ORCHARD PARK - With positivity rates soaring to heights not seen since the dangerous days of the spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Buffalo Bills will host nearly 7,000 fans at their stadium for their first-round NFL playoff game … [Read more...]
Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says 170,000 COVID Vaccines to be Distributed by Dec. 15
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that New York will receive 170,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by Dec. 15. Cuomo said that the vaccines will be distributed once they are approved by the FDA and then reviewed by a state panel. He said … [Read more...]
Quatrone, Goodell Speak Out Against Governor’s Executive Order on Private Gatherings
MAYVILLE - As national health officials from the Centers for Disease Control urge the public to avoid gatherings with people not from their own household during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday due to COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this week … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed – Nov. 18, 2020 Conference Call
WRFARadio · Congressman Tom Reed - Nov. 18, 2020 Conference Call Congressman Tom Reed holds a conference call with the media on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. For much of the call, Congressman Reed focuses criticism of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for saying NYS … [Read more...]
Buckle Up NY, Click It or Ticket Campaign Now Underway
ALBANY - The 21st Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign is underway and will run through the rest of this month. The statewide campaign, supported by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, raises awareness about … [Read more...]
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
Wendel Expresses Disappointment with New Statewide Restrictions Involving Businesses, Gatherings at Private Residences
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel says its frustrating to see Governor Andrew Cuomo implement new restrictions to address a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, especially after he's utilized a regional approach to controlling the virus … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces New Restrictions on Businesses, Private Gatherings Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York State. Effective Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Introduce Legislation to Proportionately Allocate Electoral Votes
MEDIA RELEASE FROM OFFICE OF SEN. GEORGE BORRELLO (R-NY 57th SENATE DISTRICT) JAMESTOWN - As New York voters watch the 2020 presidential campaign from the sidelines, Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced … [Read more...]
