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...]
Ground Broken for $16.8 Million Sewer Extension in North Harmony
Local officials gathered for the groundbreaking of the $16. 8 million Westside Sewer Extension Monday in Ashville. The South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District project will provide public sewers on the west side of Chautauqua Lake along … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Distancing Self From Outgoing Governor Cuomo
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul distanced herself from outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo in her first news conference Wednesday since Cuomo announced his resignation. Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday with impeachment looming following the release of a … [Read more...]
Impeachment Could Be Next for Governor Cuomo
Impeachment could be next for Governor Andrew Cuomo following the release of a report that determined he sexually harassed multiple women. The report by a panel of independent investigators appointed by State Attorney General Letitia James came after … [Read more...]
