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Sen. Borrello Criticizes Level of Spending in 2024 State Budget

February 6, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello criticized the amount of spending proposed in the 2024 State Budget. Borrello said a recent 20% budget increase was blamed on the Pandemic and the influx of monies from the Federal Government, "But here we are a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, New York State Budget, Sanctuary City

Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal

February 3, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2-1-1 program, Aid and Incentives to Municipalities, Algal Blooms, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Foundation Aid formula, George Borrello, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jefferson Project, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget

[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 19, 2023

January 20, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello gives his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and discusses his goals for the legislative session. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State of the State

Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State

January 17, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Diane Savino, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, New York Housing Compact's plan, New York State Legislature, State of the State

Sen. Borrello Heralds Feasibility Study Report on Wind Turbines in the Great Lakes

January 5, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A feasibility study into placing wind turbines in the Great Lakes found lacking benefits to the potential projects. The report on the study, released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, noted that,"Great Lakes Wind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, George Borrello, Great Lakes, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Wind Turbines

State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Pay Raise for State Legislature

December 28, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is criticizing a pay raise approved by the State Legislature for themselves. The legislation authorized a $32,000 pay raise for members of the New York State Legislature. Borrello said the increase means New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, New York City Council, New York State Legislature

NYS Climate Action Council Approves Scoping Plan

December 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The New York State Climate Action Council has approved and adopted a Scoping Plan that outlines recommended policies and actions to help meet the goals and requirements of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, George Borrello, New York State Climate Action Council

Jamestown Asking for City Council’s Approval for School Zone Speed Camera Demonstration

December 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is asking City Council for approval to do a school zone speed camera demonstration. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while the city still needs home rule approval from the State Legislature and the Governor to install the cameras … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, New York State Legislature, school zone speed camera demonstration program, TrafficPax LLC

School Bus Camera, School Zone Speed Camera Resolutions on City Council Agenda

December 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a proposal for outfitting school buses with cameras to catch motorists who pass when the stop arm is out. Council previously authorized a Bus Stop Arm camera program, which allows the City to collect fees from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, BusPatrol, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Legislature, School Bus Camera Safety Act, school zone speed camera demonstration program, Sensys Gatso, TrafficPax LLC

World War II Veteran PFC Thomas Tedesco Honored with Medal Ceremony

December 9, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State and local officials along with family members gathered at the Fenton History Center mansion on Thursday to honor a World War II veteran with a medal presentation ceremony. 98-year old Private First Class Thomas A. Tedesco of Falconer served … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, George Borrello, Thomas A. Tedesco, World War II

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