Breaking News
John Whittaker
J

Staff Writer

John Whittaker

Editor

2,203 articles

Latest Articles

Showing Support

State Sen. George Borrello is crossing the political aisle to support kitchen incubators across the state. Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, recently signed on as a co-sponsor for S.3561, legislation sponsored by Sen. Cordell Cleare, D-New York City, that passed both houses of the state Legislature ...

Ghost Gun Results In Charges For Falconer Pair

Two Falconer residents face weapons after Jamestown police officers allegedly found a ghost gun during a traffic stop. According to a police report, Caden L. Barrett, 20, of Falconer and Airianna A. Parkhurst, 19, of Falconer were charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, ...

Pricey Protection

State Sen. George Borrello voted for the most recent budget extender bill to keep state money flowing during the impasse between legislative Democrats and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Budget extenders are nothing new the past couple of years in Albany after years of on-time state budgets under former ...

Governor Signs Change To Suicide Warnings In Gun Shops

Republicans still aren’t big fans of legislation that requires warnings to be posted by firearms dealers in the state. A chapter amendment (A.437) was recently approved in the state Senate and Assembly to legislation signed into law in 2024 that requires the warnings to be posted ...

Chapter Amendment Further Shields Abortion Pill Providers

State lawmakers are already acting to further protect doctors who prescribe medication that induces abortions. A chapter amendment to legislation passed earlier this year was passed in late March by the state Assembly by a 96-51 vote, with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and ...

Molitor: Make All Offenses For Non-Citizens Bail Eligible

Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is wading into the debate over the state’s sanctuary status with a new bill that would make all offenses for non-citizens bail eligible. Molitor introduced his bill (A.7565) earlier this week in the Assembly. The Westfield Republican proposes amending the ...