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Bronx Lawmaker Proposes State-Backed Mental Health Clubhouses

A Bronx lawmaker is proposing to bring a method of mental health treatment common in New York City to the rest of the state. Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia, D-Bronx, recently introduced legislation (A.4878) to amend the state Public Health Law to establish mental health clubhouses to provide ...

Cummins, New Flyer Both Bank On Fuel Agnostic Engines

Two companies with local manufacturing plants are banking on fuel agnostic technology to provide the flexibility needed to navigate changing federal policies. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he labels “the electric vehicle ...

Tax Breaks Proposed For Rural Broadband

A new proposal in the state Legislature would create Broadband Opportunity Areas to help bring broadband internet to areas of the state that don’t currently have broadband. Rep. Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, recently introduced legislation (A.6548) to establish Broadband Opportunity Areas ...

Parent Sues City School District Over Bullying Injuries

A Jamestown High School parent is suing the Jamestown Public Schools District for damages related to bullying during the 2023-24 school year. The suit, filed Monday in state Supreme Court in Mayville, does not state an amount requested for damages. The family is being represented by Adam ...

Jamestown Man Charged After Alleged Walmart Thefts

Editor's note: This article was updated after charges against another man were dismissed. A Jamestown man has been jailed after allegedly stealing from the Warren and Corry Walmart stores. Andrew J. Dzierzanowski, 41, of Jamestown faces charges of third-degree felony retail theft - taking ...

Judge Upholds Income Limits For State Legislators

A state Supreme Court justice in Suffolk County has upheld outside income limits for state legislators - but struck down a section of the law that would strip legislators of their voting rights if they violate the income limits. Judge Alison Napolitano ruled recently in a 10-page written ...