ALBANY – Governor Cuomo has signed Senator Catharine Young’s (R,C,I- 57th District) bill into law that would permit the practice of split shifts for election inspectors who work at the polls on Election Day. According to a press release the bill will make it easier to find a greater variety of election day workers. “Our Election Day polls represent the front lines of our democratic process, making it critically important that they are fully … [Read more...]
Conesus Boaters Scrub Deeper Scum with New Washing Station
LIVONIA – In the spirit of good lake stewardship, boaters can now completely wash their crafts, inside and out, of environmentally harmful invasive critters and slime. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, the washing station comes courtesy of a $50,000 state grant to the Conesus Lake Association. Boaters can choose to decontaminate internal portions of a boat, along with washing external surfaces. Stewards are given … [Read more...]
Young Thanks National Warplane Museum for Giving Back to Veterans at Airshow
GENESEO – NYS Senator Catherine Young visited the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo to say 'thank you' for giving back this year more than ever to the veterans whose legacies are preserved in their aircraft. According to a press release from Livingston County, Sen. Young's visit was timed to coincide with the National Warplane Museum's final preparations for their annual airshow, the 'Greatest Show on Turf' this weekend. Senator Young … [Read more...]
Livingston County Rifle Hunting Bill Heads to Governor for Final Approval
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Senate and now the New York State Assembly have both approved a bill that would permanently make hunting with centerfire rifles legal in Livingston County. According to a press release from NYS Assemblyman Bill Nojay, the bill making rifle hunting for deer and bear in Livingston County passed the state Assembly by a vote of 82-10. The bill will soon go to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who can sign it into … [Read more...]
Senate Passes Livingston County Rifle Hunting Bill
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The NYS Senate has passed a bill that would permanently approve use of centerfire rifles to take deer and bear in Livingston County. According to a press release from Senator Catharine Young and Senator Patrick Gallivan, Oct. 1, 2016 marks the end of a two-year trial period for rifle hunting. "Sportsmen are an invaluable booster to our economy, and for many, is a way of life," said Senator Young. "Our sportsmen support … [Read more...]
Senate Approves Restricting DEC to Prevent Sportsman ID Theft
NYLON – The New York State Senate has passed a bill that would add protections for hunters, anglers and trappers to the license and permit application process. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, the proposed legislation is intended to prevent the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) from disclosing personal data, including name, date of birth, height, eye color, driver’s license number, mailing address, … [Read more...]
Gift a Soldier with a Cell Phone, Drive Extended Through January
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The drive, which began on Veterans Day 2015, which will provide American soldiers with mobile devices for the holidays was extended through the end of December. According to a press release from Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - 57th District), AT&T and the Blue Star Mothers of New York say that anyone can drop off cell phones and tablets at several locations up to New Year's Day. “Our military men and women sacrifice … [Read more...]
Rte. 15a Dedicated as ‘Veterans Memorial Highway’
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Paying tribute to veterans in Livingston County, Senator Catharine Young of the 57th Senate District and Bill Nojay of the 133rd New York State Assembly joined local leaders and veterans Friday in dedication ceremonies designating portions of State Route 15A as the Springwater Veterans Memorial Highway and the Livonia Veterans Memorial Highway. The movement to have State Route 15A designated as a 'Veterans Memorial … [Read more...]
Safe Act Ammunition Restrictions Suspended
NYLON – Parts of the Safe Act which restrict the sale of ammunition have been suspended following an agreement between the New York State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, State Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Flanagan, the sale of ammunition will no longer depend on a background check, nor be logged in any statewide ammunition database, which is not yet … [Read more...]