AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Frank Besse, president of Chautauqua County Young Democrats about recent comments made by Sen. George Borrello on the Automatic Voter Registration bill in Albany. … [Read more...]
Borrello Officially Sworn In as New York Senator for the 57th District
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) was seated Monday as the New York State Senator for the 57th District. Borrello recently won the 2019 election to fill the seat, which was vacated by former Senator Catharine Young … [Read more...]
State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers
ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]
Senate, Mayoral Race Highlight Election Day 2019
JAMESTOWN - It's election day in Jamestown, Chautauqua County and across New York State. Locally there are plenty of contested races on the ballot that will likely result in a better-than-average voters turnout for a local election … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] League of Women Voters – Senate Candidate Forum – Oct. 15, 2019
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for New York State Senate 57th District, featuring candidates Austin Morgan (D) and George Borrello (R). Presented by the LOWV, the AAUW, … [Read more...]
Borrello, Morgan Square Off in Only Scheduled Debate for Open Senate Seat
JAMESTOWN - The candidates for Jamestown Mayor and New York State Senate were at Jamestown Community College Tuesday night to take part in a meet the candidates forum, presented by the Chautauqua League of Women Voters, AAUW, and the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Senate Blasts Borrello for Holding Campaign Fundraiser at Venue that Received Government Tax Breaks
FREEDOM, NY - The democrat running for the local New York State Senate seat that was vacated by Sen. Cathy Young earlier this year is again criticizing his Republican counterpart. Cattaruagus County Democrat Austin Morgan criticized Republican … [Read more...]
Morgan Accuses Borrello of Playing Political Games by Appearing at State Thruway Press Event with Congressman
FREEDOM, NY - The man running against George Borrello for New York State Senate in a special election this November is accusing the Republican of misusing county resources for a political stunt. State Senate candidate Austin Morgan (D-Freedom) … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins 57th Senate District Primary, Will Face Morgan in November Election to Fill Vacated Seat
ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]
