ALBANY — The state Assembly's longtime Republican minority leader announced Friday afternoon that he is stepping down from his leadership position in the wake of his arrest this week for driving while intoxicated. As a result, Republican Lawmakers … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Assemblyman Andy Goodell May 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Recorded Friday, May 10 and Broadcast Thursday, May 17 2019. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (150th, R-Ellicott) stops by the WRFA Studio in Jamestown, NY to discuss several issues and items out of Albany, … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Holds Stand Against Racism Pledge Signing Event
JAMESTOWN - Dozens of community members stopped by the YWCA of Jamestown Thursday to take part in the YWCA Jamestown's "Stand Against Racism" Pledge Signing event. According to YWCA executive director Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, the event was one … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber Legislative Breakfast
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast from April 12, 2019, featuring both Assemblyman Andy Goodell and former State Senator Cathy Young as they offer thoughts on the recently … [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...]
Conservatives Endorse Borrello for Vacated Senate Seat
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) hasn't announced his intention to seek a seat in the New York State Senate, but that hasn't stopped at least one political party from endorsing him to fill the vacated seat. The … [Read more...]
Bargar Announces Interest in Running for Soon-to-be-Open State Senate Seat
LAKEWOOD - A former Chautauqua County legislator and past candidate for both the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly says she is considering a run for the State Senate seat that will soon be vacated by current Senator Catherine Young … [Read more...]
Rabb Reacts to Legislature Passing GENDA, Banning of Conversion Therapy
JAMESTOWN - Human rights groups and equality advocates from across New York are celebrating the historic passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) by the state legislature, as well as legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, Bans Conversion Therapy
ALBANY - While the governor received a lot of attention Tuesday for his state of the state and budget address, the state legislature was also busy making news. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed a pair of bills that are considered wins for … [Read more...]
Young, Goodell Both Voice Opposition to Recommendations to Increase Salary of State Legislators
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s two representatives in the State Legislature are both going on record to oppose a 64 percent salary increase for State lawmakers. The Committee on Legislative and Executive Compensation recommended last week that the … [Read more...]
