DiNapoli says Re-Charge NY system flawed
ALBANY — An audit released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli says that the New York Power Authority made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to…
Canal lift bridges to get updates
ALBANY — A pair of lift bridges in Orleans and Monroe counties will be rehabilitated as part of the state’s five-year Department of Transportation capital plan. The $7.8 million in…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Deal reached in Albany on heroin, opioids
ALBANY — New York’s most powerful elected officials reached an accord today on legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid addiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this afternoon. The deal,…
Sunday alcohol restrictions eased
ALBANY — An agreement allowing alcohol sales before noon on Sunday has been reached between the governor’s office and legislative leaders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon. The agreement will…
Ortt-sponsored bill would punish child neglect, mistreatment
ALBANY – The New York State Senate today passed legislation sponsored by North Tonawanda Republican Sen. Rob Ortt designed to help ensure appropriate punishment for cruel and repeated mistreatment of…
Ortt honors Town of Niagara veteran
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt honored United States Air Force veteran Ron Bassham, 81, during a special ceremony in the state’s capital on Tuesday. The Town of Niagara resident…
Corwin welomes local 4-H group to Albany
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, R-Clarence, welcomed students from Erie and Niagara counties’ Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H to the Assembly Chamber this week. The students –Valerie Weisbeck, Isabella Thomas, Lily…
Corwin needles Assembly leadership on heroin epidemic inaction
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, R-Clarence, urged the Assembly Majority today to tackle the heroin and opioid epidemic as an urgent “end of session” priority. Citing statistics that show overdose…
State Senate addresses heroin epidemic with 22 bills
ALBANY — On the heels of a New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction report released today, the New York State Senate passed 22 pieces…