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...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Hope to Continue to Address Inflation, Public Safety Following Re-Election
Chautauqua County's representatives in the State Legislature hope to continue to address inflation and public safety following their re-election. State Senator George Borrello defeated Democrat Dan Brown in Tuesday's elections. He said he's … [Read more...]
United Way Kicks Off Campaign to Raise $1.3 Million for Area Programs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has kicked off its campaign to raise $1.3 million to support local agencies. United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said there's an energy she has not felt in a couple of years, "So much related to … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls on Government to Curb Inflation
Congressman Tom Reed says government needs to act to curb inflation that's resulted in higher prices for consumers. Reed, in his weekly media call, said wholesale inflation has increased 9.7% over last year. According to the January consumer price … [Read more...]
