New York State health care workers will no longer have a religious exemption to the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court vacated a temporary injunction Friday. CNN reports the three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals … [Read more...]
NYS In Strong Fiscal Position Following Mid-Year Financial Plan Update
New York State is in a strong fiscal position based on the mid-year update to the state's Financial Plan. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state's economic growth is beating expectations with revenues projected to be an additional $4 billion higher … [Read more...]
Anti-Gun Violence Legislation Signed
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation to combat gun violence and to address ghost guns. One bill prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms. The … [Read more...]
Bus Safety Programs to Be Funded Partially through Fines
Some money from fines for drivers who illegal pass a school bus will now go toward bus safety programs in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation which aims to discourage motorists from illegally passing stopped school buses … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Laws Signed
As Domestic Violence Awareness month ends, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a domestic violence legislative package into law. One bill requires the release of individuals from utility corporation services in instances of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces New Program to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new program to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation online. The campaign includes a dedicated website as well as downloadable toolkits to address misinformation topics around the COVID-19 vaccine. The new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Ensure County Redistricting Done Fairly
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to ensure county redistricting is done in a fair, non-partisan, and non-discriminatory manner. The bill amends municipal home rule law to require county redistricting to follow specific guidelines … [Read more...]
Salvation Army of Jamestown Receives $3.8 million to Build New ANEW Center
The Salvation Army of Jamestown has received $3.8 million to relocate and build a new homeless shelter for women and children. The funding is part of $12.3 million dollars announced by Governor Kathy Hochul to construct housing for those experiencing … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Has Had 200 Deaths from COVID-19 Since Start of Pandemic
Chautauqua County crossed the threshold of 200 deaths from COVID-19 in the last week. The County's weekly report for October 10th through 16th included 8 new deaths for a total of 200 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. There were 236 new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Open Meetings Law
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation boosting transparency in state and local government. The "Making Documents Available Prior to Open Meetings" law makes documents to be discussed at open meetings available to the public at least 24 … [Read more...]
