State aid being held back on top of COVID-related financial concerns were the leading reason for Jamestown Public Schools' reserves being overfunded. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in Fall of 2020, then Governor Andrew Cuomo said he … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Appoints Antonio Delgado as Lt. Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Delgado, who has been representing New York's 19th Congressional District since 2019, will replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Issues Split Decision on State Redistricting
The State Appellate Court in Rochester has issued a split decision on state redistricting, ruling Congressional districts are gerrymandered. The Gothamist reports the court made the ruling April 21st that upheld a lower court's ruling that threw … [Read more...]
NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges
CNN reports New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after being arrested and indicted on campaign finance fraud charges. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she had "accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective … [Read more...]
NYS Lawmakers to Take Over Redistricting Process
New York state lawmakers will take control of the state's redistricting process this year after a commission failed to reach an agreement on district boundaries for the state Senate, Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate Majority … [Read more...]
New York’s Minimum Wage Increasing December 31
New York’s minimum wage is set to increase on December 31. In Upstate New York, workers will see a 70-cent increase to $13.20 an hour from the current rate of $12.50. Minimum wage workers in Westchester County and in Long Island counties will … [Read more...]
SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley as Interim Chancellor
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley as interim chancellor. Stanley will replace current Chancellor Jim Malatras who has submitted his resignation. Her term begins January 15, … [Read more...]
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras Resigning
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras is resigning effective January 14th. Malatras sent his resignation letter to SUNY Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Merryl Tisch Thursday. WNYT reports this comes after several members of the New York State Assembly, … [Read more...]
NYS AG Letitia James Ends Run for Governor, Will Seek Re-Election for Attorney General
State Attorney General Letitia James announced she is suspending her run for Governor and will, instead, run for re-election for attorney general. James posted on Twitter that there are "many investigations and cases underway" and that she … [Read more...]
SUNY Chancellor Malatras Said He’s Not Stepping Down
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras has told reporters he has no plans to resign after investigations have cast more light on the role he played in Governor Andrew Cuomo's inner circle. According to a Spectrum New Report, … [Read more...]
