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 – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Criticized $212 Billion NYS Budget, Says It’s ‘Unsustainable’
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell is criticizing the $212 Billion spending plan recently approved by the New York State Legislature. Goodell said the increased spending, the over 4-billion dollar tax increase, and the 9-to-10 billion dollars in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Senator George Borrello: April 8, 2021
We spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2021-22 New York State Budget that was passed this week. Senator Borrello shared his concerns about the $212 Billion spending plan. … [Read more...]
New York State Legislature Approves $212 Billion Dollar Budget, State Senator Borrello Votes No
New York State has a new $212 billion budget after the State Assembly passed measures just before midnight Wednesday. The State Senate had already passed measures early Wednesday morning. State Senator George Borrello said he had to vote no, "It … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Budget that Contains Numerous Reforms, Keeps Education Funding Flat
ALBANY - State lawmakers have passed a budget for the new fiscal year on Thursday. Under the budget, all funds spending is estimated to total approximately $177 billion and state operating spending is authorized up to $105.8 billion. However in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 2, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe to get an update on how Jamestown Public Schools is coping with the COVID-19 State of Emergency and also get an update on the school budget … [Read more...]
Cuomo Recommends Closing Additional State Prisons in 2020
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is recommending a proposal that would give him the ability to close state prisons on a faster timeline. According to the Albany Times-Union, the measure is included in Cuomo's budget proposal, which was rolled out … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves 2018-19 Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. On Friday and Saturday the state legislature approved the $168 billion, 2018-19 State Budget, with a deal that includes a new state tax code as a response to federal changes and more money for … [Read more...]
Cuomo Administration, School Officials Debate Reporting Requirements for School Aid
ALBANY - School education funding has once again become a flash point in the state budget process. In past years, the debate has focused on how much the state should spend on public schools. But this year, there's an additional focus on a proposal … [Read more...]
