The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators have missed the deadline for an on-time state budget. WXXI News reports the Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord. The next hard deadline for … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation for New Congressional, Legislative Districts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the legislation creating new Congressional and Legislative districts in New York. However, legal challenges are already being filed in court. New York State of Politics reports the suit filed in state Supreme … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Congressional Redistricting Map
The State Senate and Assembly passed the New York State Congressional redistricting map on Wednesday. Wednesday’s vote comes after the Independent Redistricting Commission, comprised of five Democrats and five Republicans, failed to present one … [Read more...]
Mask Mandate Struck Down in Nassau County State Supreme Court
Nassau County State Supreme Court has struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate as unconstitutional. WETM reports Judge Thomas Rademaker wrote that the governor does not have the authority to impose the mandate since emergency … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes Down Redistricting Maps
The New York State Legislature has voted down the redistricting maps sent to them by the Independent Redistricting Commission. WIVB reports the plans were submitted on January 3, and lawmakers voted on them on Monday. In the Senate, the maps … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello on his thoughts on the State Legislative session that just wrapped up last week. He also tells us more about efforts to get the Nourish New York program signed into law. … [Read more...]
State Republicans Lamenting Failure to Repeal Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic-Related Powers
State Legislature Republican leaders are lamenting the failure by the State Legislature to repeal Governor Cuomo's pandemic-related powers. State Senator George Borrello released a statement saying, “No less than 47 times did Senate Republicans … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Bill Easing Costs for Broadband Infrastructure Build Out
The State Legislature has passed a bill co-sponsored by State Senator George Borrello that could help expand access to broadband service in rural areas. Senator Borrello said the bill will ease the cost and operational obstacles faced by broadband … [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...]
