Buffalo State hosts Synacor Hackathon this weekend
BUFFALO — Got code? Student teams are invited to participate in Synacor’s first hackathon contest, from 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Buffalo…
Higgins announces January ‘Congress on Your Corner’ schedule
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced his office’s “Congress on Your Corner” schedule for the month of January. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites…
Schneiderman releases statement on Fiat Chrysler report
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on Fiat Chrysler: “I am deeply troubled by evidence presented by the EPA today concerning Fiat Chrysler’s alleged…
State investigation results in return of $22.5 Million in feed overcharged to Citi customers
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the resolution of a four-year investigation of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (CGMI), a subsidiary of Citigroup, that revealed that CGMI…
Collins, Stefanik introduce legislation to assist WNY farmers
U.S. Reps Chris Collins (NY-27) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Family Farm Relief Act of 2017, legislation to move the H-2A Agricultural Visa program from the Department of…
Higgins named to Ways & Means, Budget committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has been selected to serve on the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest committee in Congress dating back to…
Niagara County to host Foreign Trade Zone Symposium.
Niagara County has reactivated Foreign Trade Zone #34. The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency and Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will host a free symposium at 9 a.m. Jan. 25…
Higgins pushes flight safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Flight 3407 families attend Senate confirmation hearings considering the next Secretary of Transportation, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) stood on the House of Representatives Floor stressing the…
Schwandt to resign as N.T. Alderwoman
North Tonawanda Alderwoman-at-Large Catherine Schwandt has announced that she will be resigning from her elected position with the city to pursue a full-time opportunity with the New York Power Authority.…
Schneiderman comments on Volkswagen settlement
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement regarding the settlement announced today between Volkswagen and the federal government. Last year, Attorney General Schneiderman announced a…