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...]
Borrello, Molitor Raising Concerns With Public Service Commission About NYS Climate Act
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and Senator George Borrello have submitted a letter to the State Public Service Commission raising concerns and pushing for a clearer assessment of the state’s current energy strategy. The Climate Leadership and … [Read more...]
State Reps Say Refresco’s Decision To Cancel Local Grape Contracts A Significant Setback
State representatives say Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with local grape growers is a significant setback. Refresco announced the contract cancellation last week, which will impact concord grape growers across Western New York, … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Suggest Using Albany County’s Model Of Housing Homeless In Underutilized, Vacant Jails
State Senator George Borrello has suggested using underutilized or vacant jails to house the homeless, following a similar model being done in Albany County. Borrello made the suggestion at a roundtable he and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor hosted … [Read more...]
State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling for increased highway aid in the state budget to protect local roads and infrastructure. The state representatives, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders are … [Read more...]
NY Conference Of Italian American State Legislators Accepting Scholarship Applications
New York State Senator George Borrello announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Call On Governor To Repower NRG Plant In Dunkirk
Local State representatives are calling on Governor Hochul to support repowering the former NRG Plant in Dunkirk. The NRG plant operated for more than 60 years. Before its closure, the facility was paying nearly $10 million annually in local tax … [Read more...]
