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Business

Loophole May Allow Stores To Skirt Plastic Bag Ban

February 18, 2020 By Craig McFadden 1

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

February 12, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

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

February 6, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

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

January 10, 2020 By News Staff 0

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

December 23, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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

December 19, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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

August 19, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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

July 25, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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

July 11, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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

April 30, 2019 By News Staff 0

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 …

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