Three adults and dog escape injury from Cambria fire
CAMBRIA — On May 30th 2023 at 0348 hours the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a Residential Structure Fire. It was reported that an…
Town of Tonawanda Police Officer hurt during traffic stop
A Town of Tonawanda Police Officer was injured Monday night during a traffic stop on Sheridan Parkside Drive. According to a social media post by TTPD, at approximately 8 p.m.…
Niagara Falls to be illuminated for Memorial Day
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that tonight, May 29, 2023, landmarks across New York State — including Niagara Falls — will be illuminated red, white, and blue to commemorate Memorial…
Rep. Langworthy votes for HALT Fentanyl Act to stop the spread of deadly fentanyl across US
Congressman Nick Langworthy today voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, a critical piece of legislation he co-sponsored that will help keep deadly fentanyl off our streets. The bill…
WNY Congressmembers lead bipartisan push urging US to address Canada’s Underused Housing Tax
In a bipartisan letter, members of Congress are urging the United States Secretary of State to work with the Government of Canada to find a solution to exempt Americans from…
Rep. Higgins announces approval of legislation increasing funding and supporting jobs for veterans
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the Veterans’ Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Act (S. 777) and the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET-TEC) Act (H.R.1669). The…
Erie County law enforcement to increase patrols for Memorial Day weekend
Members of local, county, and state law enforcement announced plans for increased enforcement and extra patrols as part of the state and national DWI Enforcement Campaign May 26 through May…
Low-cost hydropower award to create 160 jobs in Niagara Falls
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital…
State police to crack down on DWI and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day Weekend
The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period starts on Friday, May 26, 2023,…
Rep. Higgins co-leads the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act
Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) announced introduction of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act (H.R. 1785). The bipartisan legislation expands and enhances the federal Historic Tax Credit program.…