Next school year, New York schools have to follow a new law protecting students and staff from the heat. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring schools to create plans for monitoring indoor temperatures and responding whenever they hit … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls For Abolition of Electoral College
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for the end of the Electoral College. Hochul attended the 60th General Proceedings of the New York State Electoral College in Albany on Tuesday where the state's 28 Electoral College votes were officially cast for … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Reducing Costs of EpiPens in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will reduce the costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers. The legislation will require health insurers to cover Epi-Pens and caps the amount consumers will be required to … [Read more...]
State of Emergency Declared in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie Counties Due To Lake Effect Snow
A State of Emergency has been declared in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions as those areas are set to receive multiple feet of lake effect snow. Governor Kathy Hochul made the declaration … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Receiving Additional Hydropower Allocation
Wells Enterprises will receive an additional low-cost Niagara hydropower allocation through the New York Power Authority. Governor Kathy Hochul said the award was approved Tuesday by the NYPA board of trustees. Wells is a current NYPA customer … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Inflation Refund Payments
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing an Inflation Refund as part of her 2025 State of the State. The refund would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. Hochul cited the increase in … [Read more...]
More Than $2.1 Million In State Roadwork Coming To Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County will receive more than $2.1 million to make highways more resilient to extreme weather. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $100 million statewide for projects in 70 locations. In Chautauqua County, $1.4 … [Read more...]
NYS Paid Prenatal Leave Policy Takes Effect January 1
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...]
