A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]
Agriculture Buildings Now Exempt from Natural Gas Ban in Proposed NYS Budget
Agriculture buildings, such as barns, are now exempt from a natural gas ban proposed in the New York State executive budget. State Senator George Borrello advocated that the change be made to Governor Kathy Hochul's 30-day amendments. Borrello … [Read more...]
County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital
The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Town of Ellery has asked the Chautauqua County Legislature to support and help implement a six-point plan for improvement of Chautauqua Lake. Legislator Lisa Vanstrom requested that Legislative Clerk Olivia Lee read the letter outlining the … [Read more...]
NYS Dept. of Labor Adopts Farm Labor Overtime Regulations
Farm labor overtime regulations have been adopted by the New York State Department of Labor. The phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold will begin on January 1, 2024, with the threshold set at 56 hours. The process will … [Read more...]
State Senate Republicans Unveil Proposal for ‘More Affordable New York’
Members of the State Senate Republican Conference have unveiled a proposal for "A More Affordable New York." This is one of several initiatives being proposed as part of the conference’s "Rescue New York Agenda." The Conference specifically … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Bill to Provide Flexibility to Teachers’ Pensions
State Senator George Borrello is sponsoring a bill that would bring teacher's pensions into the 21st century. The senate bill would provide teachers in the state teachers retirement system more flexibility to change their post-retirement … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – February 9, 2023
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the proposed 2024 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget
State Senator George Borrello criticized the amount of spending proposed in the 2024 State Budget. Borrello said a recent 20% budget increase was blamed on the Pandemic and the influx of monies from the Federal Government, "But here we are a … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
