Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Molitor Expresses Concern Over State Spending, Finds Common Ground
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is expressing concern about state spending while finding some common ground with other initiatives proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Molitor, who took office representing the 150th State Assembly District on … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls For Smartphones To Be Restricted In Schools Statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for smartphone use to be restricted in schools statewide. The launch of this new effort follows the introduction of this legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s 2026 Executive Budget Proposal. Hochul also … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Regulations To Protect Consumers Against Overdraft Fees
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing regulations that would protect consumers against overdraft fees. The State Department of Financial Services posted the regulations that would ensure consumers will no longer be burdened with overdraft fees for … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch Proposal For NYS Students
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she wants free breakfast and lunch for every student in every school district in New York. Hochul said the program will help save parents money, address food insecurity for New York children and … [Read more...]
Local Conversation on Law Enforcement To Be Held In Wake of Inmate’s Death at Marcy Correctional Facility
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, the Jamestown YWCA, and Jamestown Justice Coalition are holding a conversation on law enforcement and justice on Monday, January 13. The event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will be held at the Robert H. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls on Gov. Hochul To Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt
State Senator George Borrello is joining others in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate unemployment insurance fund debt. Borrello joins all members of the State Senate Committee on Small Business, Commerce and Economic Development in a … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Expanding Empire State Child Tax Credit
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing expanding the Empire State Child Tax Credit. Unveiled as a preview of her upcoming 2025 State of the State address, the plan would pay as much as $1,000 per child up to age 3, and $500 for kids aged 4 to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation To Further Protect, Restore Environment
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to further protect and restore the environment. One bill signed requires large fossil fuel companies to pay for critical projects that protect New Yorkers. The legislation creates a ‘Climate Superfund’ … [Read more...]
