Drone inspects Niagara Ice Boom for first time
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has partnered with a Canadian utility on the first-ever inspection by a drone of the ice boom between Lake Erie and the Niagara River…
Higgins recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) entered remarks into the Congressional Record in recognition of International Holocaust Day, observed today. Higgins said, “This is a time to mourn the…
Schneiderman to join federal lawsuit against NYC Board Of Elections
NEW YORK CITY– Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office would seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the New York City Board of Elections (“NYCBOE”),…
Air base rep. re-affirms wind farm wouldn’t affect current operations
NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION — A proposed wind farm along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Somerset and Yates will not affect current operations of the 914th Airlift Wing at…
Groundbreaking held for Scajaquada Creek restoration project
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place for a $2.8 million project to restore Scajaquada Creek between Main Street and Elmwood Avenue to resolve long-standing issues with odor, trash, flooding and other…
T-Shirts Document Pride, Courage, and Hope
T-shirts from the Dr. Madeline Davis LGBTQ Archive of Western New York are now included in a national digital exhibit, Wearing Gay History. The digitized images were created by Hope…
YOUTUBE: All WNY Newscast 20170126
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State settles with computer manufacturer after massive data breach
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a settlement with Acer Service Corporation (“Acer”), a computer manufacturer based in Taiwan, after a data breach of its website…
Republican lawmakers introduce anti-wind legislation
ALBANY — New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-Lockport, have introduced legislation to their respective chambers banning wind turbines from being erected within 40…
Schneiderman speaks out on Trump executive order regarding sanctuary cities
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order regarding “sanctuary cities”: “The President lacks the constitutional authority to cut…