State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]
NYS to Begin $4.7 Million Road Construction on Washington Street, Fairmount Avenue
New York State will be starting a $4.7 million road construction project in Jamestown. New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said the project will rehabilitate State Route 430/Washington Street, from … [Read more...]
Eight Former County Executives Recognized at Robert H. Jackson Center
The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
County GOP Committee Endorses Claudia Tenney for 23rd Congressional District
The Chautauqua County Republican Committee has endorsed Claudia Tenney to run for the proposed 23rd Congressional District. The endorsement was part of the committee's endorsements for the November General Elections. State Senator George Borrello … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Calling on Bail Reforms to Be Repealed
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell were joined by prosecutors and police on Friday to call for the repeal of the 2019 bail reforms. Borrello said the reforms have "given criminals a free pass" and "made our streets less … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell – January 13, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with both State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell to get their reactions to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Disappointed with Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell both expressed disappointment with Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said the speech lacked "meat on the bones," "But the only real specifics that she gave have … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides 2 Vetoes, 4 Vetoes to Restore Over $25k in Budget Funding Stays Intact
Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
State Assembly Judiciary Report Says Former Gov. Cuomo Used State Resources to Write Book, Substantiated Sexual Harassment Claims
The State Assembly Judiciary Committee has released a report saying Former Governor Andrew Cuomo used extensive state resources and property to write a book on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The report from attorneys retained by the Assembly Judiciary … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Sponsor Bill Requiring Reclamation Bond for Wind, Solar Projects
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced legislation requiring a reclamation bond for wind and solar projects. The bill would require developers of industrial solar and wind farms to provide a reclamation bond to … [Read more...]
