Deal reached in Albany on heroin, opioids
ALBANY — New York’s most powerful elected officials reached an accord today on legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid addiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this afternoon. The deal,…
Sunday alcohol restrictions eased
ALBANY — An agreement allowing alcohol sales before noon on Sunday has been reached between the governor’s office and legislative leaders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon. The agreement will…
Thruway Authority, Canal Corp. have new director
A former Connecticut mayor will serve as the new Executive Director for the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation, pending State Senate approval. Bill Finch was nominated Monday…
Schumer pushes for funding to get the lead out
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve $5.1 million in federal funding through two separate federal grant…
Slow Roll through the Heart of Hertel
BUFFALO — The Hertel Business Association has teamed up with Slow Roll Buffalo to bring the increasingly popular leisurely bike ride to North Buffalo. Participants in the the “Heart of…
Grand Island repaving project to start
GRAND ISLAND — A $6.5 million pavement resurfacing project on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) across the island is scheduled to begin next week, with preliminary work alongside the Thruway, including…
State flags to fly at half staff ‘in solidarity with the people of Florida’
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo today directed that all flags flying at state government buildings be lowered to half staff in respect of the 50 people who lost their lives…
Ortt pushes for Niagara County representation on NFTA
ALBANY – The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation that would ensure Niagara County residents have a voice on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) board, State Sen. Rob…
Niagara Power Vista unveils upgraded visitor center
LEWISTON — The New York Power Authority today re-opened its Power Vista visitor center at the Niagara Power Project, following an extensive renovation that includes cutting-edge interactive games and exhibits…
Bisons team up with local breweries for ‘Buffalo Brewer’s Series No. 2’
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Bisons have teamed up with Resurgence Brewing Co., Big Ditch Brewing Co., Community Beer Works and Consumer’s Beverages to offer a sequel to 2015’s popular “Buffalo…
