Agriculture buildings, such as barns, are now exempt from a natural gas ban proposed in the New York State executive budget. State Senator George Borrello advocated that the change be made to Governor Kathy Hochul's 30-day amendments. Borrello … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System – March 2, 2023
We spoke with the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice Dekoff about proposed cuts to libraries in the state budget. … [Read more...]
Library Directors Asking NYS Representatives to Restore Library Funding Cut in State Budget
Library directors will be lobbying state representatives to restore a $3.5 million cut in library aid as well as a $20 million cut in library construction funds to the state budget. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice … [Read more...]
State Senate Republicans Unveil Proposal for ‘More Affordable New York’
Members of the State Senate Republican Conference have unveiled a proposal for "A More Affordable New York." This is one of several initiatives being proposed as part of the conference’s "Rescue New York Agenda." The Conference specifically … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – February 9, 2023
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the proposed 2024 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget
Chautauqua County Government could be hit with a $4.3 million shortfall this year should New York State move forward with clawing back Medicaid funds. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (E-FMAP) funds are monies from the federal … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget
State Senator George Borrello criticized the amount of spending proposed in the 2024 State Budget. Borrello said a recent 20% budget increase was blamed on the Pandemic and the influx of monies from the Federal Government, "But here we are a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – February 2, 2023
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed 2024 State Budget. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]
