Higgins issues statement on Collins’ arrest
PRESS RELEASE “The allegations included in the indictment against Rep. Chris Collins can be summed up in one word: shameful. “These charges, including insider trading, conspiracy to commit fraud, and…
A.G. Underwood urges SEC to toughen protection of retail investors
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood—leading a coalition of 17 Attorneys General—filed comments urging the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to strengthen its…
Collins’ lawyers issue statement on his arrest
PRESS RELEASE “We will answer the charges filed against Congressman Collins in Court and will mount a vigorous defense to clear his good name. It is notable that even the…
ALERT: U.S. Rep. Collins indicted on insider trading charges
STAFF REPORTS Congressman Chris Collins, R-Clarence, was indicted this morning on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and making false statements. Collins’ son Cameron Collins was also charged, as was…
Rochester student named semifinalist in international marketing competition
STAFF REPORTS LITTLE ROCK, A.R. — Brennen Boose of Rochester, NY, a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been named a semifinalist in the 2017-18 Collegiate…
Niagara County uses Grigg-Lewis Grant to digitally preserve historic newspapers
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Thanks to the generosity of a local charitable trust, Niagara County historians have digitally preserved 28,000 newspaper pages, many the only known surviving copies, County…
A.G. Underwood announces appointment of Cynthia Hanawalt as new Chief of Investor Protection Bureau
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the appointment of Cynthia Hanawalt as Chief of the Investor Protection Bureau for the Office of the…
A.G. Underwood announces tenant restitution process for those affected by Steven Croman
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced that tenants who live or formerly lived in buildings owned by New York City landlord…
URMC scientist seeks solutions for cancer patients with dry mouth
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For several years, Wilmot Cancer Institute scientist Catherine Ovitt, Ph.D., has been investigating ways to protect and regenerate the salivary gland, which can be damaged during radiation…
Congressman Higgins announces August ‘Congress on Your Corner’ schedule
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of August. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite…