State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor shares his views on the proposed 2026-27 State Budget and his goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Focuses On City Finances In State Of The City Report
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund focused on city finances in her 2026 State of the City report. Ecklund released the report to City Council members on February 6. She said rising costs, limited revenue growth, and the expiration of one-time funding … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State Budget Presentation -January 22, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul presented her proposed State Budget on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. … [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...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
Max Weekly Unemployment Benefit Increases In NYS
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...]
