ALBANY - It was a heated scene on the State Senate floor Wednesday as Senate Democrats walked out of the chamber after being refused to vote for new leadership in the wake of the Dean Skelos corruption allegations. Skelos - The Republican … [Read more...]
Skelos to Continue Serving as Senate Majority Leader Despite Criminal Charges
ALBANY - The federal corruption complaint against Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son is "nothing more than a press release," the embattled Long Island Republican said Tuesday. On Monday night, Senate Republicans made the decision to … [Read more...]
NY Senate Leader and Son Arrested on Corruption Charges
NEW YORK - The leader of the New York state Senate surrendered to authorities on Monday to face several corruption charges, including extortion and soliciting bribes. The charges against 67 year old Dean Skelos (R-Long Island) stem from a federal … [Read more...]
Young Announces Study to Improve Public Transportation in Rural Areas
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) is taking action to address the need for public transportation in rural areas – especially for people with special needs. Senator Young, who is Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, … [Read more...]
Young Introduces Legislation Calling for Better Monitoring of Oil, Gas Waste Entering Landfills
ALBANY – Two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) were included in a comprehensive package of bills that passed the state Senate this week in honor of Earth Week. According to a release from Senator Young's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Senator Young, Assemblyman Goodell Cover Several Issues During Legislative Breakfast
LAKEWOOD - State Senator Cathy Young (SD 57, R, I, C -Olean) and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell (AD 150, R, C - Chautauqua) spent more than an hour talking about State Government during the annual Legislative Breakfast that took place on Friday. The … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Prepare for Busy Agenda Upon Return to Albany
ALBANY - The state budget may be completed in Albany, but there’s still plenty of work that needs to get done during the current legislative session. Lawmakers are currently on break until April 21, but when they return, they hope to tackle … [Read more...]
State Budget Includes Broadband, Economic Development Funding for Region
ALBANY - Communities across Senator Cathy Young’s 57th Senate District region will have access to economic development funding that was included in this year’s state budget. According to a release from the Senator’s office, among the investments … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Pass State Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. State lawmakers rushed Tuesday night to meet the midnight deadline for passage of the $142 Billion state budget. The Senate wrapped up its work with a half-hour to spare, while Republicans in the … [Read more...]
More Details on Education Reform Surface as Lawmakers Continue to Pass State Budget
ALBANY - State lawmakers will continue with a busy day today in Albany as they work to approve various bills for the 2015-16 state budget. On Sunday night, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced that a budget deal had been reached – … [Read more...]
