A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
State Assembly Judiciary Report Says Former Gov. Cuomo Used State Resources to Write Book, Substantiated Sexual Harassment Claims
The State Assembly Judiciary Committee has released a report saying Former Governor Andrew Cuomo used extensive state resources and property to write a book on the COVID-19 Pandemic. The report from attorneys retained by the Assembly Judiciary … [Read more...]
‘Nourish New York’ Program Signed Into Law
State Senator George Borrello joined Governor Kathy Hochul as she signed the "Nourish New York" program into law this weekend. The Nourish New York initiative reroutes New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most … [Read more...]
JCOPE Rescinds Prior Approval for Cuomo’s Pandemic Book
State Ethics Commission, JCOPE, has voted to rescind prior approval for former Governor Andrew Cuomo's book on the Pandemic. The book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” came with a reported $5.1 million deal for Cuomo … [Read more...]
I-86 Bridge in Randolph Dedicated in Honor of Corporal William James Hillard
The Interstate-86 Bridge in Randolph has been dedicated in honor of Corporal William James Hillard, a Randolph native who lost his life in the Vietnam War. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio sponsored the legislation … [Read more...]
It was the Republican’s Night on Election Day in Chautauqua County
It was a huge election night for Republicans in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel easily won re-election to his first full term over Democratic challenger Norm Green by a vote of 17,455 to 5,516. Wendel had first been … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Vetos Bill To Absolve Panama Schools from Paying $1.9 Million Fine
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...]
