State Senator George Borrello says New York is worse off as a result of the State Legislative session that ended last week. Borrello cited Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversies, saying Cuomo couldn't effectively govern the state or negotiate a … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Urging Governor Cuomo to Sign Nourish NY Bill
State Senator George Borrello joined Queens Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz to urge Governor Cuomo to sign the Nourish New York bill. The legislation has been passed as part of the State Budget in April, but sitting on the Governor's desk … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted in NYS with 70% Adults Receiving 1st Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 restrictions have lifted in New York State as Governor Cuomo announces that 70% of adults have received their first dose of the vaccine for the virus. The State's health guidance and New York Forward industry specific guidelines are now … [Read more...]
State Republicans Lamenting Failure to Repeal Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic-Related Powers
State Legislature Republican leaders are lamenting the failure by the State Legislature to repeal Governor Cuomo's pandemic-related powers. State Senator George Borrello released a statement saying, “No less than 47 times did Senate Republicans … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded $165,857 in Emergency Response Funds
Chautauqua County has been awarded $165,857 from the state to support emergency response operations. The funding comes from the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. It will allow the County to make improvements to their 911 … [Read more...]
Census News Raises Concerns for State Senator Borrello, County Executive Wendel
The United States Census Bureau data shows New York State will lose one Congressional seat and State Senator George Borrello says this is not good news. Borrello blames the policies seen over last decade, "The high taxation, the over-regulation … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Critical of new HERO Act
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are critical of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or HERO Act, that was passed by the State Legislature last week. The bill requires the state health and labor departments to … [Read more...]
State Launches Website Focusing on Cannabis Management, Wendel Questions True Financial Impact
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has also announced the website launch for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This website educates the public on the OCM's regulatory structure which, with the Cannabis Control Board, will oversee the … [Read more...]
Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in New York State for Adults 21 and Older
ALBANY - Recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older in New York State is now legal. The New York State Senate and Assembly Tuesday night gave their endorsements to a bill to legalize marijuana. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
