Erie Canal opened for the season
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the 2023 Navigation Season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic waterways.…
Niagara County issues ‘State of Emergency’ related to ‘immigrant crisis’
Hotel owners threatened with arrest for housing immigrants Following the proactive action taken by multiple counties in recent days, Niagara County today issued a state of emergency in relation to…
Reps. Langworthy, Balint introduce the Supporting All Producers Act of 2023 (SAP Act)
Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy alongside Congresswoman Becca Balint (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Supporting All Producers Act of 2023, also known as the SAP Act, which would ensure that the…
Community Beer Works to release Pride Ale
Community Beer Works — in partnership with the Pride Center of WNY — will release PRIDE Ale, “a juicy, hazy and super drinkable beer made to celebrate the cornerstone of…
Higgins among legislators to introduce bill condemning the ‘Great Replacement Theory’
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) reintroduced a resolution to condemn the white supremacist “Great Replacement Theory,” along with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford (NV-04),…
Lockport’s Windsor Village Market to hold Soul Sister Soiree
LOCKPORT — Windsor Village Market will hold a “Soul Sister Soiree” on Saturday, offering an opportunity for women to meet and support women entrepreneurs. Speakers, Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Crafting…
Local gas prices back off slightly
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.54, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.47. The New York State average is $3.67,…
Higgins, Meng introduce legislation to keep body armor from potential mass shooters
In advance of the one-year anniversary of the Tops Friendly Market grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Brain Higgins (D-NY) announced the reintroduction…
Rep. Langworthy votes to pass H.R 2, the “Secure the Border Act of 2023”
On the same day the Biden Administration allowed Title 42 to expire, Congressman Nick Langworthy voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023 that passed…
Rep. Langworthy announces winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition
CLARENCE — Congressman Nick Langworthy proudly announced today Alexis Ecker as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition whose colored pencil drawing will represent New York’s 23rd District in…