Borrello, Sempolinski vote against Senate, Assembly add-ons to Hochul’s record state budget

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello criticized the Senate’s one-house budget resolution, passed Thursday along party lines, which adds $7.1 billion to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s […]
Sheriff calls Hochul ‘a fool’ over bill to ban NY law enforcement from ICE pacts

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced a bill last week that would ban New York law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If approved […]
Sempolinski criticizes Hochul for not mentioning Seneca Gaming Compact in State of State Address

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — As Gov. Kathy Hochul was winding down her State of the State Address Tuesday Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, realized she hadn’t mentioned a […]
Heberling surprised by Stefanik’s exit from governor’s race

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Republican Party Chairman Mark Heberling said Tuesday he was surprised by Elise Stefanik’s withdrawal last week from the New York governor’s race. “I […]
