State Senator George Borrello said while a change in direction is needed to safeguard New York's future, he's encouraged by Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Borrello said in a statement that he's glad the budget, "...doesn’t rely on new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell – January 13, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with both State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell to get their reactions to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces #VaxForKids Campaign with Pediatric Hospitalizations On the Rise
With pediatric hospitalizations still on the rise, Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing a new campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among children five and older. Hochul said in a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday that 91% of 5 to 11 year olds … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Essentially Ending in New York State
Contact Tracing for positive COVID-19 cases is essentially ending in New York State. Acting State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said at Tuesday's state briefing that Omicron's short incubation period gives a short period for intervention … [Read more...]
Housing Court Resumes January 21, Eviction Moratorium Ends January 15
Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Opens at COVID-19 Test Site January 13
SUNY Fredonia will have a COVID-19 test site starting Thursday, January 13. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that announced 10 new testing sites in the state, "These new SUNY sites build on our ongoing efforts to make testing more … [Read more...]
Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Booster Guidance
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older. The guidance, following action by the CDC, recommends that people who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose at … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Disappointed with Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell both expressed disappointment with Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said the speech lacked "meat on the bones," "But the only real specifics that she gave have … [Read more...]
Cases of COVID-19 Have Skyrocketed in Chautauqua County
Cases of COVID-19 skyrocketed last week after being in decline for three weeks in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 12 people died and there were 852 new cases for the week of December 26 through January 1. The … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers First State of the State
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address Wednesday. Hochul is proposing a $10 billion plan to grow the state's health care workforce by 20% over the next five years, saying the pandemic worsened long-simmering staffing … [Read more...]
