Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’ll veto the $90 million flood relief package for Lake Ontario shoreline residents — unless changes are made to the bill worked out between the State Senate and Assembly. This bill is on top of the $7 million aid package announced by the Governor for residential homeowners and $5 million for […]
Former State Senator James Alesi has been nominated as a member of the New York State Public Service Commission, the powerful body that regulates public utilities statewide and also sets communications and energy policy. Alesi retired from the senate after his last term ended in 2012. He spent 20 years as a state lawmaker following service […]
Uber and Lyft…and possibly other ride-sharing companies…may now set up shop in Rochester and other Upstate New York Markets. New York’s ride-hailing law now takes effect June 29th after Governor Cuomo signed the bill speeding up the starting date. Lawmakers in the Assembly and Senate wanted the ride-sharing apps available for people to use on […]