Gov. Kathy Hochul will have a decision to make now that Medical Aid in Dying legislation has passed the state Senate. S.138 passed the state Senate by a 38-27 vote on Monday, largely along party lines, with state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, among those voting against the bill. The ...
In a largely party line vote, the state Legislature has approved legislation that would protect access to emergency services radio broadcasts. A.3516/S.416 was sponsored by Assemblywoman Karines Reyes, D-Bronx, and Sen. Michael Gianaris, D-Astoria, passed both legislative chambers on ...
A Sugar Grove youth will spend between 9 and 18 months in the Warren County Jail after pleading guilty to two felony charges committed during a string of vehicle break-ins. Rayden Perrett pleaded guilty to second-degree felony theft by unlawful taking, third-degree felony theft by unlawful ...
A state legislator wants schools to do more to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school. Sen. James Skoufis, C-Cornwall, has introduced legislation (S.8132) that would create a several new reporting requirements and actions for schools that have too many students ...
This year’s state budget included several new programs aimed at helping small businesses. Assemblyman Ed Ra, R-Garden City, doesn’t think reducing the Payroll Mobility Tax for small businesses, more access to low interest capital, increasing opportunities for Minority and Woman Owned ...
The city of Jamestown is calling on residents to assist in addressing an increase in vandalism affecting city parks and public spaces. In recent weeks, city staff have responded to numerous destructive incidents including the theft of flowers from decorative planters, vandalism to ...