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Borrello to Chair GOP ‘Repeal Bail Reform Task Force’

January 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State Senator George Borrello (R-Irving) has been named the chair of the newly established ‘Repeal Bail Reform Task Force’ by Senate Republican Leader John Flanagan. According to a release from Borrello, the task force will be collecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, George Borrello, John Flanagan, Repeal Bail Reform Task Force, State Senate

[LISTEN]Community Matters – Frank Besse, President of Chautauqua County Young Democrats

January 21, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Automatic Voter Registration, Frank Besse, George Borrello, State Senate

Borrello Officially Sworn In as New York Senator for the 57th District

November 26, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Catharine Young, George Borrello, State Senate, Steve Abdella

State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers

November 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Victim Foundation Fund, James Gaughran, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, State Senate

Senate, Mayoral Race Highlight Election Day 2019

November 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Andrew Liuzzo, Austin Morgan, Board of Elections, Brent Sheldon, Brian Abram, Brittnay Spry, Catherine Young, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, George Borrello, Grant Olson, Greg Rabb, Jamestown City Council, Jeffrey Russell, Jesse Robbins, Kim Ecklund, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Norm Green, Raven Mason Thompson, Rudy Mueller, Sam Teresi, State Senate, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Taylor Scott, Tim Smeal

[LISTEN] League of Women Voters – Senate Candidate Forum – Oct. 15, 2019

October 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Austin Morgan, Chautauqua County League of Women Voters, George Borrello, State Senate

Borrello, Morgan Square Off in Only Scheduled Debate for Open Senate Seat

October 16, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, American Association of University Woman, Austin Morgan, Catherine Young, Chautauqua League of Women Voters, George Borrello, Jamestown Community College, State Senate

Democratic Candidate for Senate Blasts Borrello for Holding Campaign Fundraiser at Venue that Received Government Tax Breaks

September 16, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Austin Morgan, Catharine Young, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, David Hart, George Borrello, Peter Krog, State Senate

Morgan Accuses Borrello of Playing Political Games by Appearing at State Thruway Press Event with Congressman

August 28, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Austin Morgan, George Borrello, State Senate, Tom Reed

Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years

June 27, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Primary Election, Bill Ward, Cathy Young, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Mayor, Joshua Ostrander, Norm Green, Russell Payne, State Senate, Susan Rowley, Tenneil Stelmack, Tony Dolce, Town of Carroll, Town of Kiantone

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