State News

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio joined Republican colleagues Wednesday in calling for the repeal of bail reform measures passed and enacted for the new y...

County officials across the state are fuming after getting a letter from New York state notifying them of a 1% cut in Medicaid reimbursement to help a...

SALAMANCA — Seneca Chief Cornplanter’s peace pipe tomahawk is back where it belongs — with his people. A ceremony for the official repatriation of the...

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address Wednesday was “long, but shorts on facts,” according to Assemblyman Joseph Giglio. “My take-aw...

ALBANY — Assemblyman Joseph Giglio said Assembly Republicans made a good choice in naming William Barclay of Pulaski the new minority leader. Barclay ...

GOWANDA — Assemblyman Joseph Giglio got a phone call on New Year’s Day from Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, who admitted he had been arrested for...

Measure Prevents Unnecessary Feeding of Wild Deer to Prevent Spread of Disease and Other Negative Effects on Wildlife and Habitat New York State Depar...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will observe a year-long celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2020. Gov. Nelson...

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo releases his proposals for the legislative session, Republican state lawmakers representing Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are...

SALAMANCA — The only certainties in life are death and taxes, and in Salamanca, you can add potholes to the list. Just in time for winter travel, the ...

Both state representatives for Cattaraugus County are a little taken aback at New York state’s estimated $6.1 billion budget shortfall. Both Assemblym...

LITTLE VALLEY — The state’s Green Light law takes effect Saturday, permitting undocumented immigrants to apply for New York driver’s licenses. While s...

ELLICOTTVILLE — Catharine M. Young spoke to members of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County Monday of new opportunities in the $45 ...

Phone scams involving Social Security are popping up again. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Wednesday that the office has bee...

ALBANY — The constituents of New York’s 57th State Senate District again have representation as George Borrello filed his oath of office and has been ...

NIAGARA FALLS — As Seneca Resorts & Casinos nears completion on sports lounges inside their three gaming properties, it was announced Monday that they...

JAMESTOWN — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was at Jamestown Community College Monday to announce her legislation that would prioritize federal investmen...

State officials announced Thursday that applications for home heating assistance are being accepted, with $338 million in federal aid available for ol...