Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new administration appointments, including naming a Cortland native to the Director of Cabinet Affairs.
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul
“As my administration works to deliver results for all New Yorkers, it is crucial we bring on the best and the brightest to solve our state’s most pressing challenges and lead the way,” Governor Hochul said. “With the diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience we are adding to our team, we will work with partners at all levels to move our state forward and get the job done for New Yorkers.”
Matthew Pennello, a native of Cortland, received his B.A. in Political Science and Economics from SUNY Cortland. He’s been appointed Director of Cabinet Affairs.
Most recently, he served as Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Prior to that he has served in the NYS Executive Chamber as Special Assistant to the Governor for Legislative Affairs, Prior to that he has served in the NYS Executive Chamber as Special Assistant to the Governor for Legislative Affairs, Regional Representative for the Mohawk Valley, and Assistant Director for Central New York Intergovernmental Affairs with the NYS Department of Labor. He has also served as a Policy Advisor for the City of Syracuse. H has also advised and worked on local, congressional and statewide campaigns in New York State.
He has also served as a Policy Advisor for the City of Syracuse. And he has also advised and worked on local, congressional and statewide campaigns in New York State.
New York, New York, State Fair is almost here! And we want you to go!
Starting this Thursday, August 18th listen for the Frank Sinatra, New York, New York song clip. You’ll have two chances each weekday between 6am and 7pm to be the correct caller number and you’ll win a family five-pack of tickets to the great New York State Fair, good for any day. You’ll also win an X101 prize package. Contest rules/info here: https://www.wxhc.com/contests/ #listenandwin #nysfair
New York’s Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez toured Cortland’s DRI Projects on Friday, (August 12) both completed, in-progress and one yet to be started.
Cortland officials, including Mayor Scott Steve, Katy Silliman, Councilperson, Ward 2, Tom Michales, Councilperson, Ward 8, Patricia Lane, Councilperson, Ward 4, Eric Mulvihill with the Cortland County BDC, Alan Ricottilli, DPW Deputy Superintendent and Clerk of the Legislature Savannah Hempstead all joined Rodriguez for the tour. FULL story and hear our full conversation with Secretary Rodriguez on our website, under podcasts. #MyCortland #DRI
We’ll be on location at the Arts Off Main Festival from 11 am to 1 pm this Saturday, August 6th. This is a reimagining of the twelve-year-old Arts & Wine Festival, taking place in the parking lot behind the McNeil building, nestled between Main, Central and Church Streets. These areas will be transformed into a family-friendly celebration of Cortland’s art and creativity, and downtown. #ArtsOffMain #MyCortland
History has been found at the old Gillette Skirt Factory off of Homer Ave. in the City of Cortland. Yesterday, Troy Beckwith Sr. unveiled the location of a time capsule that was discovered inside the first concrete block laid in the construction of the building back in 1904. #History #TimeCapsule See our photo gallery at wxhc.com, link in the bio
An area favorite for live music is coming back September 17th.
The Seedstock Music Festival recently announced via social media that it’s coming back! #Seedstock #LiveMusic
Rival coaches, but a team on the mound when both head coaches of SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College football teams throw the ceremonial opening pitch for an MLB Yankees Game on Thursday, July 28. 📷 Courtesy of @sunycortland #CortacaJug #Yankees
