JAMESTOWN - Officials with Jamestown Public Schools received the first piece of the puzzle for putting together next year's 2019-20 school budget when School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe shared details of the governor's school aid proposal with the … [Read more...]
Governor Proposes $60 Million Cut in State Aid to Town Governments, Offers Share of $350 Million of Internet Sales Tax Revenue
ALBANY - Towns around New York state are objecting to a budget proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would cut nearly $60 million in funding to local governments. The New York State Association of Towns on Friday called the cut "disrespectful" and … [Read more...]
Rabb Reacts to Legislature Passing GENDA, Banning of Conversion Therapy
JAMESTOWN - Human rights groups and equality advocates from across New York are celebrating the historic passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) by the state legislature, as well as legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the … [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...]
Young Finds Promise in Governor’s Budget but Opposes Several Reform Proposals
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday presented his $175 billion 2019-20 State budget and Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) released a statement following the budget presentation. Young said her 57th district is focused on taxes, education and jobs and, … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Present 2019-20 Budget Tuesday During State of the State Address
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his State of the State and state budget address Tuesday in Albany. The address is scheduled for 2 p.m. at The Egg Center for Performing Arts. Cuomo has already laid out some of his priorities for this … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Lay Out Progressive Agenda During State of the State, Budget Presentation
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his annual budget address on Tuesday in Albany. The schedule was revealed Thursday. Cuomo said the speech, which also serves as this year's State of the State address, will be held in the Empire State Plaza … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Passage of New Gun Laws to Combat Violence
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday vowed passage of legislation in the first 100 days of the new legislative session to combat gun violence and make New York's nation-leading gun laws even stronger. First, the Governor vowed to pass the Red … [Read more...]
Winter Returns to Chautauqua County Wednesday, Winter Storm Warning in Effect until Thursday Evening
BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions forecasted for most of upstate New York - including Chautauqua County. While most of the state is expected to see moderate snowfall, lake … [Read more...]
Cuomo Promises Most Progressive Agenda in New York History During Inauguration
NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his 3rd term as Governor Tuesday, using it as an opportunity to attack several of President Donald Trump’s policies and pledging New York will lead the nation forward with the most progressive agenda in … [Read more...]
