Governor Kathy Hochul promised to advance new gun control legislation following Saturday’s mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. WBFO reports an 18-year-old White male allegedly killed 10 people and injured three others … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Governor Hochul to Proposal Term Limits, Ban on Outside Income for Statewide Electeds
Governor Kathy Hochul will be proposing term limits for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller in her State of the State address. Hochul is also proposing a ban on outside income for statewide elected officials. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. George Borrello: Jan. 14, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with New York State Senator George Borrello (R-NY 23) to get his reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2021 State of the State Address, while also discussing some of his own priorities and agenda for the new year. … [Read more...]
Cuomo Lays Out Seven Goals, including Fighting COVID, in 2021 State of the State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address in a virtual broadcast Monday, pledging to conquer the coronavirus pandemic, restart New York's ailing economy, and to create a statewide medical corps that would be trained … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Present 2019-20 Budget Tuesday During State of the State Address
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his State of the State and state budget address Tuesday in Albany. The address is scheduled for 2 p.m. at The Egg Center for Performing Arts. Cuomo has already laid out some of his priorities for this … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Lay Out Progressive Agenda During State of the State, Budget Presentation
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his annual budget address on Tuesday in Albany. The schedule was revealed Thursday. Cuomo said the speech, which also serves as this year's State of the State address, will be held in the Empire State Plaza … [Read more...]
Cuomo Rolls Out Ethics Reform Proposal as Part of 2017 Agenda
ALBANY - With scandals continuing to plague the state Capitol, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday rolled out a series of ethics reforms that are similar to previous proposals, but which have so far failed to get approved by the state legislature. "We … [Read more...]
