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George Borrello
stated on May 11, 2020 in a press release:

“Infection rates in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties have consistently been among the lowest in the state.”

By Michael Hogan • June 12, 2020
American Automobile Association
stated on April 27, 2020 in a news report:

“New York is one of only 12 states where the average gallon of gas costs more than $2.00.”

By Michael Hogan • May 8, 2020
Lovely Warren
stated on April 8, 2020 in a press conference:

Racial comparisons on coronavirus statistics in Monroe County, N.Y., show that the impact on minorities is “basically on par, a little bit up, from the population numbers,” meaning that “we don’t see that disparity as much here.”

By Michael Hogan • April 23, 2020