ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Senator Young Says She will Fight Proposal to Legalize Heroin Injection Sites in NY
ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young has gone on record as being against a proposal to legalize injection sites for heroin users, which would allow them to use the drug under medical supervision. The proposal, which was first brought forward by the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Catherine Young in Jamestown NY: March 10, 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on WRFA on Thursday, Oct. 17 New York Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean, 51st Senate District) was in Jamestown on March 10, 2016 as part of a meet and greet forum, sponsored by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Focus on Completing State Budget Before April 1 Deadline
ALBANY - Both houses of the New York State Legislature have each passed their individual budget resolutions. On Monday, members of the Republican controlled State Senate and the Democratic controlled State Assembly approved their spending bills … [Read more...]
Meet-and-Greet Reception for Senator Young Scheduled for March 10 at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - In honor of her recent appointment as Senate Majority Finance Committee Chair, Senator Cathy Young (R, C, I- 57th District) will be in Jamestown for a reception on March 10. Her previous appearance in February was cancelled due to … [Read more...]
[WATCH] State and Local Officials Call on Albany to Increase Road and Bridge Funding
FALCONER - A group of local and state lawmakers were in Falconer Friday morning to raise awareness about the need for more funding for road and bridge projects. Rebuild NY Now, a broad-based coalition seeking to raise public awareness about the … [Read more...]
Brooks Memorial, Lake Shore Hospitals to Affiliate with Kaleida Health
BUFFALO - A Dunkirk hospital has received support from the state that could lead to long-term stability for residents in the North County. On Friday Kaleida Health announced it will affiliate with Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk and is close … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the SUNY Polytechnic … [Read more...]
Young Announces ‘Planting Seeds’ Initiative to Help NY Farmers, Growers
ALBANY – Senator Cathy Young has unveiled a plan that will help assist more than 100,000 of the state’s farmers and agricultural workforce. On Tuesday the Olean Republican, who represents Chautauqua County in Albany and is a ranking member of the … [Read more...]
Sen. Young Calls Out NRG Power Plant for Reducing PILOT Agreement by 85 Percent
DUNKIRK - The owners of the largest tax payer in the county wants to slash its Payment in Lieu of taxes agreement with the county, City of Dunkirk, and Dunkirk School district by 85 percent. That’s according to Senator Cathy Young, who said NRG, … [Read more...]
