Higgins speaks at trade commission hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26) provided testimony at a United States International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing to stand up for U.S. workers negatively impacted by unfair trade…
Schneiderman calls EPA freeze ‘disturbing’
NEW YORK — New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman released a statement this afternoon following announcement that the Trump administration had issued a grant and contract freeze with respect…
YOUTUBE: All WNY Newscast 20170124
A whole lot of news, even more police news, some sports stuff, a little weather and some program notes. 7:10 worth of news today.
Collins re-introduces anti-wind turbine legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) was joined today by Congressmen Blake Farenthold (TX-27) and Walter B. Jones (NC-3) to introduce legislation that would curb the installation of wind…
Schneiderman joins coalition to defend Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman joined a group of 16 other attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene in a federal appeals case in order to defend the…
Ice Boom tugs have new winter home in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The New York Power Authority has completed construction on a new winter mooring site for its ice boom tugboat and barge at the extreme northern end of the…
Erie County prisoners to be enrolled in healthcare programs
BUFFALO – Inmates in Erie County without health insurance will be enrolled into government healthcare programs they may be eligible for, according to a new directive from Erie County Sheriff…
Higgins honors WWII vet
CHEEKTOWAGA — Nearly 74 years after entering the United States Army, Corporal Howard Tobin received the medals he earned while serving during World War II. Mr. Tobin accepted both French…
Collins backs Trump’s withdrawal from TPP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Americans across the country are…
Teenage troublemaker turns Fullbright scholar
As a teenager, Cassandra St. Vil, Buff State Class of ’05, was a troublemaker who ran away from home. She graduated from high school with just a 72.5 average. Yet…