Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Judge Rowan Wilson to serve New York State's highest Court. Wilson has served as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals for the past six years. If confirmed, he would be the state’s first Black chief … [Read more...]
NYS to Stockpile Abortion Medication Following Federal Court Decision in Texas
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State will stockpile an abortion medication as part of ongoing efforts to protect access to abortion. At the Governor's direction, the New York State Department of Health will immediately begin … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney James, Governor Hochul Support Effort to Redraw NY Congressional Lines
State Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul are supporting an effort to redraw New York's Congressional district lines. Both James and Hochul filed an amicus brief in support of the effort rather than leaving the lines drawn by … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Likely to Pass Second Budget Extender
New York State is still without a budget as the State Legislature is expected to reconvene today to pass another budget extender. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday saying that a budget extender … [Read more...]
State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations
The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominates Dr. James McDonald as State Health Commissioner
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nomination of Dr. James McDonald to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald has been serving as New York's Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1. He is a … [Read more...]
Bail Reform, Housing Issues Holding Up State Budget
Housing and bail reform disputes are holding up the passage of the New York State Budget. The April 1 deadline for the budget came and went with no bills being passed. The Democrat controlled Legislature is taking issue with two proposals by … [Read more...]
NYS Directing Schools to Review Safety Plans in Aftermath of ‘Swatting’ Calls
While New York State has heightened monitoring in response to over a dozen "swatting" calls received by school districts last week, Jamestown Public Schools has also provided a safety update. Governor Kathy Hochul met with state public safety and … [Read more...]
NYS Police Investigating False Swatting Calls Involving Schools
New York State Police are investigating a series of false swatting calls involving schools across the state. WPIX reported that Governor Kathy Hochul said her office was aware of at least 34 school swatting incidents on Thursday. Various police … [Read more...]
Modified Court Ruling Opens Doors for WNY to Receive Cannabis Licenses
A federal court ruling has opened the doors for five New York regions, including Western New York, to receive conditional cannabis licenses. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit modified an injunction that now "bars the issuance of … [Read more...]
