Gov. Hochul announces $830M in capital investments
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards under the state’s ReCharge NY program to 21 firms that will spur…
Low-cost hydropower award to create 160 jobs in Niagara Falls
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital…
Power Vista Spring Eggstravaganza slated for Saturday
LEWISTON — An Eggstravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road. The Eggstravaganza is full of free, family-friendly…
Power authority sequesters essential staff to ensure power for state
As of Sunday, Dec. 27, New York Power Authority (NYPA) transmission control center operators in the Mohawk Valley have begun sequestering in place, meaning essential staff will work their shifts…
NY State Parks announce the completion of the West River Shoreline
PRESS RELEASE The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) announced today that work to convert the former West River Parkway into a multi- use recreational…
Exciting work underway along Buffalo’s Outer Harbor
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Empire State Development Vice President of Waterfront Development Steven Ranalli were joined by…
UPDATE: Campaign to save historic Erie Canal vessels
STAFF REPORTS The Preservation League of New York State is continuing to add signatures to a petition to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that provide…
Historic Erie Canal vessels threatened by NYPA shutdown
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY, N.Y. — The Preservation League of New York State is seeking support for its efforts to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that…
As Buffalo’s NYPA settlement reaches halfway point, Higgins calls for Waterfront investment
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — As Buffalo’s federal relicensing settlement with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) reaches the halfway point, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is advocating for a focused…
Higgins welcomes NYPA investment in Greenway projects
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) celebrated $2 million in investments in Buffalo & Erie County Greenway projects made possible through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) relicensing agreement with…