AMHERST TIMES: Coalition advocates for timely access to information
By Paul Wof AMHERST TIMES The Buffalo News recently did an article about a conflict of interest situation where contracts were awarded to a company. At the Thursday July 19th…
New York Army National Guard announces soldier reenlistments
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM, N.Y. — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment…
CSEA President Danny Donohue’s statement on the passing of Western Region President Florence ‘Flo’ Tripi
PRESS RELEASE ALBANY, N.Y. — “It is with the deepest sadness CSEA mourns the loss of Florence ‘Flo’ Tripi, President of CSEA’s Western Region. Flo was active in CSEA for…
ROAD CLOSURE: Water main break closes Akron Street in City of Lockport
STAFF REPORT LOCKPORT — Akron Street in closed between Davison Road and Royal Lane due to a water main break Officials suggest motorists use an alternate route of travel. No…
Congressman Higgins testifies before International Trade Commission on newsprint tariffs
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) during a hearing about their investigation on tariffs on the import of Canadian uncoated groundwood paper, used…
A.G. Underwood announces major prison sentence for repeated fraudster who scammed family and veterans
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the conviction of Franklin S. Marone, 55, of Queens, NY for multiple schemes to defraud – including…
A.G. Underwood and Gov. Cuomo announce lawsuit to protect New Yorkers from drastic tax deduction
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a lawsuit to protect New York and its taxpayers from…
Gillibrand urges Congress to pass CLEARR Act to improve drinking water for New Yorkers
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged Congress to pass the Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act, which would…
Common Cause says ‘case closed’ on Dean Skelos
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — In response to recent news that former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been found guilty in his corruption retrial, Sarah Goff, Associate Director…
Albion’s Maria Ostafew receives SUNY Oneonta scholarship to intern in Thailand
STAFF REPORTS ONEONTA, N.Y. — Maria Ostafew of Albion, NY, had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to Bangkok in June thanks to funding provided by SUNY Oneonta Auxiliary…