Those headed to the polls this year will not only be choosing their local, state, and federal leaders, but they'll also weigh in on a significant constitutional amendment. A proposed Equal Rights Amendment will be on the back of their ballots … [Read more...]
Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation
A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]
City Requests State Comptroller Investigate Former Housing Court Judge
UPDATED 8/16/24 A resolution requesting the State Comptroller investigate a former Housing Court Judge for illegally receiving city retiree benefits is coming before the Jamestown City Council. In the agenda for the Monday, August 19 work … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Prevent Policy Proposals In State Budget
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...]
NY Appeals Court Rules NYC Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote Violates State’s Constitution
A New York appeals court has ruled that a law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections in New York City violates the state’s constitution. The Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department ruled Wednesday against the bill allowing … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Moving Many Local Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will align many local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. The bill was proposed to increase voter participation. 64% of eligible voters … [Read more...]
Two Propositions On Ballot For Election Day
In addition to voting for local candidates on Election Day, voters in New York will also decide on two statewide ballot measures regarding constitutional debt limitations. Both constitutional amendments were referred to the ballot by the New York … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
Some Local Elections Will Be Moved to Even-Numbered Years Under Bill Passed By NYS Legislature
Some local elections will be moved to even-numbered years under a bill passed by the New York State Legislature. State legislators who supported the bill said the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected officials in the middle of … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution
The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]
