Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed two bills to rename bridges on Interstate 86 in honor of Randolph-area Vietnam War heroes Corporal William James Hillard II and Sergeant David Lockwood. The Corporal William James Hillard II Memorial Bridge crosses … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Says New York Worse Off After State Legislative Session
State Senator George Borrello says New York is worse off as a result of the State Legislative session that ended last week. Borrello cited Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversies, saying Cuomo couldn't effectively govern the state or negotiate a … [Read more...]
I-86 Bridge in Randolph to be Renamed for Vietnam Veteran
State Senator George Borrello has announced the I-86 Bridge in Randolph will be named the Sergeant David Lockwood Memorial Bridge. Borrello said Sergeant Lockwood, a Salamanca native, served in Vietnam. During his military service he received the … [Read more...]
Borrello, Regional Lawmakers Call for Travel Ban Exemption for Out-of-State Workers
OLEAN - State Senator George Borrello (R-Irving) has joined a group of Republican Southern Tier and Western New York lawmakers in urging Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo to provide an exemption for workers who live in Pennsylvania but work in New … [Read more...]
Organizers Plan to Hold Third ‘Reopen New York’ Rally in Jamestown on Saturday, May 16
JAMESTOWN - Another Reopen NY rally is being planned for tomorrow in Jamestown. Organizers say individuals will again meet in Dow Park at noon on Saturday, May 16 to continue to call for the ending of New York on Pause, which was put in place by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed, Borrello, Goodell, Giglio Reopen Press Conference – May 12, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), NY Senator George Borrello (R-Irving, 57th District), and Assembly members Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott, 150th District) and Joe Giglio (R-Gowanda, 149th District) hold a … [Read more...]
Area Representatives Push for Reopening of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties
JAMESTOWN - The three men representing Chautauqua County in Albany and Washington were in downtown Jamestown Tuesday to make a push for reopening Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, despite the Western New York region not yet being ready … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Reluctant at First, But Felt ‘Sense of Duty’ to Pursue Vacated Senate Seat
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDLOUD MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) confirms that he is hoping to be the area's next representative in the New York State Senator. On Thursday morning WRFA talked … [Read more...]
Assembly Republicans Call for Passage of Legislation to Combat Heroin and Opioid Abuse
ALBANY - There’s just eight days remaining in the current legislative session in Albany and a group of lawmakers are pushing for the passage of legislation to help fight heroin and opioid abuse and addiction. Members of the State Assembly’s … [Read more...]
NYSUT Rep Explains Local Teachers’ Stance on Common Core
JAMESTOWN - The Regional representative of New York State United Teachers says her group is continuing to raise awareness about serious problems it has with the Common Core education standards. NYSUT regional director Anne Geronimo works with more … [Read more...]