The Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat will be led by a Democrat for the first time in more than 20 years. Democrat Jason Sample defeated Republican incumbent Bryan Bigelow 620 to 512 in a special election for the seat following the death of … [Read more...]
Midterm Races, County Legislature Seats, And A Special City Council Ward Race Are On Today’s Election Day Ballot
Midterm races, Chautauqua County Legislature seats, and even a City Council Ward race are all on the ballot for Election Day today. Governor Kathy Hochul is running for a second four-year term on the Democrat and Working Families line against … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County State Officials Cite Over-Regulations As Barriers For Businesses
State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – June 18, 2026
We hear from State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor regarding his thoughts on the 2026-27 State budget and get into some policy discussion. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Molitor Introduces Legislation To Amend Good Cause Eviction Law Language
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor has introduced legislation that would stop requiring landlords to file good cause eviction notices for rental units that aren’t subject to good cause eviction law. Molitor said that under current state law, every … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Raising Concerns With Public Service Commission About NYS Climate Act
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and Senator George Borrello have submitted a letter to the State Public Service Commission raising concerns and pushing for a clearer assessment of the state’s current energy strategy. The Climate Leadership and … [Read more...]
State Reps Say Refresco’s Decision To Cancel Local Grape Contracts A Significant Setback
State representatives say Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with local grape growers is a significant setback. Refresco announced the contract cancellation last week, which will impact concord grape growers across Western New York, … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Suggest Using Albany County’s Model Of Housing Homeless In Underutilized, Vacant Jails
State Senator George Borrello has suggested using underutilized or vacant jails to house the homeless, following a similar model being done in Albany County. Borrello made the suggestion at a roundtable he and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor hosted … [Read more...]
State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling for increased highway aid in the state budget to protect local roads and infrastructure. The state representatives, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders are … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Call On Governor To Repower NRG Plant In Dunkirk
Local State representatives are calling on Governor Hochul to support repowering the former NRG Plant in Dunkirk. The NRG plant operated for more than 60 years. Before its closure, the facility was paying nearly $10 million annually in local tax … [Read more...]
