State Senator George M. Borrello (NY)
Recent News About State Senator George M. Borrello (NY)
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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 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.
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State legislators urge Governor Hochul: Suspend full-contact prison visits amid drug exposure threats
IRVING, NY – Senator George Borrello, alongside several legislative colleagues, local law enforcement members, and representatives from the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), has called on Governor Hochul to issue an executive order suspending full-contact visitation in state prisons. This request aims to curb the inflow of deadly drugs into these facilities.
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Senator Borrello criticizes parole board after Edward Kindt escapes custody
Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio criticized Governor Hochul’s Board of Parole following the escape of convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt from supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County. Kindt returned to Salamanca, violating both his parole and an order from the Seneca Nation banning him until at least 2025. This marks the second parole violation since his release.
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Senator Borrello criticizes state agencies over Climate Act planning failures
Senator George Borrello commented on Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s recent audit, which cited numerous failures of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in the planning and implementation of the Climate Act. The audit criticized the agencies for not developing viable transition plans using accurate data, failing to account for new energy laws that will increase future energy needs, and not providing a detailed cost analysis of the transition's projected costs to ratepayers.
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Genesee County resident Sue Gagne honored as 2024 Woman of Distinction
BATAVIA, NY - Sue Gagne, a respected mental health professional and Genesee County resident, was honored Monday by Senator George Borrello as a 2024 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction.” The ceremony took place at the City Church Generation Center with family, friends, and colleagues in attendance.
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Senator Borrello condemns violence at President Trump's Pennsylvania rally
Senator George Borrello issued a statement regarding the recent violence at a rally for President Trump in Pennsylvania.
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Senator Borrello announces repurposing of TLC-Lakeshore Hospital
IRVING, NY – Senator George Borrello announced that the former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital will be repurposed into a behavioral and mental health facility and addiction recovery center. The hospital has been vacant since its closure in 2020.
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Senator Borrello criticizes prison safety after attacks on correctional officers
JAMESTOWN, NY – In response to reports that an officer at Collins Correctional Facility had part of his finger bitten off in a violent attack by an inmate, Senator George Borrello released the following statement:
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Senator Borrello criticizes legislative session outcomes
Senator George Borrello issued a statement on June 7, 2024, reflecting on the end of the legislative session and expressing disappointment with the actions taken by his Democratic colleagues.
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New Brooks Hospital construction advances with $74M funding approval
FREDONIA, NY – Senator George Borrello announced that the construction of a new Brooks Hospital in Fredonia is set to proceed after eight years of advocacy. The Hochul administration will release $74 million in previously approved state funding necessary for the project.