% of 5 to 11 year olds … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Essentially Ending in New York State
Contact Tracing for positive COVID-19 cases is essentially ending in New York State. Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said at Tuesday's state briefing that Omicron's short incubation period gives a short period for intervention … [Read more...]
Housing Court Resumes January 21, Eviction Moratorium Ends January 15
Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Opens at COVID-19 Test Site January 13
SUNY Fredonia will have a COVID-19 test site starting Thursday, January 13. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that announced 10 new testing sites in the state, "These new SUNY sites build on our ongoing efforts to make testing more … [Read more...]
Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Booster Guidance
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older. The guidance, following action by the CDC, recommends that people who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose at … [Read more...]
