Work begins on next phase of Main Street project
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO – Today, Mayor Byron W. Brown announced that construction has begun on the fourth phase of downtown Buffalo’s Cars Sharing Main Street Project. Work is now underway…
Higgins stands with Veterans in opposition of the VA’s decision to close the Adult Day Health Care Program
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) stood with veterans, their families and local residents in opposition to the Veteran Administration Western New York Healthcare System’s plan to…
Higgins announces $163,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant for Western New York
PRESS RELEASE ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded a $163,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant by…
Congressman Higgins & County Executive Poloncarz announce over $4.15 million in Federal funding for Erie County
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Erie County has been awarded over $4.15 million in federal funding through the U.S.…
Cuomo announces $24 million investment to support Buffalo’s Waterfront transformation
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced three new projects to expand Buffalo’s waterfront and build on the region’s community and economic growth in order to…
Higgins issues statement on Collins’ arrest
PRESS RELEASE “The allegations included in the indictment against Rep. Chris Collins can be summed up in one word: shameful. “These charges, including insider trading, conspiracy to commit fraud, and…
Congressman Higgins announces August ‘Congress on Your Corner’ schedule
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of August. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite…
Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on Canadian newsprint tariffs reduction
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement regarding the Commerce Department’s reduction of Candian Newsprint tariffs: “The tariffs imposed on Canadian Newsprint by the US…
Higgins announces modernization of VA Western New York Healthcare System
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — VA Western New York Healthcare System is celebrating the renovation of inpatient unit 9D on Wednesday, August 1 at 10am at 3495 Bailey Avenue in…
Congressman Higgins presents Purple Heart to sister of Korean War soldier killed in action
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) presented the sister of United States Army Private First Class (PFC) Richard Harla with the Purple Heart and five additional military service medals earned…