Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts ends
After 24 years, the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts is no more. According to the organization’s Facebook page, fees that have been submitted by artists and vendors for this…
Buffalo celebrates the Edward M. Cotter
A celebration was held this afternoon at Mutual Riverfront Park to declare the day as Edward M. Cotter Day. Officials from the city, the Buffalo Fire Department and the Edward…
Rep. Higgins invites local students to submit artwork for Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Brian Higgins is inviting high school students living in the 26th Congressional District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece from each Congressional district is…
Niagara County extends bed tax agreement with Destination Niagara USA
The Niagara County Legislature this week voted to extend its agreement with Destination Niagara USA (formerly known as the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation) for another three years. Destination Niagara…
Happy Edward M. Cotter Day!
By official decree of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and the Common Council, today is Edward M. Cotter Day. It’s not exactly common to name a day after a boat but…
Higgins, LaHood, Cole and Tonko reintroduce bipartisan bill to improve care for Alzheimer’s patients
U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins (NY-26), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Tom Cole (OK-04), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced comprehensive legislation to help families across the country dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. H.R. 1637…
Congressman Higgins announces $933K to support new mobile health clinic operated by UB
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $933,800 in federal funding awarded to the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions. Secured by Congressman Higgins as part of the…
Fire behind Central Terminal ruled arson
The fire behind the Central Terminal on Monday night has been ruled an arson, according to the Buffalo Police Department. Fire investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident…
COVID-19 cases in Niagara County continue to decline
The Niagara County Department of Health today released its weekly COVID-19 update. The public is also encouraged to visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york for further information. This site contains state, regional and county…
Higgins, MacSwan hold ceremony recognizing Vietnam vets
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) along with Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan held a ceremony recognizing the service of Western New York Vietnam veterans. During the event, more than 75…