Governor Kathy Hochul has announced requirements and guidance for schools to reopening. The Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation Thursday and the Health Commissioner issued a determination requiring all teachers, … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Extending Virtual Access to Public Meetings
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law. The law allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Extends Eviction Moratorium, Announces Special Legislative Session
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday night an extraordinary session of the New York State Legislature is set to begin today. Governor Hochul also signed a proclamation extending New York State's eviction moratorium to January 15th, 2022. The … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $65 Million for COVID-19 Booster Shot Distribution
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $65 million will be made available to local health departments to support distribution of COVID-19 booster shots. Hochul, speaking at University of Buffalo, said local health departments will be supporting the … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Hopes for Transparency, Inclusivity from Gov. Hochul
A week after Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in, State Senator George Borrello is hopeful for the new administration. Borrello said he has already seen things he likes, "For example, being honest about the nursing home deaths, addressing a lot of … [Read more...]
Final Toll Booth Removed on NYS Thruway In Transition to Cashless Tolling
The final toll booth on the New York State Thruway was removed Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul said the removal of the toll plaza in Westfield at exit 60 was the final piece in the $355 million dollar Cashless Tolling Design-Build Project. A total of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Blocks Housing Eviction Moratorium
The Supreme Court blocked President Biden's moratorium on evictions in a 6 to 3 ruling on Thursday. The court previously ruled that the administration couldn’t extend the ban, instituted because of the coronavirus pandemic, past July 31st without … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 26, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about New York's new Governor, Kathy Hochul; the increase in COVID-19 cases and mask requirements, as well as how the county budget process is going. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Names Brian Benjamin as Lt. Governor Appointment
Govenor Kathy Hochul has named Brian Benjamin as her appointment for Lieutenant Governor. Benjamin previously represented the 30th State Senate District which encompasses much of Harlem. Hochul called Benjamin "a dear friend" and commended his work … [Read more...]
