ALBANY - With Catherine Young (R-Olean) no longer in the State Senate, the state's 57th senate district is without a representative. Since May 2005, Young had represented the district, which includes all of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany … [Read more...]
Revenge Porn Legislation Finally Passed in Albany
ALBANY - Lawmakers have finally reached a consensus this week on legislation to curb the practice of "revenge porn." The proposal approved on Thursday will make it a crime to share sexually explicit photos or videos on the internet with the intent … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
Progressive Initiatives Included in Cuomo’s $175 Billion Proposed State Budget
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the annual State of the State and State Budget Tuesday in Albany and the spending plan is filled with liberal policies that are expected to be realized in the coming months as the result of one-party Democratic … [Read more...]
Democratic Controlled State Legislature Begins 2019 Session on Wednesday
ALBANY - The New York State Legislature will begin the 2019 session this week in Albany. The new session is highlighted by both the Assembly and the Senate now being controlled by the Democratic Party, meaning a much more progressive agenda and … [Read more...]
Young, Goodell Both Voice Opposition to Recommendations to Increase Salary of State Legislators
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s two representatives in the State Legislature are both going on record to oppose a 64 percent salary increase for State lawmakers. The Committee on Legislative and Executive Compensation recommended last week that the … [Read more...]
State Compensation Committee Approves Salary Increase for Elected Officials
ALBANY - A special panel created by the governor and Legislature voted Thursday to increase the base pay for state legislators by more than 60 percent, boosting their annual salaries for the first time in 20 years from $79,500 to $130,000 by … [Read more...]
Young Announces Passage of Legislation in State Senate Strengthening Law for Sex Abuse Victims
ALBANY - NY Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) is also announcing legislation she says will advance justice and healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Under the new legislation sponsored by Young in the Senate, prosecutors will be able to … [Read more...]
Democrats in State Senate Agree to Reconcile
ALBANY - The upper and lower chambers of the New York State Legislature could soon be unified. The two feuding factions of Democrats within the State Senate announced Wednesday they have agreed to reconcile ahead of November’s election, reuniting … [Read more...]
NY Senate Republicans Block Effort to Pass More Gun Regulations
ALBANY - Senate Republicans in Albany blocked an effort by Democrats Wednesday to force a vote on four gun control bills. The legislation was introduced as a response to renewed calls for gun restrictions in the wake of the mass shooting at a … [Read more...]
