The maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit has increased for unemployed workers across the state. As part of the 2026 State Budget, the State invested nearly $7 billion to pay off the federal UI Trust Fund loan, and bring the fund to … [Read more...]
Changes To NYS Discovery Laws Goes Into Effect
Changes to New York State’s Discovery Laws have gone into effect. Passed as part of the 2026 State Budget, amendments to the discovery process are meant to support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators … [Read more...]
NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 29, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about how the state budget and proposed federal tax cut bill could affect the county's budget and more. … [Read more...]
$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed
The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]
NYS Lawmakers Come To Agreement On State Budget
New York State lawmakers have come to an agreement on a $254 billion State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal Monday night. The budget includes a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools and a middle-class tax cut. Hochul … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – January 30, 2025
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor took office on January 1, 2025. He shares how his first few weeks in office have gone as well as his thoughts on the proposed New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 30, 2025
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget and discusses goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’
State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]
