Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today called on the Assembly Majority to follow the Senate’s lead and take up the Public Assistance Integrity Act (A.2386). This legislation would help stop the abuse of public assistance by prohibiting welfare...

Today, the Assembly unanimously passed legislation to restore funding for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and our local providers. I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and dedication in support of these critical...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) applauded today’s announcement that a tentative agreement has been reached to restore funding for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Under the terms of the deal, cuts enacted in...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today voiced his support for the plan unveiled recently by a bipartisan group of Senators. The 14-piece package of legislation works to reform New York’s outdated and ill-conceived regulatory system and was...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today joined a bipartisan effort to promote the S.O.L.E. Act (A.2747), which would ensure that the voices of all New Yorkers are heard and would reduce the role that special interests play in state government....

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is encouraging local residents to take the new troopers examination. The deadline to apply to take the exam is September 8, 2013. Exams are scheduled for October 5, October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2013....

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) today supported exempting retired police officers from the NY SAFE Act, and called for the repeal of the ill-conceived law. While Assembly bill 6356 would allow retired police officers who served for...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) recently joined his Assembly colleagues in passing bi-partisan legislation to create regional women-owned business enterprise advocates. Under the proposal, a regional advocate would work to enhance women-owned...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) will join Parks and Trails New York and local volunteers on Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. for “I Love My Park Day” at Midway State Park. “I Love My Park Day” provides volunteers a way to give back to...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) recently expressed his outrage over a memo sent by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) offering a $500 award for people who turn in their neighbors to the State Police for owning an illegal assault...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today expressed his strong opposition to proposed legislation, Assembly bill 5118, that would impose a 5 percent tax on satellite television customers. The proposed legislation would cost State residents from...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today is applauding the recent announcement by the Department of Agriculture and Markets to use $12.2 million in funds from the state Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to protect local lakes, rivers and streams...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) joined Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF-Forestburgh) and a vast majority of members of the Assembly in a bi-partisan effort to restore funding for programs that support and serve those with developmental...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators and Assembly members to call on the governor and Department of Transportation (DOT) to allocate greater funding through the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) today is reminding residents that Friday, March 1 is the deadline for homeowners to apply for the School Tax Relief Program (STAR). The STAR program is available for owner-occupied primary residences...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) today sent a letter to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D'Amico, and Division of Criminal Justice Executive Deputy Commissioner Michael C. Green requesting the agencies host...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) is encouraging local residents to take the new correction officer trainee examination. The deadline to apply to take the exam is February 25, 2013. The examination will be held on April 13, 2013. Due...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) yesterday offered mixed reviews on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address. He voiced support for the governor’s proposal to reform broken systems like workers’ compensation and unemployment,...

Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C, I – Chautauqua County), who sponsored the Summer Reading Challenge in conjunction with the New York State Library’s summer reading initiative, recently announced the list of successful participants. To complete...

A motion introduced by Legislative Chairman Jay Gould and overwhelmingly adopted by the County Legislature provides strong bi-partisan support to efforts by Assemblyman Andy Goodell and Senator Cathy Young to reduce welfare abuse. At its last meeting,...