State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the New York State Budget and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – June 18, 2026
We hear from State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor regarding his thoughts on the 2026-27 State budget and get into some policy discussion. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – June 4, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund shares some information about how the recently passed State Budget will affect the city. … [Read more...]
NYS Budget Finally Passes Nearly 2 Months Late
Nearly two months after it was initially due, State Legislators passed a State Budget late Wednesday night with Governor Kathy Hochul signing it Thursday. The $268 billion budget eliminates a previous mandate that New York cut its greenhouse-gas … [Read more...]
Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill
A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]
Electric School Bus Mandate May Get Delayed As Part Of NYS Budget
Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
CHRIC, Jamestown Receive $1.7 Million Total To Rehab Vacant Apartments
CHRIC and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $1.3 million to rehabilitate vacant apartments. The funding is through New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Vacant Rental Program was created as part of the 2025 State Budget … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Sixth Emergency Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a sixth emergency budget extender Wednesday to keep state government open through April 27. The temporary measure authorizes $12.7 billion in spending, providing funds for state employee paychecks. The … [Read more...]
State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling for increased highway aid in the state budget to protect local roads and infrastructure. The state representatives, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders are … [Read more...]
