ALBANY - The state budget in Albany is one step closer to being finalized. On Thursday, the State Senate released its one-house budget resolution - which, among other things - enhances support for charter schools, provides some form of public … [Read more...]
Yochim Tapped as Democratic Candidate for 150th Assembly Seat
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee has announced its endorsed candidate for State Assembly in 2014. County Democratic officials met last week in Mavyille to endorse their 2014 slate of candidates and threw their support behind … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Okays Request to Increase Certificate Fees
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown could see an additional $50,000 a year in new revenue after approving a resolution during the city council’s monthly voting session. On Monday night, city officials approved home rule legislation requesting the city increase … [Read more...]
Senate Again Approves Bill Restricting Use of Welfare Funding
ALBANY - The State Senate on Tuesday passed a bill cracking down on what sponsors are calling welfare abuse. The measure would disallow the use of Electronic Cash Benefit cards for the purchase of cigarettes, alcohol, lottery tickets and other … [Read more...]
Cuomo Admits Common Core is Flawed, but Stops Short of Calling for Moratorium
ALBANY - The recent the controversial surrounding New York's implementation of the 21st Century Learning Standards – more commonly known as “Common Core" - has not gone unnoticed by lawmakers in Albany. After months of criticism from teachers, … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Calls for Local Government Consolidation, Increased Education Funding in 2014 Budget
ALBANY - Consolidation and sharing services among local governments and an increase in services and funding for public education were among the highlights of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 Executive Budget address, delivered to the state legislature … [Read more...]
Governor to Present 2014-2015 Budget at 2 p.m. Today
ALBANY — Governor Andrew Cuomo will be presenting his budget for the upcoming fiscal year during an address this afternoon in Albany. The big question on everyone's mind will be how does he plan to reign in spending while also providing additional … [Read more...]
NEWS UPDATE: County Lawmakers to Consider Motion Opposing Early Voting in New York State
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly committee meetings starting next week,with the Administrative Services Committee having several noteworthy items on its agenda. In addition to resolutions involving the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Imposes Stiffer Penalties for Texting While Driving
ALBANY - State lawmakers in Albany on Wednesday passed a new law cracking down on young drivers who are caught texting and driving. Under the new legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly, drivers with permits and probationary and junior … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature Calls on State to Restrict Public Access to Gun Registration Information
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature is calling on state lawmakers to protect the identity of residents who own a registered pistol and also a concealed carry permit. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that During last night’s county … [Read more...]
