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State Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Speak at Chamber Breakfast on State Budget

April 11, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Bail Reform, Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, State Budget

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – April 7, 2022

April 8, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sat down with us to talk about the state budget, including bail reform, as well as other issues including where things stand with cannabis. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Bail Reform, cannabis, Eddie Sundquist, State Budget

State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal

April 8, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alcohol, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Coverage for All, Gas Tax, JCOPE, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Seneca Nation of Indians, State Budget, universal child care

NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday

April 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alcohol, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Gas Tax, JCOPE, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, Kim Pegula, New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, State Budget, Terry Pegula

New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday

April 6, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Carl Heastie, Gas Tax, JCOPE, Kathy Hochul, New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics, New York State Budget, State Budget

Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget

April 1, 2022 By WRFA 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators have missed the deadline for an on-time state budget. WXXI News reports the Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord. The next hard deadline for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alcohol, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Gas Tax, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Tom DiNapoli

Gov. Hochul Is Backing Changes to Bail Reforms

March 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is backing a series of changes to the state’s 2019 bail reforms. The Gothamist reports Hochul sent a 10-point public safety plan to the state Legislature last week that, among other measures, would allow judges to set bail … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Kathy Hochul

Borrello, Goodell Calling on Bail Reforms to Be Repealed

February 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell were joined by prosecutors and police on Friday to call for the repeal of the 2019 bail reforms. Borrello said the reforms have "given criminals a free pass" and "made our streets less … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Bail Reform, George Borrello

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020

July 17, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone joins us to talk about a variety of issues, including COVID-19's impact on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bail Reform, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, COVID-19, James Quattrone

Community Justice Coordinating Council to Meet Wednesday in Mayville

March 11, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Criminal justice / law enforcement officials are expected to provide an update on the impact the state's bail and discovery reforms have had on the county jail, local courts, and police departments Wednesday afternoon in Mayville. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Community Justice Coordinating Council, Discovery Reform

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