With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Decrying Loss Of Healthcare Coverage Due To ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is decrying the loss of affordable health care coverage due to cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Low and middle income New York residents are expected to lose access to the Essential Plan. The “Big … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dental Action Council – June 11, 2026
Access to dental care is an issue for many in Chautauqua County, especially those on Medicaid. We speak with two area dentists who are part of a group trying to alleviate that issue. … [Read more...]
NYS Budget Finally Passes Nearly 2 Months Late
Nearly two months after it was initially due, State Legislators passed a State Budget late Wednesday night with Governor Kathy Hochul signing it Thursday. The $268 billion budget eliminates a previous mandate that New York cut its greenhouse-gas … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Heritage Village Skilled Nursing In Gerry Is Closing
(Updated 1/29/2026) Heritage Village Nursing Facility in the town of Gerry is closing Heritage announced the “strategic closure” of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Healthcare Premiums Could Rise 38% A Month In NYS If Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Not Extended
Residents in New York State could see healthcare premiums go up an average of 38% a month if Congress does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire this month. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said in Western New York, the … [Read more...]
More Than 4,500 Children In County Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Policy
More than 4,500 children in Chautauqua County could lose their health coverage when the new policy from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) takes effect in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul warned that a new federal policy threatens to … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls On Gov. Hochul To Dismantle Medicaid Transportation Broker Model
State Senator George Borrello and other Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to dismantle the state’s centralized Medicaid transportation broker model and return operational control and funding to county governments. In a letter … [Read more...]
