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Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars

March 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 340b program, Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Evergreen Health Services, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Michael Pease, New York State Budget, Ryan White clinics, Save New York's Safety Net Coalition, The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua

Agriculture Buildings Now Exempt from Natural Gas Ban in Proposed NYS Budget

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, natural gas ban, New York State Budget

County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Legislature, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Muldowney, New York State Department of Health, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Willie Rosas

Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake

February 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, George Borrello, Jeff Molnar, Larry Anderson, Lisa Vanstrom, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Occupancy Tax, Olivia Lee, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Property Tax, Rick Syper, Sales Tax, Town of Ellery

NYS Dept. of Labor Adopts Farm Labor Overtime Regulations

February 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Farm Laborers Wage Board, Farm Workforce Retention Tax Credit, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Legislature

State Senate Republicans Unveil Proposal for ‘More Affordable New York’

February 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Medicaid, New York State Budget, State Senate Republican Conference, Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Insurance Solvency Reserve Fund, Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Bill to Provide Flexibility to Teachers’ Pensions

February 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Civil Service and Pensions Committee, George Borrello, John Mannion, Peter Oberacker, Robert Jackson, state teachers retirement system

[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – February 9, 2023

February 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the proposed 2024 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: George Borrello, New York State Budget

Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget

February 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, New York State Budget, Sanctuary City

Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal

February 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2-1-1 program, Aid and Incentives to Municipalities, Algal Blooms, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Foundation Aid formula, George Borrello, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jefferson Project, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget

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