Governor Kathy Hochul says she has the support of roughly 80,000 parents, students and educators who are endorsing her proposed "bell-to-bell" phone ban. The measure is included in her state budget plan and is designed to reduce distractions in … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Bans Striking Officers From State Position, Sen. Borrello Calls Her ‘Vindictive’
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...]
NYS Launches New Initiative To Recruit Public Sector Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit public sector workers into State Service. The “You’re Hired” initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to … [Read more...]
Tentative Agreement Reached To End Correction Officers Strike
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to end the statewide correction officers strike. The agreement between the New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) and the New York State Correctional … [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...]
Gov. Hochul Issues Ban on DeepSeek AI App On State Gov’t Devices
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide ban to prohibit the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence application from being downloaded on ITS-managed government devices and networks. DeepSeek is an AI start-up founded and owned by High-Flyer, a … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Demands NYPA Suspend Rate Hike
Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding the New York Power Authority suspend its proposed electric rate hike. NYPA’s proposed hike would nearly triple current rates, increasing them from $12.88 per megawatt hour to $33.05 per megawatt hour. Hochul … [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...]
AP News: Trump Said Americans Could Feel ‘Some Pain’ In Emerging Trade War With Canada, Mexico, China
The Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. The trade penalties that Trump signed Saturday at his … [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...]
