Schneiderman rallies for early voting
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Attorney General Schneiderman, New York City elected officials, unions and grassroots organizations rallied at Foley Square to urge the New York State legislature to include…
Niagara County Legislator sponsors active shooter program
PRESS RELEASE NIAGARA FALLS—With concerns about student and workplace safety heightened by recent mass shootings, a Niagara County lawmaker is among those organizing a presentation on active shooters at a…
Higgins invites high school students to participate in Congressional Art Competition
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is issuing a call for art to local high school students interested in participating in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “Our…
Statement from A.G. Schneiderman on the passing of Louise Slaughter
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman released the following statement regarding the death of Louise Slaughter. “The passing of Representative Slaughter is a tremendous…
Higgins statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, issued the following press release regarding the passing of Rochester Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. It is with great sadness we learn of…
Gillibrand issues statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter: “I am deeply saddened that my dear friend and…
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter dies
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, DC — Western New York Congresswoman Rep. Louise Slaughter died this morning falling in her residence, her top aide said. The 88-year-old lawmaker had most recently served…
Brockport CSD Assistant Principal Named an Assistant Principal of the Year
ALBANY, N.Y. — Jerrod Roberts, assistant principal at A.D. Oliver Middle School in the Brockport Central School District, has been selected as a 2018 New York State Assistant Principal of…
Leading national organization honors U of R’s Timothy Quill with Lifetime Achievement Award
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y — The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) presented Timothy E. Quill, M.D., with its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, today at its…
AMHERST TIMES: Speed limits lowered on roads near Williamsville parks
AMHERST TIMES The Williamsville Village Board this week voted to reduce the speed limit on some streets that run along parks in the village. The Village Board on Monday agreed…