Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have absolved Panama Central School District from having to pay a $1.9 million fine from the New York State Department of Education. The state penalized the school district in 2012, by $4.9 … [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...]
Community Members Marched Down Third Street for 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
Community members and organizations dressed in purple marched down Third Street Friday for the 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and the 19th Annual Unity Day Celebration. The Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – September 23, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the lawsuit against New York State he's part of in regards to the State requiring masks in schools. … [Read more...]
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Announces Resignation
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has announced his resignation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Zucker's departure Thursday during a COVID-19 briefing, adding that he will stay on as health commissioner until the position is filled. … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Joins Lawsuit Against Universal Mask Requirements
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit filed in State Supreme Court challenging the underlying authority of a universal mask mandate for public and private schools. Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department delivered the … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Additional $25 Million in ‘Nourish New York’ Monies for Emergency Food Providers
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a fourth round of the Nourish New York program will be funded this month in recognition of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and bolster the … [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...]
State Independent Redistricting Commission Democrats, Republicans Release Two Proposed Maps
Members of the commission tasked with drawing new legislative boundaries for federal House seats and the state Senate and Assembly on Wednesday said they were unable to agree on one set of maps. So Democrats and Republicans each issued their own … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Blocks Medical Worker Vaccine Mandate in NYS
A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York State from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated because the state’s mandate disallowed religious … [Read more...]
