State Senator George Borrello is calling attention to increased inmate-on-staff violence for state correctional officers. Borrello was joined by correctional officers and their families as well as union officials with the New York State … [Read more...]
State Legislators Urging Gov. Hochul To Sign Cannabis Crop Rescue Act
State Senator George Borrello has joined a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 state legislators urging Governor Kathy Hochul to provide a lifeline to struggling cannabis farmers. Legislators are urging Hochul to sign the Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Says Nourish NY Program Needs Better Oversight
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Nourish New York program needs better oversight. DiNapoli released an audit that found the state-run program that sends surplus food from farms to people who are struggling with food insecurity found the … [Read more...]
Arguments Heard In State’s Appeal of Lawsuit Filed by Sen. Borrello
Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling that found Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health violated the constitutional separation of powers in adopting a regulation establishing … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Urges Gov. Hochul To Exempt High School Trap Shooting Teams From New State Law
State Senator George Borrello is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to exempt high school trap shooting teams from a new state law requiring a background check each time ammunition is transferred from a team coach to a student-athlete. Executive Law … [Read more...]
State Representatives Urging Governor Hochul to Save Nourish New York Program
State representatives, including Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to save the Nourish New York program. Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the 102nd Assembly District and is the ranking … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Giglio Propose Legislation To Allow Judges To Carry Guns in Court
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Giglio have introduced legislation to allow judges and town and village justices to carry guns into court. Under the 2022 Concealed Carry Improvement Act, judges and justices were barred from … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation To Prohibit Use of Cannabis In Public
State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of cannabis in public places unless specifically authorized by the locality. Borrello said he's received many complaints about increased … [Read more...]
Some Local Elections Will Be Moved to Even-Numbered Years Under Bill Passed By NYS Legislature
Some local elections will be moved to even-numbered years under a bill passed by the New York State Legislature. State legislators who supported the bill said the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected officials in the middle of … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides
State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]
