Kennedy gets Dem nod in NY26 race
The Erie County Democratic committee unanimously endorsed state Senator Tim Kennedy to carry their torch in the 26th Congressional District seat soon to be vacated by Congressman Brian Higgins. Kennedy
Byron Brown opts against Congressional run
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced today that he will not run for election in the soon-to-be vacated 26th Congressional District. Brown said, “After careful consideration and discussing with
Poloncarz opts out of Congressional race
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced today that he would not be seeking the soon-to-be vacated Congressional seat currently held by Brian Higgins. Higgins announced in early November that he
Poloncarz issues statement on Higgins leaving office in February
Recently re-elected Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a statement this morning upon after it was made public that longtime Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins would be leaving his post in
Brian Higgins to step down from Congressional seat in February
Longtime Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) announced plans to leave Congress in February of 2024. Congressman Higgins shared the news at an event in Buffalo and released the…
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce $1.3M grant for Niagara University for WNY workforce development
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Brian Higgins today announced that Niagara University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant through the Economic
Rep. Higgins announces $100K in federal funding for Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission has been awarded $100,000 in federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Rep. Higgins says northern border management is in disarray, calls for immediate shift of resources
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and
Congressman Higgins testifies before Canada’s House of Commons urging relief to Americans impacted by underused housing tax
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, appeared before Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade to urge the Government of Canada to exclude Americans,
Reps. Higgins, Langworthy call on EDA to choose WNY as regional technology and innovation hub site
Western New York Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) are calling on the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) to choose Western & Central New York as a national
