Multiple groups, including State Senator George Borrello, are speaking out against the Farm Laborers Wage Board's vote to recommend a decrease in overtime threshold for farm workers. The board voted 2 to 1 Tuesday to lower the threshold from the … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Increase in Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing, Footwear
State Senator George Borrello is calling for an increase in sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear. The senator has introduced a bill to increase the cost of clothing and footwear exempt from the 4% state sales tax from $110 to $250. He … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Special Session to Grant Peace Officer Status to Chautauqua Institution Safety Personnel
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to convene a special session to pass legislation that would strengthen security at Chautauqua Institution. This comes in the wake of last week’s attack on … [Read more...]
New Jersey Man Arrested in Attack on Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution
A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]
Author Salman Rushdie Attacked at Chautauqua Institution
New York State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at Chautauqua Institution. Police say a man ran up onto the Amphitheatre Stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an … [Read more...]
Senator Borrello Shares Link for Tax Rebate Check Eligibility
State Senator George Borrello is sharing how New York property owners can find out if they're eligible for a tax rebate check. The state started sending out tax rebate checks in June with the deadline for property owners to receive them of October … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Proposing Legislation to Eliminate Farm Laborers Wage Board
State Senator George Borrello has proposed legislation that would eliminate the three-member Farm Laborers Wage Board. The Farm Laborers Wage Board was established as part of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act (FLFPA) passed in … [Read more...]
City Honors 10,000 Maniacs, Join List of Prominent Jamestown Notables
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a new sign at the city's North Main St. entrance Monday morning, honoring 10,000 Maniacs. Maniacs' members and Jamestown natives Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steven Gustafson were on hand … [Read more...]
Judge Rules NYS Dept. of Health Exceeded Authority by Using Rulemaking Process for Isolation, Quarantine Procedures
A judge has ruled the New York State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State Department of Health had been brought by State Senator George … [Read more...]
Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law
Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [Read more...]
