State Senator George Borrello said while a change in direction is needed to safeguard New York's future, he's encouraged by Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Borrello said in a statement that he's glad the budget, "...doesn’t rely on new … [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...]
Senate Republican Conference Urges Farm Labor Wage Board Not To Reduce Overtime Threshold
Members of the Senate Republican Conference are urging Farm Labor Wage Board members to vote against the reduction of the overtime threshold beyond the current 60 hours established in the Farm Laborer Fair Labor Practices Act of 2019. In January, … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate Resumes Today, Rapid Testing Clinics Available in Jamestown
A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [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...]
‘Nourish New York’ Program Signed Into Law
State Senator George Borrello joined Governor Kathy Hochul as she signed the "Nourish New York" program into law this weekend. The Nourish New York initiative reroutes New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most … [Read more...]
JCOPE Rescinds Prior Approval for Cuomo’s Pandemic Book
State Ethics Commission, JCOPE, has voted to rescind prior approval for former Governor Andrew Cuomo's book on the Pandemic. The book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” came with a reported $5.1 million deal for Cuomo … [Read more...]
I-86 Bridge in Randolph Dedicated in Honor of Corporal William James Hillard
The Interstate-86 Bridge in Randolph has been dedicated in honor of Corporal William James Hillard, a Randolph native who lost his life in the Vietnam War. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio sponsored the legislation … [Read more...]
It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County
It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]
