ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing marijuana - and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal - would not be included in the state's upcoming budget. However, the governor also is predicting that the state legislature would … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Reluctant at First, But Felt ‘Sense of Duty’ to Pursue Vacated Senate Seat
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDLOUD MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) confirms that he is hoping to be the area's next representative in the New York State Senator. On Thursday morning WRFA talked … [Read more...]
County GOP Committee Throws Support Behind Borrello in Search for State Senate Candidate
MAYVILLE - It appears more and more likely that Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello is getting the support he needs to be a candidate for a recently vacated State Senate seat, whenever an election finally takes place. According to the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany Counties Officially Without Representation in State Senate
ALBANY - With Catherine Young (R-Olean) no longer in the State Senate, the state's 57th senate district is without a representative. Since May 2005, Young had represented the district, which includes all of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany … [Read more...]
Wilfong Points to Record of Reducing County Taxes in Bid for GOP Nomination for Mayor
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County legislator from Jamestown who's now seeking the Republican Party's nomination as candidate for Mayor is relying on his voting record of reducing taxes in county government to convince voters he's the right man for … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Red Flag Gun Protection Bill
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday that he says prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm. The Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk … [Read more...]
Trump, Cuomo Discuss Taxes, Economy and Abortion During Tuesday Meeting
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday at the White House. The two spoke after Cuomo requested a meeting to discuss a provision in the Republicans' 2017 tax-cut law that caps the state and local tax … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
Cuomo Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Reproductive Health Act’s Late Term Abortion Provision
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended New York's new abortion law Wednesday after it was criticized by President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address, saying Trump and his conservative allies are lying about the law as part of a broader … [Read more...]
Trump Criticizes New York’s Recently Passed Reproductive Health Act During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
