Jamestown Community College President Dr. Daniel DeMarte made an initial ask for nearly $1.3 million for projects at the college before the County Legislature's Audit & Control Committee. DeMarte said a formal request will be coming before the … [Read more...]
State Budget Includes $1.445 Billion in Broadband Initiatives
The New York State Budget established legislation that provides $1.445 billion in broadband initiatives. The Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act (WIRED Broadband Act) establishes a new Division of Broadband … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Legislative Breakfast – April 14, 2022
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State Legislative Breakfast on Friday, April 8, 2022. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell appeared via Zoom to discuss their initial thoughts on the new 2022-23 State … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Speak at Chamber Breakfast on State Budget
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – April 7, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sat down with us to talk about the state budget, including bail reform, as well as other issues including where things stand with cannabis. … [Read more...]
State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal
New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday
State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell: March 11, 2021
We discuss news out of Albany with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott), who shares his thoughts on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the COVID-19 vaccination effort, and his thoughts on the State Budget process. … [Read more...]
