Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Business
Loophole May Allow Stores To Skirt Plastic Bag Ban
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown retailers, much like most in the State of New York, have already begun giving up single use plastic bags ahead of a March ban aimed at reducing pollution. However, many supporters of …
Government
Governor Seeks To Lower Jail Costs As Inmate Numbers Plunge
ALBANY — As jail populations continue to plummet across the state, New York’s governor is proposing to allow counties to opt into regional lockups instead of solely operating their own facility. The legislation from Gov. …
Education
Lawmakers Question Governor’s Higher Ed Spending Plan
ALBANY — Some New York lawmakers called on the governor this week to do more to help low-income college students instead of following through with his proposal that would benefit mostly upper-class students. Gov. Andrew …
Government
Borrello Says Cuomo Failed To Explain How He Will Balance The State’s Budget
ALBANY – New York State Senator George Borrello says Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address failed to explain how the state’s budget will be balanced. Borrello says as a former county executive, he …
Crime
Cuomo: Make Sex Offenders Disclose Dating, Gaming User Names
ALBANY — New York’s governor says convicted sex offenders should be required to disclose their social media screen names to prevent them from using apps to exploit children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that existing …
Government
Suit Seeks To Block Pay Hike For NY Governor, Lieutenant
ALBANY — A conservative good government group is suing to block a pay hike that would place Gov. Andrew Cuomo among the nation’s highest paid governors. The Government Justice Center is seeking an injunction blocking …
Crime
Cuomo Wants New Law On Domestic Terrorism In Wake Of Mass Shootings
ALBNAY – New York State’s Governor wants to create a new crime of domestic terrorism for mass shootings or other large-scale violent acts motivated by bias. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his proposal to lawmakers would …
Community
Two Upstate New York Highways Named For Fallen Troopers
ALBANY – Portions of two upstate New York highways are being renamed to honor state troopers killed in the line of duty. A bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday names bridges on Interstate 86 …
Government
NY Expands Pay Equity Law On Day Honoring US Soccer Team
ALBANY – New York State expanded a state law Wednesday that prohibits gender pay discrimination, making it illegal to pay someone less based on characteristics including race, religion, disability or gender identity. Democratic Gov. Andrew …
Government
Cuomo Says New York AG Is Justified In NRA Probe
ALBANY – On Monday President Donald Trump blasted New York State’s Attorney General for launching an investigation into the national rifle association’s finances. Trump is a long-time supporter of gun rights advocates. He called the …
