State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]
New Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health Facility Opens In Former Lakeshore Hospital
A new inpatient addiction recovery and behavioral health facility has officially opened at the former Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. New York Medical Center is leasing the facility from Main Rd Med Group. The Center will begin its first phase of … [Read more...]
Senators Borrello, Ort Tour Lakewood Farmers Market For National Farmers Market Week
State Senator George Borrello was joined by Republican Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at the Lakewood Farmers Market Thursday. Borrello said the visit was to highlight the work that farmers do as well … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Nuclear Power Forum – July 30, 2026
We bring you the forum hosted by State Senator George Borrello on nuclear energy that discusses the benefits of that form of energy as well as why the City of Dunkirk could be a good location to place a nuclear energy power plant. The forum was held … [Read more...]
‘Nuclear 101’ Forum Held To Help Local Officials Understand Opportunities For Advanced Nuclear
A “Nuclear 101” Forum was recently held to help local elected officials and business leaders better understand the opportunities advanced nuclear could present for Dunkirk, Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. Local leaders attended the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 18, 2026
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the New York State Budget and more. … [Read more...]
NRG Energy Transfers Ownership Of Dunkirk Generating Station To Genover
NRG Energy, Inc. has announced they’ve transfered ownership of its Dunkirk Generating Station and associated assets to Genover. Genover is a firm focused on responsibly redeveloping legacy industrial properties. With this transaction, Genover will … [Read more...]
NYS Budget Finally Passes Nearly 2 Months Late
Nearly two months after it was initially due, State Legislators passed a State Budget late Wednesday night with Governor Kathy Hochul signing it Thursday. The $268 billion budget eliminates a previous mandate that New York cut its greenhouse-gas … [Read more...]
Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill
A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]
Electric School Bus Mandate May Get Delayed As Part Of NYS Budget
Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]
