FREDONIA - More than 1600 people were at SUNY Fredonia last night to attend a public hearing that will help decide the fate of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, those who were in attendance … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Governor Andrew Cuomo at JCC to Announce Details of StartUp NY
JAMESTOWN - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared at Jamestown Community College to discuss the StartUp NY initiative, aimed at getting new businesses to open in Upstate New York. Following his public comments to an audience of more than 150 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: PSC Schedules Public Hearing on July 15 for NRG Upgrade Project
DUNKIRK - Senator Catharine Young say the new york state public service commission will hold a public hearing at SUNY Fredonia about the competing NRG and National Grid proposals currently under review by the Public Service Commission. Senator … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Senator Young Announces Summer Reading Program
ALBANY - With the end of the school year in sight, many students are anxiously awaiting the summer months. To keep their skills honed and mind sharp, State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) says the New York State Senate, in conjunction with the New York … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Hosts Rural Hospital Roundtable Forum
ALBANY - Rural Hospitals like the ones found throughout the Southern Tier will be the topic for discussion today in Albany. Senator Catharine Young and Senator Kemp Hannon will be hosting a formal roundtable event to discuss the state of rural … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chamber Criticizes Business Council for Not Supporting North County Power Plant Modification
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua County’s largest business group is continuing the attack against the Business Council of New York after it came out in opposition of a plan to modify the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Earlier this week the Business Council joined … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Criticizes Business Council, Sierra Club for Speaking Against Modifications to NRG Power Plant
ALBANY - Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean) is sounding off against the Sierra Club, saying recent statements by the conservation and environmental group are undermining the effort to re-open the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. In a March article in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Introduces Law to Crack Down on Drivers who Illegally Pass Buses
ALBANY - Senator Cathy young (R-Olean) wants to crack down on drivers who illegally pass school buses. Earlier this week, Senator Young (R,C,I-Olean) the School Bus Camera Safety Act, which would specifically allow school districts and school bus … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: SUNY Fredonia Tech Incubator Receives $100,000 in State Funding
FREDONIA - State Senator Cathy Young has announced she has secured $100,000 in funding towards operating the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator so it can continue to grow fledgling businesses and jobs. The money comes from the recently passed state … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Senate Approves Rape Victims Equality Act
ALBANY - In a vote that protects victims and gives prosecutors the tools they need to convict violent sexual predators, Senator Cathy Young is announcing that the New York State Senate Monday passed the Rape Victims Equality Act. The bi-partisan … [Read more...]
