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Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, Bill Reintroduced in Congress to Make it Permanent

March 10, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, meaning come 2:00 a.m., we all move our clocks forward one hour. But a bill has been re-introduced in Congress that could eliminate that. Last year, Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced the Sunshine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Congress, Daylight Saving Time, Marco Rubio, New York State Legislature, Sunshine Protection Act

Library Directors Asking NYS Representatives to Restore Library Funding Cut in State Budget

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Janice Dekoff, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature

NYS Dept. of Labor Adopts Farm Labor Overtime Regulations

February 23, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Farm labor overtime regulations have been adopted by the New York State Department of Labor. The phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold will begin on January 1, 2024, with the threshold set at 56 hours. The process will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Farm Laborers Wage Board, Farm Workforce Retention Tax Credit, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Legislature

Second Year Of Youth Hunting Pilot Program Successful in NYS

February 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The second year of a pilot program allowing youth to hunt deer in New York State has been successful. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the program allows mentored 12 and 13-year old hunters to harvest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Deer Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Legislature

Chautauqua County Could Face $4.3 Million Budget Hit in NYS Budget

February 8, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Government, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Mark Poloncarz, Medicaid, New York State Association of Counties, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, PJ Wendel, Robert Mujica

Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget

February 2, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, child care assistance, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Foundation Aid formula, Income Tax, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, Michael Zurlo, New York State Association of Counties, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, State School Aid

Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State

January 17, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Diane Savino, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, New York Housing Compact's plan, New York State Legislature, State of the State

Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda

January 11, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Consolidated State and Highway Improvement Program, Eddie Sundquist, New York Conference of Mayors, New York State CHIPS, New York State Legislature, State Aid

State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Pay Raise for State Legislature

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is criticizing a pay raise approved by the State Legislature for themselves. The legislation authorized a $32,000 pay raise for members of the New York State Legislature. Borrello said the increase means New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, New York City Council, New York State Legislature

New State Law Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats at Pet Stores

December 19, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A new state law bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores. The legislation is aimed at ending the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline and to stop abusive breeders. Based upon an agreement with the State Legislature, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Legislature, pet stores, Puppy Mills

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