Utica Memorial Auditorium receives $2 million for restorations

UTICA, N.Y. - Two million dollars is heading to the Utica Memorial Auditorium for updates, according to State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi.

Advocates of Women's Equality Act rally in downtown Utica

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A rally held in downtown Utica on Thursday pushed the Governor's ten-point Women's Equality Act.

Farmworkers bill now in the hands of the State Senate

On Monday, the New York State Assembly voted 82 to 53 in favor of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act, and it is now in the hands of the State Senate.

Governor announces state to cover local share of Irene/Lee home buyouts

NYS will cover the 25 percent non-federal match requirement of property buyout costs associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

Brindisi sponsors legislation to combat high gas prices

Assemblymember Anthony Brindisi says residents in the Mohawk Valley are paying the third-highest average gas prices in the state.

Minimum wage increase getting mixed reviews

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The New York State Budget calls for an increase in minimum wage, raising it to $9 an hour by the start of 2016. While the wage increase is a jump, it will be gradual.

Legislators: 'Funding to make up for non-payment by the Oneidas'

ALBANY, N.Y. -Legislators say pending approval of the state budget, $1.5 million will go to each Oneida and Madison Counties to make up for non-payment of taxes by the Oneidas.

State Senate passes Law Enforcement Canine Bill

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Law Enforcement Canine Bill, developed in memory of Ape, has been approved by the state senate.

Officials optimistic about the future of Remington in Ilion

ILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - Officials say despite the courtship of other states, including recently tweeted photos of the CEO of Remington Arms and Texas Governor Rick Perry, the future looks bright for Remington in Ilion.

Assembly passes moratorium on hydrofracking in NYS

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The New York State Assembly has passed legislation to delay hydrofracking permits in New York State until May 15, 2015.

Assemblyman Brindisi pushing for tougher animal abuse laws

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says he is sponsoring legislation that would create harsher penalties for animal abusers.

Hundreds gather wanting a change to gun control law

SALISBURY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Over 400 Herkimer County Residents filled the Salisbury Ridgerunners Club Wednesday to weigh in and learn more about Governor Andrew Cuomo's new gun control law. The forum was the second information session Assemblyman Marc Butler held on the issue revealing that many residents want the law changed.

Assemblyman Butler to hold second session on gun control law

SALISBURY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Marc Butler is holding a second informational session on Governor Andrew Cuomo's gun control law Wednesday night in Salisbury.

Gun Control lawsuit moving forward

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKTV) - As the constitutional/legal challenge to New York Safe Act progresses through the courts, the groundswell of support for the suit continues to grow outside the courtroom.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi hears from new constituents

FRANKFORT, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi held a town hall meeting Saturday morning to hear from some of his new constituents.

Senator Griffo: bill would end unfunded mandates

ALBANY, N.Y. - State Senator Joseph A. Griffo said Tuesday that he has introduced Senate Bill 1294 in an attempt to bring mandate relief to schools and local governments faced with rising costs for programs required by Albany bureaucrats by banning any future mandates that do not supply funding to pay for delivering the services.

State Business Council listens to local employers

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Business Council of New York State held a meeting at the Radisson Tuesday to give employers the chance to share their praises and concerns when it comes to Governor Cuomo's 2013-2014 Executive Budget.

Congressman Hanna says dislodging Remington will be uphill battle for other states

ILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - A southern congressman says "we believe in the right to bear arms" as part of his pitch to lure local gun manufacturer Remington Arms to his state in light of New York's gun control SAFE Act, but Congressman Richard Hanna says, "not so fast."

Three states trying to lure Remington Arms out of Ilion

ILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - According to Frank "Rusty" Brown, the local chairman of the United Mine Workers 717, the states of Michigan, Texas and Oklahoma are all currently trying to lure Remington out of Ilion and to their state.

Governor signs gun law, slated as toughest in the nation

Listing of the details of the law

ALBANY-(WKTV)Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act) late this afternoon.