Rep. John Katko wants federal commission to look at mass shootings, gun laws
U.S. Rep. John Katko said Monday he plans to introduce a bill in Congress establishing a presidential commission to examine the rise of mass shootings in America and recommend changes in federal laws. Katko, R-Camillus, ... more
Romulus schools, board of education oppose development of incinerator
The Romulus Central School District and Board of Education is opposed to the Circular enerG incinerator, proposed for a piece of property on the former Seneca Army Depot. Bob McCann, Board of Education President released ... more
Marc Molinaro seeking GOP nod to challenge Cuomo for NY governor
Nearly two months after opting not to enter the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro told a group of GOP chairs Friday that he is running for governor. Molinaro declared ... more
City of Auburn: Court Street parking lot will not have negative environmental impact
Auburn city councilors approved the environmental review for the Court Street parking lot Thursday without much discussion. Councilors unanimously voted to issue a negative declaration for the State Environmental Quality Review report during the Auburn ... more
Cuomo OKs bill moving state primary election to Sept. 13
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Friday moving the state and local primary election to Thursday, Sept. 13. The bill, which received bipartisan support in the state Legislature, was introduced to change the date of the ... more
Cayuga County, sheriffs police union sign collective bargaining agreement
A three-year collective bargaining agreement between Cayuga County and the Cayuga County Deputy Sheriffs Police Association was passed at a full Legislature meeting Tuesday night, providing retroactive pay increases. The association passed the agreement on ... more
NY congressman to Treasury: Review Cuomo’s state tax proposal
An upstate New York congressman is asking the U.S. Treasury Department to review a state-level proposal unveiled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that is in response to the federal tax law adopted in December. U.S. Rep ... more
Auburn-area businessman begins collecting pension after retiring from Assemblyman Finch’s staff
Seven months after retiring from Assemblyman Gary Finch's staff, Thomas Galbato is now receiving a modest monthly pension. The state comptroller's office revealed Wednesday that Galbato's pension calculation was completed Jan. 11. His gross monthly ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Tracy Mitrano talks campaign, differences among Dems within NY’s 23rd District (podcast)
As Rep. Tom Reed prepares for another general election battle this fall — Democrats are working hard to make sure that the best candidate is placed before voters. On Thursday, Tracy Mitrano, who has been ... more
Supervisors spar over incinerator, landfill at committee session
Tempers flared during Tuesday’s Agriculture and Environmental Affairs standing committee meeting, which saw board members spar over two of the most-controversial issues in Seneca County. The first involved a resolution, which started out as a ... more
O’Mara, Palmesano hear from Yates lawmakers
During a meeting with the Yates County Legislature that addressed a number of subjects, state Sen. Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano discussed the school shooting in Florida and how institutions in New York can ... more
Geneva’s Charles Whalen suspends House race
There is one less Democrat in the race to unseat incumbent Republican Tom Reed in November. Citing a lack of funds, Geneva’s Charles Whalen is suspending his race for the 23rd congressional seat. “My team ... more
Dana Balter: Democrats energized in race for Congress against Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter is thrilled to be the designated Democratic candidate in the 24th Congressional District race. But she is more excited by the energy shown by those who are supporting her campaign. Balter, D-Syracuse, clinched ... more
Early voting coming to New York in 2019; 12 days will be scheduled in general
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a 30-day budget amendment will be advanced to fund voting reforms, including early voting across the state. This action will provide approximately $7 million in the FY 2019 Executive Budget ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Rick Gallant talks campaign, issues in race to take on Rep. Reed (podcast)
How does an educator and coach fit into the race for Democratic nomination in New York's 23rd District? Rick Gallant has served as a basketball coach and teacher for the last 17 years in the ... more
Gov. Cuomo commends Dick’s for ‘taking a principled stand’ on guns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is praising Dick's Sporting Goods after its CEO announced its stores will no longer sell assault-style weapons and raise the minimum age for firearm purchases. Cuomo, a Democrat, said in ... more
Village of Moravia experiencing significant water loss, cause remains unknown
The village of Moravia is losing 52 percent of the water that is being pumped into its water system, costing about $100,000 per year. During a regular meeting on Monday, the village board listened to ... more
Auburn schools chief, new Cayuga County administrator appear on new shows
Auburn Enlarged City School District Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo will be the guest on the next edition of "Inside Government with Guy Cosentino," which will first air at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, on Spectrum cable ... more
Public hearing cancelled, rescheduled for March 22nd on controversial issue in Seneca Falls
Town Supervisor Greg Lazzaro says the intent was not to confuse taxpayers, or be anything less-than 100 percent transparent. The controversial eminent domain public hearing scheduled for March 6th has been rescheduled. This after Lazzaro ... more
How one NY state employee made $154,000 in overtime in 2017
New York had 17 state workers who were each paid for more than 2,000 overtime hours in 2017, state records showed — with one worker raking in an additional $154,000 in overtime alone. Desmond Lewis, ... more
Owasco Lake council elects new officers
The Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council, a nonprofit entity created by the city of Auburn, town of Owasco and Cayuga County, elected new officers to its corporation Tuesday morning. Owasco Town Supervisor Ed Wagner was ... more
