Niagara County to hold outdoor career fair
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 7 at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. Approximately 60 companies with…
Higgins announces final passage of NOTAM Improvement Act
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced final House approval of the NOTAM Improvement Act (H.R. 346), sending the bill that addresses issues related to the January grounding of flights across the…
Poloncarz issues statement on asylum seekers being sent to Erie County
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement today regarding the possibility that families and individuals seeking asylum in the United States may be travelling to Erie County…
Open government coalition president says Common Council should ignore salary recommendations
New York Coalition For Open Government President Paul Wolf issued a press release regarding what he calls the “illegal formation of the Citizens Salary Review Commission.” Wolf said he would…
NYSP to honor fallen officers in Tuesday ceremony
New York State Police’s Troop A will hold their annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Tuesday. The 11 a.m. ceremony, at Troop A Headquarters, 4525 West Saile Drive, Batavia, will honor…
North Tonawanda DMV to open late on Tuesday, Lockport on Wednesday
Niagara County Clerk Joseph a. Jastrzemski today said that North Tonawanda Department of Vehicles Office (DMV) will not open until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The Lockport DMV will…
Poloncarz declines to issue emergency order on immigrants — calls it “morally repugnant’
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said via a statement today that he will not be issuing an executive order declaring an emergency on the issue of downstate immigrants being moved…
Rep. Higgins announces $480K for Lake Erie protection programs led by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $480,000 in federal funding for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to engage the Western New York community in the expansion of waterway monitoring and protection in the…
Erie Canal opened for the season
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the 2023 Navigation Season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic waterways.…
Reps. Higgins and Fitzpatrick introduce legislation improving access to human services and mental health support
U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of the Human Services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act. The bipartisan bill would increase funding for alternate resource,…