A.G. Schneiderman announces Election Day hotline
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reminded voters that his office has created a hotline to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues and barriers…
Niagara County names land bank directors
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — Niagara County lawmakers publicly announced the membership of the board of directors of the county’s new land bank Tuesday night. The Niagara-Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp.,…
PRESS RELEASE: Sens. Gillibrand, Collins introduce bipartisan amendment to protect transgender service members
PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan amendment today that would prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from removing qualified…
A.G. Schneiderman offers statement on anniversary of 9/11 attacks
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement today on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “As New Yorkers and Americans, we stand…
AMHERST TIMES: No pay raises in 2018 for Amherst’s elected officials
AMHERST TIMES There are no pay raises planned for Amherst’s elected officials in 2018. Last year the Town Board in a 3-2 bipartisan vote approved 40 percent raises for council…
AMHERST TIMES: The signs of the time, the first primary is September 12th
AMHERST TIMES The world of political signs has begun to descend upon the Town of Amherst. What rules govern political signs? According to the August 29th edition of The Buffalo…
ALERT: Two BPD officers injured in crash
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Buffalo Police officials say that two BPD officers and a civilian were injured in a crash at Bailey Avenue and Doat Street. The announcement came via…
Higgins applauds action on Grand Island tolls
PRESS RELEASE Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins: “The people of Grand Island and Western New York spoke up and demanded action on the Grand Island tolls, and we are grateful…
AMHERST TIMES: Williamsville to Mill and Repave 12 Streets This Month
AMHERST TIMES A dozen streets in the Village of Williamsville will be milled and repaved this month, officials said. They are: Two alleyways between Eagle Street and Swan Place; Belmont…
ALERT: Paladino removed from Buffalo School Board
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY — Carl Paladino will no longer be a member of the Buffalo Board of Education, according to the school board’s attorney. State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia made…