New York State’s first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave policy will take effect on January 1, 2025. This policy, signed into law in April, gives workers the ability to take paid leave for any pregnancy-related medical appointments. Governor … [Read more...]
Snow Fall Leads to Emergency Declaration For Chautauqua County, Other WNY Counties
Chautauqua County is one of several counties in Western New York that have been placed under a State of Emergency following multiple feet of snow falling over the weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Urged To Prepare For Winter Weather Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
New Yorkers are urged to take proper precautions ahead of winter weather expected to impact parts of the state beginning tonight through Thanksgiving Day and continuing through the weekend. Winter Storm Watches have been issued from Friday through … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For Thanksgiving Holiday
New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State have increased patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period, an initiative funded by the Governor’s … [Read more...]
City, CODE Awarded $2 Million To Rehabilitate Vacant Apartments
The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Fluoride Treatments For Kids
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow greater access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients. Fluoride treatments work to prevent tooth decay and are an important part of pediatric dental health. This legislation … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Art Orgs Receive $135,000 From NYS Council on the Arts
Chautauqua County arts organizations are receiving a total of $135,000 in grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding was part of $62 million supporting 1,497 nonprofit organizations and 509 individual artists across New … [Read more...]
Thruway Worker Killed After Being Hit On I-90 Near Silver Creek
A Thruway worker died after being hit by a vehicle on the thruway in the town of Hanover. New York State Police said troopers responded at 8:00 a.m. Monday to the I-90 westbound lane just before exit 58 for a fatal collision. A preliminary … [Read more...]
Afterschool Programs Receive $1.52 Million in Chautauqua County
Three Chautauqua County organizations are receiving a total $1.52 million for afterschool programs. The State grants were awarded by the State Office of Children and Family Services through the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports … [Read more...]
1 Million New Yorkers Have Enrolled In Medicare Program That Saves $7,400 Annually In Costs
Nearly one million New Yorkers on a limited income have enrolled in a program that can help them save thousands on their health care bills. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state's Medicare Savings Program (MSP) helps eligible adults save … [Read more...]
