ALBANY – Following a comprehensive investigation by the New York State Senate Coalition that resulted in a report detailing numerous sex offenders living near Pre-K and Kindergarten facilities, the New York Senate closed loopholes in existing laws … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Officials Face Major Financial Challenges
JAMESTOWN - The financial outlook for Jamestown Public Schools is quite grim. That from Jamestown school superintendent Tim Mains, who was a guest on WRFA's Community Matters public affairs program on Thursday, Feb. 19. Mains talked about … [Read more...]
Senate Approves Young’s ‘Homes for Heroes’ Legislation
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is also reporting the Senate passed her “Homes for Heroes” legislation - which will assist veterans with physical challenges who need modifications to their homes in order to live independently. The program will … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves Bills Aimed at Fighting Gang Activity in Schools, Protecting Communities from Sexual Predators
ALBANY - As the New York State Assembly worked to appoint a new speaker and act on legislation that’s been at a log-jam since the Sheldon Silver Corruption case was first announced, the State Senate has already been busy working on and passing … [Read more...]
Young Reacts to Cuomo’s Executive Budget
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean), who represents Chautauqua County and several other counties in the Southern Tier, has offered her thoughts on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2015-16 executive budget. Among the positives for Sen. Young was the … [Read more...]
Young’s Mental Health Treatment Legislation Signed into Law
ALBANY - bill sponsored by Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) designed to improve mental health treatment and increase public protection has been signed into law by the governor. The new law was put into place on Wednesday and will ensure that mentally … [Read more...]
Young’s Telehealth Service Bill is Signed into Law
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that will strengthen health care coverage for rural communities across New York State. The Telehealth Service Bill was sponsored by Senator Catharine Young and is designed to increase … [Read more...]
Young Warns Residents to Be Vigilant Against IRS Scams
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C- Olean) is warning area residents to be on the lookout in response to an ongoing phone scam that has already plagued several local residents. The scam begins with a resident receiving a call from someone … [Read more...]
Election 2014: Dems Win State-Wide Offices, GOP Sees Success in NY Senate and Across Region
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain in office for four more years. That after voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the top office in New York State – along with several other statewide, regional and local … [Read more...]
State Officials Confirm First Case of Ebola, Astorino Critical of State for Not Enacting Preventative Measures
NEW YORK - State and Federal Health officials have confirmed that a New York physician who’s worked with Doctors Without Borders has tested positive for Ebola and is being treated at Bellevue Hospital in New York City - one of eight hospitals … [Read more...]
