Ortt named to Senate Energy Committee
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, has been named as a member of the Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications. Temporary President of the state Senate and Majority…
ALERT: Scattered power outages sweep region
NYSEG and National Grid customers throughout parts of Western New York are in the dark as winds down trees and wreak havoc on power lines. Nearly 1,800 NYSEG customers in…
ALERT: Skyway closed due to high winds
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Skyway is closed as of 10:30 p.m. due to the ongoing high wind warning. There are currently several sections of the I-90 with a “no empty…
Ryan to hold rally opposing Ciminelli development on Elmwood
BUFFALO — Assemblyman Sean Ryan is holding a rally at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bidwell Parkway and Elmwood Avenue to show opposition for a planned development by Ciminelli Real Estate.…
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Cuomo outlines ‘New York Promise’ agenda
BUFFALO — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo proposed the “New York Promise” agenda on Monday – a sweeping, unprecedented package of reforms he says will advance principles of social justice, affirm…
Ortt secures funding for Niagara Falls air base
New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, a member of the Standing Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, announced he secured $150,000 as part of the 2016-17 state budget…
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Cheektowaga
The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the January 7 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Rafferty’s at 2794 Harlem Road in Cheektowaga. The winning…
Higgins announces application period for SAFER grants
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the application window for grants provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) program is now open. “The…
State sues dietary supplement maker of Prevagen, claiming false advertising
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission, his office has filed a lawsuit against dietary supplement maker Quincy Bioscience, LLC…