Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
State Assembly Judiciary Report Says Former Gov. Cuomo Used State Resources to Write Book, Substantiated Sexual Harassment Claims
The State Assembly Judiciary Committee has released a report saying Former Governor Andrew Cuomo used extensive state resources and property to write a book on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The report from attorneys retained by the Assembly Judiciary … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Sponsor Bill Requiring Reclamation Bond for Wind, Solar Projects
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced legislation requiring a reclamation bond for wind and solar projects. The bill would require developers of industrial solar and wind farms to provide a reclamation bond to … [Read more...]
Local Libraries Receive Over $308k in State Funding for Renovation & Construction Projects
Five libraries in Chautauqua County will receive $308,637 in New York State Aid for Library Construction grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell both sent releases on the … [Read more...]
Local Leaders React to Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Local leaders reacted to the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand thanked the women who stepped forward to tell their stories of being sexually harassed, calling them … [Read more...]
Impeachment Could Be Next for Governor Cuomo
Impeachment could be next for Governor Andrew Cuomo following the release of a report that determined he sexually harassed multiple women. The report by a panel of independent investigators appointed by State Attorney General Letitia James came after … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – July 22, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Assemblyman Andy Goodell about his thoughts on the last State Legislative session and what he hopes to accomplish in the next session. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Location
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in the village of Lakewood Friday. The organization recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. CWC Board President Becky Nystrom said the new location is more … [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...]
Borrello, Goodell Say Workforce Development, Taxes Top Issues for Chautauqua County
State leaders said workforce development and taxes are top issues for Chautauqua County. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell addressed those issues at the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast, which was … [Read more...]
