Niagara County to give away COVID-19 at-home tests
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh today announced that Niagara County had received a shipment of COVID-19 at-home test kits from New York State and that the county will be…
Common Cause/NY Responds to Gov Hochul’s State of the State
NEW YORK — Today, in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State, Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause/NY, issued the following statement: “During her short tenure, Governor…
Gillibrand announces bipartisan bill to address retention of health care professionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the New York State health care system battles worker shortages and hospital strain, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a video press conference at 2 p.m.…
Justice Department Awards More Than $10M to WNY initiatives
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the Justice Department has awarded grant funding to 17 organizations totaling $10,369,180, to support criminal justice initiatives across the Western…
Common Cause/NY fires back at billionaire opposed to vote-by-mail
NEW YORK — Today, in response to news that Ron Lauder started a super PAC attacking voting by mail in New York, Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause/NY put…
Rep. Higgins Applauds Starbucks Workers on their Successful Effort to Unionize
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement congratulating Starbucks workers on their success in forming a union: “Every social justice movement in America has started from the ground up,…
Higgins Announces $1.2M for WNY Headquartered Compeer International
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a $1.2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative to Compeer International, based in Western New York. The award will…
AG James Delivers Up to $200 Million to Help New York Combat Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with opioid manufacturer Allergan Finance, LLC and its affiliates that would deliver up to $200 million to…
Congressman Higgins Announces Implementation of Pilot Records Database
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the latest milestone in an over 12-year fight to improve airline safety. Effective December 7, 2021 pilot records must now be filed through the Pilot…
Gov. Hochul announces homeowner assistance fund for those at risk of foreclosure, displacement
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is the first state in the nation to receive U.S. Department of the Treasury’s approval to launch its Homeowner Assistance Fund,…