MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 23, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample invites NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell into the studio for an hour-long conversation on the New York State legislative session, … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Combat Heroin, Opioid Crisis
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany are making headway in passing legislation prior to the end of the legislative session, which is set for tomorrow. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a final agreement on new legislation … [Read more...]
Goodell Calls for Passage of Drug Legislation Before End of Session
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Jamestown) is calling on his colleagues to pass legislation to address the heroin epidemic before the end of this year’s session on June 16. Goodell has co-sponsored a number of bipartisan … [Read more...]
Assembly Republicans Call for Passage of Legislation to Combat Heroin and Opioid Abuse
ALBANY - There’s just eight days remaining in the current legislative session in Albany and a group of lawmakers are pushing for the passage of legislation to help fight heroin and opioid abuse and addiction. Members of the State Assembly’s … [Read more...]
State Assembly Approves Gender Non-Discrimination Bill, Unlikely to see Passage in Senate
ALBANY - The Democratic-controlled New York State Assembly has voted 81-46 on a gender non-discrimination bill. The bill, however, has gone nowhere in the Republican-led Senate, a fact that some of the Assembly Republicans alluded to in the debate … [Read more...]
Area Resident Announces Candidacy for State Assembly
JAMESTOWN - A local resident who’s best known for his work to raise awareness on the improvement of LGBT rights and equality is throwing his hat into the political arena. Brocton Native Jason Perdue has announced his intention to run for 150th New … [Read more...]
Long Island Republicans Call on Increasing Level 1 Sex Offender Registration Requirements
LONG ISLAND - Two members of the New York State Assembly who represent areas of Long Island are calling for legislation that would extend the amount of time a Level 1 sex offender remains on the state sex offender registry. Assemblywoman Nicole … [Read more...]
Senator Young Says She will Fight Proposal to Legalize Heroin Injection Sites in NY
ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young has gone on record as being against a proposal to legalize injection sites for heroin users, which would allow them to use the drug under medical supervision. The proposal, which was first brought forward by the … [Read more...]
Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday
ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]
As Leaders Finalize State Budget, Teresi Says Assembly Version Would Benefit Jamestown the Most
ALBANY - There’s just a couple of days remaining for lawmakers in Albany to agree on and finalize an on-time state budget. April 1 is the deadline for the 2016-17 state budget. This week the process is focused on Assembly leader Carl Heastie and … [Read more...]
