Higgins to honor WNY Vietnam vets
In advance of Vietnam Veterans Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) will hold an event to honor Western New York Vietnam veterans and to provide information about services and benefits available…
Falling tree kills woman in Alexander
On February 20, 2023 at 9:50 A.M., Troopers out of SP Batavia responded to a report of a tree falling on a woman at WNY Gas & Stream Engine Association…
Rep. Higgins honors 100th birthday of WWII vet on House floor
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) celebrated the 100th birthday of World War II veteran Paul Woods, recognizing his distinguished military service. Despite experiencing segregation first-hand throughout his lifetime, Woods dedicated his…
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce $55M in federal grants for Kensington Expressway area
Kensington Expressway Construction In The 1960s Demolished 600+ Residential Properties, Destroyed the Tree-lined Humboldt Parkway, And Created A Barrier That Divided and Harmed East Buffalo Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law…
Poloncarz announces bid for re-election
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is hoping for four more years. In an email and accompanying YouTube video this morning, the three-term executive announced a bid for re-election. “As the…
Higgins Announces $500K in federal funding to support cancer screenings
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $500,000 awarded to the Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB). Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Higgins calls on Biden administration to fight Canadian tax on Americans
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on the Biden Administration to address Canada’s Underused Housing Tax in upcoming discussions with the Government of Canada. The new 1% tax on “vacant…
Niagara County reports three new deaths in its weekly COVID-19 update
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 seeks spring interns for Niagara Falls office
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) invites college students and graduate students interested in gaining valuable government experience to apply for an internship in our Niagara Falls office. Internships are available beginning…
AG James issues statement on upholding of contempt order against Donald Trump
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the Appellate Division, First Department ruled in favor of Attorney General James and upheld a ruling…