Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Expanding Empire State Child Tax Credit
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing expanding the Empire State Child Tax Credit. Unveiled as a preview of her upcoming 2025 State of the State address, the plan would pay as much as $1,000 per child up to age 3, and $500 for kids aged 4 to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Inflation Refund Payments
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing an Inflation Refund as part of her 2025 State of the State. The refund would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. Hochul cited the increase in … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Receives $66,000 For Tree Plantings Through DEC
The City of Dunkirk is receiving $66,000 for tree planting through the state Urban and Community Forestry grant program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $2.4 million in urban forestry projects grants in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Week. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive Wendel’s SOTS Reaction – January 11, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives his reactions to Governor Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Reacts To State of the State Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is applauding the mental health and education proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Wendel, who has over 25 years of experience in the educational field, said he's glad to see the … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul focused on finance, crime, and education polices in her State of the State address on Tuesday. She said while the state is safer, affordable, and more livable there is more work to be done. Hochul has spent the last week … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Eliminating Insulin Co-Pays
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a proposal to eliminate co-pays on insulin. Hochul, unveiling proposals ahead of her 2024 State of the State address on January 9, said the proposed legislation would ban the copays, " This will be the most … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Job Approval Rating Up
Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval rating is the best it's ever been. Siena College Poll released polling results which show Hochul's job approval is at 56%, up from 49% in December. Her favorability rating is 48%, up a little from 45% last … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 19, 2023
State Senator George Borrello gives his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and discusses his goals for the legislative session. … [Read more...]
