WWII vet honored on 71st anniversary of war’s end
BUFFALO — As the nation marked the 71st anniversary of the end of World War II on Friday, U.S. Rep Brian Higgins presented United States Navy veteran Leo Andrew Wabick…
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to honor 19th Amendment
BUFFALO — A bipartisan Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission plans to establish a Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of 19th Amendment…
Disaster declaration for WNY counties enables aid for farmers
ALBANY — Twenty-four counties in New York — including all of Western New York — have been designated as a natural disaster area by the federal government as a result…
State offers guidance to schools on anti-bullying act
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and New York State Education Department Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia today released guidance and model materials to aid school districts in complying…
State partners with WNY hospitals to study sleep safety for babies
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is partnering with four Western New York hospitals on a study aimed at preventing sleep-related infant deaths. In 2014,…
Niagara County libraries benefit from $62.5K in aid
Niagara County libraries got a boost today in the form of $62.500 in state aid. The funds, secured by State Sen. Rob Ortt as part of this year’s budget, will…
Showplace Theater to have fall grand re-opening
BUFFALO — The Showplace Theater has announced that following a lengthy closing, it is nearly ready for a grand re-opening. The Grant Street theater announced Monday on its Facebook page…
Citizens United suit against New York is dismissed
NEW YORK – A lawsuit filed by a not-for-profit political agency against New York State which sought to allow the agency — Citizens United — to keep its donor list…
Ortt requests assistance for Lockport business ravaged by fire
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt has asked for assistance from the Small Business Association for High Tread International, the Lockport company ravaged by fire earlier this month. Ortt penned…
Harlem Road Bridge work begins Monday
Work will begin Monday on a $10.3 million project to replace the Harlem Road Bridge in the towns of Cheektowaga and West Seneca. The project is part of a $518…