The New York State Department of Labor today released local area unemployment rates for December 2011. All data in this release are not seasonally adjusted. The most valid comparisons with this type of data are year-to-year comparisons of the same month; for example, December 2010 …
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on CSX, Amtrak, the state Department of Transportation and Federal Railway Administration to quickly complete a plan for the construction of the high speed rail line from Buffalo to Albany that is set to begin in Genesee County. Schumer …
In January of 2011 shortly after taking office as Governor, Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order creating the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission. The purpose of SAGE is to modernize and rightsize government to make it more efficient, effective and accountable. On December 15, 2011, the SAGE Commission …
BUFFALO, NY — There are close to 3 million smokers in New York State, and about three-quarters of them say they want to quit. A new advertising campaign will remind New Yorkers about the risks of smoking and the free, 24/7 services that can help them…
Addressing the needs of poor school districts that have been hit hard by several years of funding cuts is the top educational priority of progressive groups in the New Year, according to the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE). “If New York can make it’s tax …
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and long-time advocate for farmers, today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor released an Employer Handbook for employers anticipating filing an H-2A application for next season. It was thanks to a meeting Slaughter convened …
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Kathy Hochul joined with Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representatives Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter today in urging Farm Aid to choose Buffalo as the host city for the annual Farm Aid benefit concert in 2012. World-renowned artists, including …
Western New York was selected as one of four regions around the state for a share of a $200 million in economic development funding. Western New York was selected along with regional councils representing central New York, the north country and New York City. Gov. …
The following is a statement from Seneca Nation of Indians President Robert Odawi Porter about possible permission, via an amendment to the state Constitution, for Las Vegas-style commercial gambling after 2013. President Porter said today: “In his comments Sunday, Gov. Cuomo acknowledged the reality that …
“Below is a copy of a letter to Dr. Anthony Billittier, Erie County Health Commissioner and Dr. Diane Vertes, Erie County Medical Examiner from Carl Paladino concerning their activities and those of their offices subsequent to the discovery of the frozen and naked dead body …
The New York Islanders will try to post consecutive wins for the first time Since October when they visit the First Niagara Center for tonight’s game against the Sabres. Sabres defenseman Robyn Regehr (upper body) and forward Drew Stafford (groin) missed the last game and …
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R,C,I – 59th District) has been named Vice Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Human Services and Welfare Committee for 2011-12. Gallivan was appointed by NCSL President and President of the Kansas State Senate, Stephen Morris. “I am …
