Gillibrand says she will fight new healthcare bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued a statement on Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a different healthcare and insurance bill.…
Schneiderman says he is ready to fight new immigration order
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement today concerning the most recent Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump with regards to immigration. Schneiderman said he…
NYSP Underwater Recovery Team training at Clarence Middle School
CLARENCE — The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team is currently holding a training session at the Clarence Middle School on Greiner Road. There are a large number of…
Ortt named as co-chair to Senate task force on workforce development
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, has been appointed as the new co-chairman of the Senate’s Task Force on Workforce Development. The Task Force aims to improve employee…
Watchdog groups call Cuomo’s oversight plan ‘stunningly inadequate’
NEW YORK — When Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s existing government contracting system offers sufficient and independent oversight of state contracting, government watchdog groups begged to differ. Citing a…
Higgins asks Amtrak CEO to advocate for Central Terminal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins is asking for Amtrak’s help in assuring that Buffalo’s new train station is located back where Buffalo’s old train station was located. The…
Erie County Jail personnel undergo crisis intervention training
BUFFALO — Approximately 30 deputies and corrections officers assigned to specific housing areas of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility began training today to addressing inmates…
Ice Boom removal underway
The New York Power Authority marine crews began removal of the Ice Boom for the 2016/17 ice season this morning. The Ice Boom had been in place since Dec. 23.…
600+ without power in Buffalo
BUFFALO — More than 600 National Grid customers in the city are currently without electricity. The power company says electricity should be restore to the 616 affected customers in the…
Gillibrand calls new immigration Executive Order ‘detrimental to our security’
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s updated Executive Order barring immigration from six majority Muslim countries: “President Trump’s updated…