State Senator George Borrello is looking for clarification on the state's electric bus mandate after voters defeated a proposal in the Bemus Point School District. Borrello wrote a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul following the defeat of an … [Read more...]
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Libraries Receive Public Library Construction Grants
State Senator George Borrello has announced that libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus system have been awarded state Public Library Construction Grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. The funding will enable libraries to … [Read more...]
Officials Cut Ribbon On Jamestown’s First Cannabis Dispensary
Local and state officials helped cut the ribbon on Jamestown's new cannabis dispensary Monday afternoon. Lifted dispensary opened at the end of August at 320 North Main Street. Patient's Pharmacy Chief Operating Officer Tim Scoma said the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Giglio Blast Decision to Release Edward Kindt Following Two Parole Violations
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Giglio are condemning a decision to release Edward Kindt following two parole violations. Administrative Law Judge Michael Marasa, who presided over the parole revocation hearing of Edward Kindt, … [Read more...]
NYS Says Chautauqua Lake Bridge Safe
New York State is emphasizing the safety of the Chautauqua Lake Bridge following a social media post over the weekend that suggested otherwise. A public post made by Southwestern New York Building and Construction Trades Council President Steven … [Read more...]
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder's Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation … [Read more...]
Borrello, Giglio Blast Parole Board After Parolee’s Escape
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio are blasting the State Board of Parole after convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped custody of his supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County and returned to … [Read more...]
Candidates for 150th State Assembly Pledge To Maintain Use of Chautauqua Lake
The two candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat are looking at ways to maintain use of Chautauqua Lake while addressing New York State’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. Democrat Michael Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor have similar goals but … [Read more...]
Former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital To Become Behavioral, Mental Health Facility
The former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital will be repurposed into a behavioral and mental health facility, and addiction recovery center. The hospital has been vacant since its closure in 2020. Northeast Medical (NE MED) has announced plans to purchase … [Read more...]
NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed To Build Brooks Hospital in Fredonia
New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Fredonia to announce an agreement with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Health Systems to build the new … [Read more...]
