The Albany Times Union reports the State Legislature has passed new rules for people who rent our their homes through short-term rental services like Airbnb. The measure would require property owners who host those units and the services that … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes 2024-25 State Budget
The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul, State Leaders Have Preliminary Agreement on State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York legislative leaders have come to a preliminary agreement on the state budget. Hochul's original proposed spending plan $233 billion would increase to $237 billion. However, voting on the plan is not expected … [Read more...]
State Passes Another Budget Extender
The New York State Senate passed another budget extender on Monday to keep the government running through Thursday, April 11. The extender will pay state employees through Tuesday, April 16. The state Assembly had approved the measure over the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Sends Budget Extender Bill To State Legislature
New York State's budget will be late this year. To be on time, the State Legislature needs to pass the budget and have it signed by Governor Kathy Hochul by March 31. The new fiscal year starts April 1. Hochul released a statement Wednesday … [Read more...]
City Requests Home Rule To Make Both City Court Judge Positions Elected
The City of Jamestown is again requesting home rule from New York State to make both City Court judges elected positions. Currently, the city has one elected judge, John LaMancuso, who was sworn in January 1, 2024. The other judge is appointed … [Read more...]
NYS Independent Redistricting Commission Approves New Congressional Map
A new congressional map has been approved by the state's Independent Redistricting Commission. CNN reports the bipartisan commission voted 9 to 1 on Thursday on the map that will now go to the State Legislature for approval. Freshman Republican … [Read more...]
Republican State Legislators Calling For Halt On Electric School Bus Mandate
Republican State Legislators are calling for a pause on the statewide implementation of the electric school bus mandate. The electric school bus mandate, enacted in 2022, requires new school bus purchases to be zero emission by 2027 and all school … [Read more...]
Democrat Michael Bobseine Announces Candidacy for 150th Assembly Seat
Fredonia attorney and former County Legislator Michael Bobseine has announced his candidacy for the 150th Assembly seat in the State Legislature. Bobseine, a Democrat, kicked off his campaign on Saturday with announcements in the North County and … [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...]
