State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bipartisan initiative that would prevent policy proposals from being included in the state budget. In the 25 years since the ruling in Silver v. Pataki, which gave the Governor of New York … [Read more...]
NYS Farm Bureau Sets Legislative Priorities
Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – February 1, 2024
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell gives his thoughts on the proposed 2025 NYS Budget and his goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 25, 2024
State Senator George Borrello provides his reactions to the proposed 2025 State Budget. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Unveils $233 Billion Proposed 2025 State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $233 billion proposed 2025 State budget Tuesday. The spending plan represents a 4.5% increase for the 2024 budget, but does not increase income taxes and boosts school aid to nearly $36 billion. The proposal … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul to Deliver Proposed 2025 State Budget Today
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2025 State Budget this morning. Hochul will give her address at 10:30 a.m. from the Red Room in the State Capitol in Albany. New York Daily News reports the proposed budget will total $233 billion with … [Read more...]
Youth Team Sports Program Grant Application Period Now Open
Grant applications are now being accepted through Chautauqua County government for youth team sport programs. The grant was created in the 2024 state budget and appropriates funds to support the operations of youth team sports programs for … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Plans To Increase Supports For People With Mental Illnesses
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the state plans to increase efforts in supporting treatments for people with mental illnesses. Funding for this effort comes from $1 billion dollars approved in the 2024 State Budget for mental health … [Read more...]
Additional Child Care Spots Becoming Available at JCC
Jamestown Community College has been awarded funding to increase the number of spots available at its campus child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. … [Read more...]