Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval rating is the best it's ever been. Siena College Poll released polling results which show Hochul's job approval is at 56%, up from 49% in December. Her favorability rating is 48%, up a little from 45% last … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 19, 2023
State Senator George Borrello gives his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and discusses his goals for the legislative session. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State
State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – January 12, 2023
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell discusses his reaction to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address as well has his own agenda for the legislative session. … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Reacts to State of the State Address
Assemblyman Andy Goodell supports a number of items highlighted in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, but says her solutions fail to grasp underlying causes to issues. Goodell said he was glad to see that Hochul highlighted her … [Read more...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York State’s First Elected Female Governor
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated Sunday as New York State's first elected female governor. Hochul took office in August 2021 after then-Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. She was elected … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Promises New Gun Control Legislation Following Mass Shooting in Buffalo
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...]
