Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of March. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
“Constituent service is an important part of what we do,” said Congressman Higgins. “Through Congress on Your Corner we visit communities across the district to make connecting with our office even easier for residents.”
During Congress on Your Corner, residents have the opportunity to talk directly with someone from Congressman Higgins’ office about federal matters they may need assistance with. Issues discussed often include Social Security, veteran benefits or medals, passports, federal student aid, or small business assistance.
Below is a list of upcoming sites and events:
Thursday, March 16 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Amherst Senior Center
370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst
Monday, March 20 – 1:30-3:30pm
Town of Wheatfield Community Center
2790 Church Road, Wheatfield
***This is a Vietnam Veterans Ceremony and PACT Act Outreach Event.
The ceremony will begin at 1:30pm. Vietnam Veterans wishing to participate and receive a commemorative pin must RSVP by calling Congressman Higgins’ office at 716-852-3501 or by registering online at: https://tinyurl.com/HigginsMarchVet.
From 2:30pm to 3:30pm local agencies and service providers, including Niagara County Veterans Service Agency, NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, the VA Western New York Healthcare System, the Wheatfield Veterans Memorial Committee, Military Order of the Purple Heart and others, will be available to answer questions about the PACT Act or other veteran benefits and opportunities. No RSVP required for this portion of the event.
Thursday, March 23 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Valley Community Center
93 Leddy Street, Buffalo
Saturday, March 25 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Niagara County Community College Main Gym
3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn
***This is a WNY LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fair hosted by Niagara Pride.
Thursday, March 30 -10:00am-1:00pm
Lockport VA Clinic
5725 S. Transit Road, Lockport
***This is a special VA PACT ACT Outreach Event hosted by the VA WNY Healthcare System.
Residents can also reach Congressman Higgins’ office in Erie County by calling 716-852-3501 or in Niagara County at 716-282-1274.
