State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio are blasting the State Board of Parole after convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped custody of his supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County and returned to … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Reacts To State of the State Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is applauding the mental health and education proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Wendel, who has over 25 years of experience in the educational field, said he's glad to see the … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address For Not Addressing Public Safety, State’s Affordability
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes New York State Budget a Month and Day Late
After a month and a day late, New York State finally has a 2024 budget. The State Legislature finished passing budget bills late Tuesday night for the $229 billion spending plan. Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in getting changes to bail … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Tentative State Budget Deal
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul: New York State May Have a Budget By End of Week
New York State could have a budget by the end of the week. That's according to Governor Kathy Hochul in comments to news media on Tuesday. The budget was originally due April 1. State lawmakers and Hochul are continuing to discuss issues … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Third Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a third budget extender Monday. The three-day extension is to ensure state operations continue undisrupted as negotiations over the spending plan continue. The budget was originally due April 1. Governor … [Read more...]
State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations
The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]
Bail Reform, Housing Issues Holding Up State Budget
Housing and bail reform disputes are holding up the passage of the New York State Budget. The April 1 deadline for the budget came and went with no bills being passed. The Democrat controlled Legislature is taking issue with two proposals by … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Job Approval Rating Up
Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval rating is the best it's ever been. Siena College Poll released polling results which show Hochul's job approval is at 56%, up from 49% in December. Her favorability rating is 48%, up a little from 45% last … [Read more...]
