ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]
Over 25,000 Chautauqua County Republicans Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primaries
JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello and Curtis Crandall, Republican Candidates for NY Senate
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary on Tuesday, June 25 to … [Read more...]
Reed Again Voices Criticism of Green Light Legislation Recently Passed in Albany
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is joining the ranks of other Republican officials from across the state in criticizing the newly approved Green Light legislation, which gives undocumented immigrants the ability to get a driver's … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves, Governor Signs Green Light Bill
ALBANY - Legislation that will enable undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday after the State Senate narrowly approved the measure. The controversial issue, which passed the … [Read more...]
State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week
ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]
Reed Rails Against ‘Extremist Policy’ in Albany Following Announcement of Prison Closure, Proposal to Allow Supervised Injection Sites
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington, DC took time out during a conference call with regional media on Tuesday to criticize lawmakers in the state capitol for pushing 'extremist policies.' Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Outlaws Cat Declawing on Animal Advocacy Day
ALBANY - State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York. The measure has long been proposed in Albany and was approved as part of Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. New Jersey lawmakers approved a … [Read more...]
Hearing on Single-Player Health Care Held in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York may finally stand a chance now that Democrats have control of both houses. At a lengthy, packed joint-hearing on the proposed New York Health Act held Tuesday in Albany, the … [Read more...]
State Assemblyman Goodell, County Clerk Barmore Speak Out Against ‘Geen Light’ Legislation in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in New York is gaining support in the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under the so-called "Green Light" legislation pending in Albany, applicants would no longer be … [Read more...]
