Governor Kathy Hochul is working to develop potential legislation and executive actions to strengthen New York's abortion laws codified into state law and improve protections for out-of-staters and abortion providers. The governor reiterated in … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Appoints Antonio Delgado as Lt. Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Delgado, who has been representing New York's 19th Congressional District since 2019, will replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation That Allows Former Lt. Gov. Benjamin to be Removed From Ballot
The Gothamist reports state lawmakers approved legislation Monday that will allow former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin to be removed from the ballot ahead of the upcoming June primary election. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation Monday night, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2022-23 New York State Budget, his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department, and more. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Pushing State Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Lieutenant Governor on Ballot
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state's election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed as she searches for a replacement to her former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin. Spectrum News reports the … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Hears Arguments Over Whether Congressional Maps Gerrymandered
New York State Court of Appeals judges heard arguments Tuesday on the issue of whether the new congressional district maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. NBC News reports the lawsuit brought by a group of Republican voters challenges the … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Issues Split Decision on State Redistricting
The State Appellate Court in Rochester has issued a split decision on state redistricting, ruling Congressional districts are gerrymandered. The Gothamist reports the court made the ruling April 21st that upheld a lower court's ruling that threw … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Denies NYS Request to Move Location of Lawsuit on DOH Regulations
A request by New York State to move a lawsuit about changes to the Department of Health regulations from state to federal court has been denied. State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit filed in Cattaraugus County Supreme Court over the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua, Brocton Receive Water Infrastructure Grants
The Town of Chautauqua and Village of Brocton each are receiving water infrastructure grants through the state Environmental Facilities Corporation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of $638 million in grants to municipalities and public … [Read more...]
U.S. Justice Dept. Files Appeal in Mask Mandate Overule for Public Transportation
NPR reports the U.S. Justice Department is appealing the ruling by a federal judge that voided the mask mandate for public transportation. DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said a notice of appeal had been filed in light of the determination by … [Read more...]
