Erie County credit rating upgraded
The Erie County Division of Budget and Management, in conjunction with the Erie County Comptroller’s Office, has announced that the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (“KBRA”) has assigned a long-term…
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce $1.3M grant for Niagara University for WNY workforce development
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Brian Higgins today announced that Niagara University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant through the Economic…
Rep. Morelle highlights lower insulin prices taking effect
Congressman Joe Morelle announced today final provisions to lower the cost of insulin to $35 per month for Medicare recipients have taken effect this month. Congressman Morelle helped pass the…
Historic Sacred Heart school in Niagara Falls turned into affordable housing
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction of True Bethel Commons, a $15 million adaptive reuse of the vacant former historic Sacred Heart school, rectory and convent buildings on South…
Thin Man announces Elmwood location closing on Wednesday
Thin Man Brewery announced this evening on its social media that its Elmwood Avenue location will be closing in just two days. The notice from Thin Man, posted to its…
Rep. Langworthy demands answers for potential misuse of Homeland Security funds
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, over concerns regarding the distribution of funds through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)…
Rep. Langworthy announces $375K in grants for community development initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) is pleased to announce three grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for projects in Cattaraugus and Chemung counties totaling more than $375,000.…
Newfane barn fire under investigation
NEWFANE — On July 5th, 2023 at approximately 1934 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received multiple 911 Calls reporting an agricultural structure fire at 6781 Ridge Road…
Main Street fire ruled accident — no charges to be filed
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces today that no charges will be filed following an investigation into the fire at 743 Main Street that claimed the life of…
City of Buffalo to open cooling centers to combat oppressive heat
With temperatures approaching 90 degrees on Thursday, the following City of Buffalo cooling sites will be open as cooling centers. Here’s the list of City of Buffalo Splash Pads that…