Local state lawmakers continue to press Hochul for special session

Two area state lawmakers continue to press for a special session of the state legislature to take action of a bill that would grant "peace officer" status to Chautauqua Institution's public safety personnel. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul making the request. Borrello, a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, indicated that Hochul has told him she supports the bill...

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Borrello and Goodell asked for the special session following last Friday's attack on author Salman Rushdie. The Sunset Bay Republican says the legislation, which remains in committee, would help the Institution's police department...

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Borrello says the Governor has received the letter, but so far has not responded to the request.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Senator George Borrello.