Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to the end of the wildcat corrections officer strike by banning protesters from being hired for state positions. Hochul signed an executive order Monday that bars the hiring of individuals who continue to … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Molitor Criticize Hochul’s Reactions To Prison Strikes
State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor released statements criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s reaction to the prison strikes. Borrello called Hochul’s threat of sending in the National Guard if strikes don’t end today, … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Reelection Plans
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his intentions to run for reelection. Wendel is in the last year of his first full term, having first taken office in January 2020 to fill out the term of George Borrello who was appointed to the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Join Calls For NYPA To Reconsider Proposed Rate Hike
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor have joined others in urging the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to reconsider a proposed rate hike that would nearly triple the cost of hydropower for “preference power” … [Read more...]
City Working To Get NYS To Address East Second Street Deterioration
The City of Jamestown is working to get the State to address the deterioration of East Second Street as conditions have worsened this winter. Mayor Kim Ecklund said the city has been spoiled with mild winters the past few years and that with this … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 30, 2025
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget and discusses goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’
State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls on Gov. Hochul To Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt
State Senator George Borrello is joining others in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate unemployment insurance fund debt. Borrello joins all members of the State Senate Committee on Small Business, Commerce and Economic Development in a … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Family Court Judge Seats On The Ballot Today
Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]
