Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed two bills to rename bridges on Interstate 86 in honor of Randolph-area Vietnam War heroes Corporal William James Hillard II and Sergeant David Lockwood. The Corporal William James Hillard II Memorial Bridge crosses … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Declaring Gun Violence Disaster Emergency
Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order declaring gun violence a disaster emergency. The order is the first step in the Governor's comprehensive plan that aims to tackle the surge in gun violence throughout the state. The disaster … [Read more...]
State, Local Officials Celebrate Increase in Transportation Funding
State and local officials celebrated the increase in transportation funding to Chautauqua County from New York State at an event in Falconer Tuesday. State Senator George Borrello said CHIPS, or the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello on his thoughts on the State Legislative session that just wrapped up last week. He also tells us more about efforts to get the Nourish New York program signed into law. … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Says New York Worse Off After State Legislative Session
State Senator George Borrello says New York is worse off as a result of the State Legislative session that ended last week. Borrello cited Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversies, saying Cuomo couldn't effectively govern the state or negotiate a … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Urging Governor Cuomo to Sign Nourish NY Bill
State Senator George Borrello joined Queens Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz to urge Governor Cuomo to sign the Nourish New York bill. The legislation has been passed as part of the State Budget in April, but sitting on the Governor's desk … [Read more...]
State Republicans Lamenting Failure to Repeal Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic-Related Powers
State Legislature Republican leaders are lamenting the failure by the State Legislature to repeal Governor Cuomo's pandemic-related powers. State Senator George Borrello released a statement saying, “No less than 47 times did Senate Republicans … [Read more...]
I-86 Bridge in Randolph to be Renamed for Vietnam Veteran
State Senator George Borrello has announced the I-86 Bridge in Randolph will be named the Sergeant David Lockwood Memorial Bridge. Borrello said Sergeant Lockwood, a Salamanca native, served in Vietnam. During his military service he received the … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Bill Easing Costs for Broadband Infrastructure Build Out
The State Legislature has passed a bill co-sponsored by State Senator George Borrello that could help expand access to broadband service in rural areas. Senator Borrello said the bill will ease the cost and operational obstacles faced by broadband … [Read more...]
Borrello Introduces Legislation to Opt NYS out of Weekly Federal Stimulus
State Senator George Borrello has announced legislation for New York State to opt out of the $300 weekly Federal Stimulus for those who are unemployed. Borrello said he's introduced several bills over the last year to help businesses recover from … [Read more...]
