LAKEWOOD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was one of several Republicans who showed up in Lakewood Tuesday night to help open the 2016 Election Headquarters for local GOP candidates. Reed was on hand to thank supporters in the area and … [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...]
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...]
Governor Prepares to Sign Bill Eliminating Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products
ALBANY - Legislation eliminating the state "tampon tax" is now in the hands of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who plans to sign it into law. The state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation that eliminates feminine hygiene products — including tampons, pads … [Read more...]
Former State Senate Leader Dean Skelos Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
NEW YORK - Former New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam Skelos were sentenced on Thursday for corruption. Both faced several corruption charges linked to Dean Skelos using his power in the Senate for Adam’s monetary … [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...]
Cattaraugus County Democrat Announces Candidacy for 57th State Senate Seat
SOUTH VALLEY, NY -A resident of Cattaraugus County has announced his intention to run for State Senate. 33 year-old Lee Hyson will be a candidate for the Democratic Party in the race for the 57th New York State Senate District that encompasses … [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...]
