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Cuomo rejects bill allowing NY Lottery winners to remain anonymous

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Cuomo rejects bill allowing NY Lottery winners to remain anonymous
A bill that received bipartisan support in the state Legislature that would've allowed New York Lottery winners to remain anonymous has been vetoed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation sponsored by state Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and state Sen. Kathy Marchione would've allowed winners to submit written requests to the New York Lottery if they wish to not have their identities... more

Process to name Ontario County solid waste manager may begin

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Process to name Ontario County solid waste manager may begin
In November, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors created a new department and position, a director of sustainability and solid waste management. The starting salary was advertised as $94,909. The county now appears ready to begin the process of hiring someone to fill that position. The board’s Planning & Environmental Quality Committee will consider recommending a candidate for the job... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Teamsters rep says prolonged process a ‘massive failure’ for Wayne County

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SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Teamsters rep says prolonged process a ‘massive failure’ for Wayne County
According to Chris Toole, of Teamsters Local 118 — based out of Rochester — one group of local law enforcement officers are desperate for parity. This week, Toole sat down in-studio to discuss ongoing negotiations between the deputies of Wayne County and County Government — who he says walked away from the table recently. While additional meetings are set to... more

Private schools to report abuse under new NY law

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Private schools to report abuse under new NY law
New legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo reforms how private schools must report child abuse allegations and requires those employed by schools to undergo training to identify victims. The legislation, which will take effect in 180 days, comes in the wake of several high-profile child abuse cases at private schools. Earlier this year, 10 former teachers at Nichols School, a private high school... more

NY Board of Regents asks for $2.1B state school aid increase in 2019-20

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NY Board of Regents asks for $2.1B state school aid increase in 2019-20
The Board of Regents joined a coalition of education groups in calling for a sizable state aid increase next year for New York school districts. The Regents on Monday called for a $2.1 billion state aid increase. It would include $1.66 billion more in foundation aid, which is the base aid provided to districts, a $410 million increase in reimbursement-based... more

Ithaca Police Department, Mayor don’t see eye to eye on staffing

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Ithaca Police Department, Mayor don’t see eye to eye on staffing
Ithaca’s a growing city with around 30,000 people, and two universities. The police department has 69 officers and Union President Eric Doane says it’s not enough. “There are more college kids than ever, there are businesses, everything’s growing around here, but we are not allowed to grow to meet that need,” said Doane. In the last five years Doane says... more

Report outlines outside income limitations for state lawmakers

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Report outlines outside income limitations for state lawmakers
State lawmakers will be limited from receiving significant outside income from a range of activities, including employment in most private-sector jobs, corporate board membership, teaching and royalties, according to the new stipulations laid out by a compensation commission’s report released Monday. The report comes several days after the panel, led by former and current comptrollers, announced it would back pay... more

Massive pensions, double-dipping uncovered by the Empire Center

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Massive pensions, double-dipping uncovered by the Empire Center
At least four New York local government retirees appear to have received permission from state or New York City officials to each take home a combined $300,000 in pay and pensions as of January 1, 2018, according to data posted today on SeeThroughNY, the Empire Center’s government transparency website. The waivers, allowed under Section 211 of the state Retirement and... more

Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)

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Supervisors ponder ‘Water & Sewer Authority’ while looking for consensus in 2019 (video)
It was the last regular session of the calendar year; and it’s been an active one for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. While the supervisors will have a couple special sessions before the end of the year to take care of some clerical items – the lion share of legislating has concluded. Board Chairman Bob Shipley (R-Waterloo) said it... more

Amid numerous food recalls, an effort to hold grocery stores more accountable

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Amid numerous food recalls, an effort to hold grocery stores more accountable
In the event of a food recall, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is fighting to make grocery stores more accountable. She hopes to enforce a law she introduced and passed years ago that requires all stores to display recall signs or contact customers directly after a recall. “Meanwhile, food recalls happen nearly everyday. This is unacceptable,” Gillibrand said on Tuesday. Just Tuesday,... more

Few people show up at Auburn school district’s public hearing on capital project

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Few people show up at Auburn school district’s public hearing on capital project
The public hearing for the Auburn Enlarged City School District’s proposed multi-million capital project was presented largely to empty chairs Tuesday night. No members of the public showed up at the start of the hearing in the Auburn High School library, while the district’s board of education and a couple district employees were present. Seven people came to the hearing... more

Auburn school board: Safety, security top priorities in capital project

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Auburn school board: Safety, security top priorities in capital project
By now, most of the community is more than likely aware of the capital project that the Auburn Enlarged City School District is asking residents to vote on in early January. This project, if approved by voters, will greatly enhance the safety and security in all of the school buildings, improve the health and safety of the air flow systems... more

Cayuga County Legislature committee tentatively approves CCC project plan

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Cayuga County Legislature committee tentatively approves CCC project plan
A Cayuga County legislative committee Tuesday tentatively acknowledged a capital project plan from Cayuga Community College, a necessary step before the plan can be submitted as a budget request to the state. The Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a resolution acknowledging the college’s plan for more than $6 million worth of capital projects to support workforce development, childcare... more

Republican leadership says ‘pay commission’ has overstepped with lawmakers raises

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Republican leadership says ‘pay commission’ has overstepped with lawmakers raises
The commission on compensation of state elected officials “significantly overstepped” when it approved pay raises for state lawmakers and a cap on their outside income, Republican Senate leader John Flanagan said in a statement. “The committee was never tasked with making any determination on that matter, and should not have made one. By doing so, they alone are deciding who... more

After Schoharie limo crash, bill targets regulation and aims to tighten it

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After Schoharie limo crash, bill targets regulation and aims to tighten it
New legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would change the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s requirements for retrofitted limousines. Current law allows more lenient safety requirements for re-sold vehicles when compared to vehicles sold as new. Requirements for seat belts or exit areas are different, especially as some limousines purchased second hand may become altered or expanded to... more

O’Mara says he will reintroduce two pieces of legislation aimed at working together

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O’Mara says he will reintroduce two pieces of legislation aimed at working together
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today said that he would reintroduce legislation in 2019 to establish an industry-sponsored “Paint Stewardship Program” and “Solar Panel Collection Act.” “These measures exemplify how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns. Seeking common ground and cooperation, rather than government cramming unreasonable demands down the throat of industry,... more
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