State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Giglio are condemning a decision to release Edward Kindt following two parole violations. Administrative Law Judge Michael Marasa, who presided over the parole revocation hearing of Edward Kindt, … [Read more...]
Four Organizations Receiving $230,996 In National Endowment for the Humanities Funding
Four humanities projects are receiving $230,996 in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Comedy Center will receive $10,000 through a Preservation Assistance Grant to support efforts to care for the center's … [Read more...]
Borrello, Giglio Blast Parole Board After Parolee’s Escape
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio are blasting the State Board of Parole after convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped custody of his supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County and returned to … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Receiving Funding Through Tribal Home Visiting Program
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving at $320,268 grant as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. The funding is coming from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Tribal … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Receives $308,288 Transportation Safety Grants
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving two grants to enhance transportation safety initiatives. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the grants, totaling $308,288, are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation … [Read more...]
JCC Screening ‘Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools’ Documentary
Jamestown Community College will offer the screening of documentary, "Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools" on Wednesday, March 20. The screening will take place at 6:30 p.m. in JCC's Carnahan Theatre and … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation To Receive $1.5 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving over $1.5 million from HUD in Indian Community Development Block grant program funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award as part of nearly $20 million given to 11 … [Read more...]
New County Public Health Director Starts In January
Chautauqua County will have a new Public Health Director as Interim Director Dr. Michael Faulk steps down. Faulk, speaking to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said that following his recommendation, County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
NYS, Seneca Nation Agree To Short-Term Extension of Gaming Compact
New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians have agreed to a short-term extension of the current Gaming Compact. Governor Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. announced the extension Friday night. The … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calling On NYS To Negotiate New Gaming Compact With Seneca Nation Before December Deadline
Senator George Borrello is renewing his call for New York State to negotiate a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation before the current agreement expires on December 9. Borrello said he sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on September 20, … [Read more...]
