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...]
Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget
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...]
Gov. Hochul Is Backing Changes to Bail Reforms
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...]
Borrello, Goodell Calling on Bail Reforms to Be Repealed
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020
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...]
Community Justice Coordinating Council to Meet Wednesday in Mayville
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator George Borrello: March 5, 2020 Interview
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with State Senator George Borrello to discuss the State Budget, Bail Reform, Transportation funding, and several other state issues that have an impact on residents in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Democrats in State Senate to Offer Compromise on Bail Law
ALBANY - Democrats in the New York Senate are rolling out a plan to alter the hotly contested bail reform law that has dominated conversation in Albany for months. The move comes amidst ongoing pressure from Republicans and law enforcement … [Read more...]
Republican Senate Task Force to Host First Hearing Thursday on Repeal of Bail Reform
Hearing will be live streamed on Facebook starting at 2 p.m. BUFFALO - Republicans from the New York State Senate will hold their first Repeal Bail Reform Task Force hearing Thursday afternoon in Buffalo. Chaired by Sen. George Borrello … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees a 72% Increase in Bench Warrants Issued for First Month of New Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw 72% increase during January in the number of bench warrants issued by Jamestown City Court for individuals who've failed to appear to answer to criminal charges brought against them. According to Jamestown … [Read more...]
