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...]
State Senator George Borrello Appointed to Civil Air Patrol
State Senator George Borrello has been appointed as a major in the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, during a ceremony at his office in Olean. Civil Air Patrol Western New York Commander Major Ralph Bailey and Deputy Commander Captain … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Hopes for Transparency, Inclusivity from Gov. Hochul
A week after Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in, State Senator George Borrello is hopeful for the new administration. Borrello said he has already seen things he likes, "For example, being honest about the nursing home deaths, addressing a lot of … [Read more...]
