A proposition to decide whether New York State borrows billions to fund environmental infrastructure projects is on the election ballot this year. Under the proposal, the state would borrow up to $4.2 billion in general obligation bonds for … [Read more...]
NYS Sending $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks to Families, Low-Income Individuals
New York State is sending out $475 million in tax relief for families and low-income individuals. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Special Session to Grant Peace Officer Status to Chautauqua Institution Safety Personnel
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to convene a special session to pass legislation that would strengthen security at Chautauqua Institution. This comes in the wake of last week’s attack on … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws
The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]
Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law
Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 30, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the last state legislative session, gun control, and the extraordinary legislative session scheduled for June 30, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – June 30, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the last state legislative session, including his thoughts on the extraordinary session called for June 30, 2022. … [Read more...]
WENY: State Legislature to Resume Extraordinary Session Friday
WENY reports that at 2 a.m. Friday morning, New York lawmakers convened for an extraordinary session of the legislative body under the duress of Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor wants lawmakers to consider new ways to tighten the state's gun … [Read more...]
Possible NYS Gun Control Policy to Include Banning Guns in Public Places, Safe Storage Law Update
State legislation is being developed that will ban guns in government buildings, health facilities, places where children gather and public transportation in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier to legally carry firearms in … [Read more...]
