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...]
Senate Announces New Program to Benefit Young Farmers
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young and her Senate colleagues have announced a new program that could help support and encourage the next generation of farmers in New York State. The proposed “Young Farmers NY” program is designed to focus on obstacles … [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...]
Cuomo Leads By Two-to-One Margin Over Potential GOP Challengers in Latest Poll
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is the choice of 63 percent of voters whose only other option is Donald Trump. The real estate magnate garnered only 26 percent of respondents to a new Quinnipiac University poll. Cuomo gets the same percentage … [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...]
Young Says Governor’s 2014-2015 Budget Proposal is ‘On Target’
ALBANY - Although she’s a member of the opposing political party, Senator Cathy Young (R,C - Olean), who represents Chautauqua County in Albany, says she’s pleased with the spending plan governor Andrew Cuomo laid out on Tuesday. In a prepared … [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...]
Young Introduces Bill that Would Favor Veteran Business Owners
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is wants to provide more business for disabled veterans who own their own business. Under a bill sponsored by the Olean Republican, businesses owned by disabled veterans would achieve preference for procuring state … [Read more...]
