MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 27, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott, 150th District) to get his thoughts about the 2019 legislative session, which ended June … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves, Governor Signs Green Light Bill
ALBANY - Legislation that will enable undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday after the State Senate narrowly approved the measure. The controversial issue, which passed the … [Read more...]
State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week
ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]
Reed Rails Against ‘Extremist Policy’ in Albany Following Announcement of Prison Closure, Proposal to Allow Supervised Injection Sites
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington, DC took time out during a conference call with regional media on Tuesday to criticize lawmakers in the state capitol for pushing 'extremist policies.' Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Outlaws Cat Declawing on Animal Advocacy Day
ALBANY - State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York. The measure has long been proposed in Albany and was approved as part of Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. New Jersey lawmakers approved a … [Read more...]
Hearing on Single-Player Health Care Held in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York may finally stand a chance now that Democrats have control of both houses. At a lengthy, packed joint-hearing on the proposed New York Health Act held Tuesday in Albany, the … [Read more...]
State Assemblyman Goodell, County Clerk Barmore Speak Out Against ‘Geen Light’ Legislation in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in New York is gaining support in the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under the so-called "Green Light" legislation pending in Albany, applicants would no longer be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Assemblyman Andy Goodell May 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Recorded Friday, May 10 and Broadcast Thursday, May 17 2019. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (150th, R-Ellicott) stops by the WRFA Studio in Jamestown, NY to discuss several issues and items out of Albany, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Former Sen. Young’s School Bus Camera Safety Act
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany on Tuesday said they’ve reached a deal that would allow school bus cameras to record motorists who don’t stop when students are getting on or off their buses. Under the plan, school districts could opt to install the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on State to Expand MERIT Scholarship Eligibility to Include All Gold Star Families in State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state would expand its Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship, which provides financial aid for college to family members of veterans who died or became … [Read more...]
