Grant to fund water quality study around Gallagher Pier
BUFFALO — A New York Sea Grant will fund an innovative study to identify water quality in the area around Gallagher Pier on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins…
Contract awarded to restore Seneca Bluffs natural habitat park
BUFFALO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has awarded a $1.34 million contract to Tidewater Inc. of Elkridge, MD to restore aquatic and nearshore habitat at…
Second bike ferry opens at Buffalo waterfront
BUFFALO — Record-breaking crowds at Buffalo Inner and Outer harbors — combined with an increased interest in pedal-powered transportation — makes for overflow capacity on the city’s bike ferry. Now…
Higgins pushes Grand Island greenway plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins has filed formal comments with the New York State Parks Commissioner expressing support for the preferred alternative option for the West River Greenway…
Ground broken on new NF skate park
NIAGARA FALLS — Before you can skate, someone has to shovel. That shoveling was done today as Mayor Paul Dyster, U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, representatives from the U.S. Department of…
WNY AmeriCorps awarded $3.4 million in grants
BUFFALO — A federal grant totaling more than $3.4 million will support the AmeriCorps Builds Lives through Education (ABLE) program in Western New York, U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins and The…
Higgins calls gay blood ban ‘antiquated’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins applauded the FDA’s decision to review a ban on blood donations from sexually active gay men. The Food and Drug Administration announced today that…
Robert Moses Parkway assessment released
The Robert Moses North Design Report/Environmental Assessment has been released for public review by the Federal Highway Administration. Congressman Brian Higgins called the release a major milestone in removal of…
State to study Skyway alternatives
BUFFALO — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has agreed to a full and formal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to examine alternatives to the Buffalo Skyway, U.S. Rep.…
Amendment protects Great Lakes water
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative — including an amendment to protect against the diversion of water away from the Great Lakes — has gained…