Assemblyman Andy Goodell has proposed legislation A.8353 that would require developers of wind and solar power to post a financial bond to ensure the proper recycling of solar and wind projects at the end of their useful life. The legislation is sponsored...

Hon. Andrew CuomoNew York State GovernorCapital BuildingAlbany, New York 12224 Re: Restarting Chautauqua County Dear Governor Cuomo: Please allow Chautauqua County to begin reopening on May 15, 2020, without waiting for Erie County or other areas of...

In evaluating the schedule for reopening business sectors, we would recommend that manufacturing, all retail, low density office work, construction, sole proprietors and small businesses, and low density businesses and activities restart first based on...

The restarting of New York’s economy should be phased in by region and by industry sector as quickly as possible consistent with appropriate CDC, OSHA, and other public health standards. The risk assessment for a region should be used to determine...

The State Legislature this week approved free tuition for illegal immigrants and certain out-of-state residents, over the objections of Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I Jamestown) and Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I Olean).  The legislation was immediately...

New abortion legislation passed the State Legislature last week and was immediately signed into law by Governor Cuomo that removed the requirement that abortions be performed by a physician, removed the requirement that an abortion be performed in a hospital,...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-C-I Chautauqua) has again introduced legislation to ban campaign contributions from contractors and others doing business with state government. Goodell’s legislation would prohibit campaign contributions from companies...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) and Sen. Cathy Young were recently honored by the New York Farm Bureau with the prestigious “Circle of Friends” designation, based on their voting records and support for issues of importance to the New...

“By blocking the Assembly Minority’s rules reform proposals, the Assembly Majority has sent a clear message that it cares more about politics than policy. It is imperative we conduct our chamber’s proceedings in a manner consistent with the interests...

Assemblyman Goodell (R,C,I-Jamestown) is calling upon the New York Assembly to pass comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to address the heroin epidemic before the end of this year’s session. “Drug addiction destroys individuals, families and our...

Tuition assistance is available for JCC and SUNY Fredonia students who volunteer with local fire departments through two separate programs, but the grant application deadline is fast approaching for one of the programs. The first program, called the...

Recognizing that local schools are struggling to close budget deficits caused by prior state aid cuts, Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I Chautauqua) is proposing a substantial increase in education funding for local schools. In 2011, the state was forced...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today is reminding residents of important winter safety tips. With the recent bouts of cold weather across the state, many New Yorkers have been taking extra care to keep warm. That’s why National Grid and...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) again is reminding local homeowners to complete the reapplication process to continue receiving their STAR Property Tax Exemption. Re-registration for the program, which saves the average New York homeowner...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is encouraging local residents to join him, Senator Young, union members, the Chamber of Commerce, and other concerned members of PowerUPWNY at a rally in support of the re-powering of the NRG plant in Dunkirk....

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is reminding local homeowners to re-apply to receive their STAR Property Tax Exemption. The program, which saves the average New York homeowner $700 per year, requires renewal before the end of the year, and...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is alerting local college students about the tuition reimbursement program from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The Higher Education Learning Program (HELP) provides up to full...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today is reminding residents that the upcoming weekend, June 29-30, is free fishing weekend in New York State. During the weekend, anglers of all ages may fish without a license in any of New York’s fresh...

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) to legalize rifle hunting in Chautauqua County South of Route 60 overwhelmingly passed the Assembly today. Under a two-year testing period, rifle hunting had been in effect in the county...