Chautauqua County's representatives in the State Legislature hope to continue to address inflation and public safety following their re-election. State Senator George Borrello defeated Democrat Dan Brown in Tuesday's elections. He said he's … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Expresses Concern Over Fuel Costs
With the gas sales tax holiday set to end in less than two months, State Senator George Borrello is expressing concern over increasing gas and diesel prices. Borrello said in the month of October, diesel prices increased $1.40 a gallon, "Right … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Receives $214,000 Grant for Library Renovations
The James Prendergast Library has received a nearly $215,000 grant for renovations at the library. State Senator George Borrello announced the Prendergast Library was awarded the funding from the state Public Library Construction Grants. He … [Read more...]
Appellate Court Grants NYS Request To Keep Concealed Carry Act In Effect During Appeals Process
An appellate court has granted New York State's request to allow the new Concealed Carry gun law to remain in effect as it appeals a decision by a federal judge that temporarily blocked parts of the measure. State Attorney General Letitia James … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart, Neckers General Store Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
The Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point and Neckers Company General Store in Clymer have been added to the New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell recently presented the … [Read more...]
Farmworker Overtime Threshold Dropped to 40 Hours a Week
The overtime threshold has dropped to 40 hours for farmworkers in New York. State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon has approved a recommendation from the Farm Laborer Wage Board to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 … [Read more...]
Farm Groups, Senator Borrello Speaking Out Against Farm Worker Overtime Threshold Recommendation
Multiple groups, including State Senator George Borrello, are speaking out against the Farm Laborers Wage Board's vote to recommend a decrease in overtime threshold for farm workers. The board voted 2 to 1 Tuesday to lower the threshold from the … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Increase in Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing, Footwear
State Senator George Borrello is calling for an increase in sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear. The senator has introduced a bill to increase the cost of clothing and footwear exempt from the 4% state sales tax from $110 to $250. He … [Read more...]
