State Senator George M. Borrello (NY)
Recent News About State Senator George M. Borrello (NY)
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Senator urges halt on National Guard prison deployment amid strike
Senator George Borrello has called on Governor Kathy Hochul to stop the deployment of 6,500 National Guard members in New York prisons.
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Senator criticizes governor's use of National Guard in labor dispute
Senator George Borrello has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to deploy the New York National Guard to assist with issues involving the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) population and upstate communities.
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Senator Borrello criticizes prison working conditions amid correctional facility strikes
The ongoing strikes at Collins and Elmira Correctional Facilities have prompted a statement from Senator George Borrello.
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Senator calls on Governor Hochul for changes in farm overtime tax credit
Senator George Borrello is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to amend the Farm Employer Overtime Tax Credit as part of her 30-day budget amendments.
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Senator Borrello criticizes DOCCS staffing cuts amid rising prison violence
On February 12, 2025, Senator George Borrello issued a statement criticizing the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for its decision to reduce staffing levels in state prisons.
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NYPA delays hydropower rate hike amid opposition from officials
NYPA's decision to delay its proposed hydropower rate increase has been met with approval from various stakeholders in New York.
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Lawmakers urge NYPA board against proposed hydropower rate increase
Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor have called on the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to halt a proposed hydropower rate increase.
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Senator Borrello urges action on prison staff substance exposure
In Jamestown, NY, Senator George Borrello addressed the increasing number of incidents involving prison staff falling ill due to exposure to substances from inmates suspected of drug overdoses.
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Senator Borrello criticizes Governor Hochul's proposed executive budget
Senator George Borrello has expressed concerns regarding Governor Kathy Hochul's Executive Budget proposal, highlighting what he perceives as an unsustainable increase in state spending.
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Senator Borrello critiques Governor Hochul's State of the State address
Today, Senator George Borrello responded to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address.
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Senator criticizes missed opportunity for mental health law reform
In Albany, New York, Senator George Borrello has voiced criticism over the state's failure to act on a mental health reform proposal he introduced in 2022 alongside former Senator Diane Savino.
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New York senators urge governor to eliminate unemployment insurance debt
In Albany, New York, Republican Senators George Borrello, Dean Murray, and Pam Helming have urged Governor Hochul to address the financial challenges facing small businesses in the state.
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Call for review of New York's energy policy amid rising costs
Albany's energy policies are raising concerns among New York residents and businesses, with many expressing difficulties in managing increased energy costs.
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Road renamed after WWII hero Walter Shearing following new legislation
Senator George Borrello has announced that Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill he sponsored to rename State Route 19 in the Town of Gainesville as the "T Sgt.
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Senator Borrello honors Master Sgt. Frank Morales with Veterans’ Hall of Fame award
New York State Senator George Borrello recognized retired Army Master Sgt.
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Senator Borrello hosts veteran outreach event in Batavia
Senator George Borrello is organizing a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event in Batavia, New York.
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Senator Borrello hosts town hall in Fredonia discussing state issues
Senator George Borrello is set to host a Town Hall meeting in Fredonia on Tuesday, October 22.
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Borrello proposes legislation enhancing local control over renewable energy siting
Senator George Borrello has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at increasing transparency and local control over renewable energy projects.
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Republican senators urge delay on advanced clean truck regulations
Senator George Borrello and other members of the New York State Senate Republican Conference have expressed concerns about the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulations set to be implemented by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Senator Borrello invites public to Franklinville Town Hall meeting
Senator George Borrello is set to hold a Town Hall meeting in Franklinville on Thursday, October 10, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Franklinville Town Hall and is open to the public without any need for registration.