Republican State Legislators are calling for a pause on the statewide implementation of the electric school bus mandate. The electric school bus mandate, enacted in 2022, requires new school bus purchases to be zero emission by 2027 and all school … [Read more...]
Democrat Michael Bobseine Announces Candidacy for 150th Assembly Seat
Fredonia attorney and former County Legislator Michael Bobseine has announced his candidacy for the 150th Assembly seat in the State Legislature. Bobseine, a Democrat, kicked off his campaign on Saturday with announcements in the North County and … [Read more...]
NYS Farm Bureau Sets Legislative Priorities
Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Unveils $233 Billion Proposed 2025 State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $233 billion proposed 2025 State budget Tuesday. The spending plan represents a 4.5% increase for the 2024 budget, but does not increase income taxes and boosts school aid to nearly $36 billion. The proposal … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul to Deliver Proposed 2025 State Budget Today
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2025 State Budget this morning. Hochul will give her address at 10:30 a.m. from the Red Room in the State Capitol in Albany. New York Daily News reports the proposed budget will total $233 billion with … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
Big Game Hunting Season Begins Saturday, November 18
Big game hunting season begins this Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encourages hunters to review safety regulations to enhance their hunting experience, "This weekend, hundreds … [Read more...]
JCC Makes Pitch To Jamestown City Council On Diethrick Stadium Project
Jamestown Community College made their pitch to Jamestown City Council for the city to transfer Diethrick Stadium to them to be turned into a multi-sport venue. College President Dr. Daniel DeMarte, JCC Foundation Executive Director Maria … [Read more...]
Two Propositions On Ballot For Election Day
In addition to voting for local candidates on Election Day, voters in New York will also decide on two statewide ballot measures regarding constitutional debt limitations. Both constitutional amendments were referred to the ballot by the New York … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calling On NYS To Negotiate New Gaming Compact With Seneca Nation Before December Deadline
Senator George Borrello is renewing his call for New York State to negotiate a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation before the current agreement expires on December 9. Borrello said he sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on September 20, … [Read more...]
