GCC’s 50th Commencement in the New Call Arena
STAFF REPORTS BATAVIA, N.Y. — Like a crescendo of a year-long concerto, Genesee Community College is fine-tuning all the logistics of its 50th Commencement Ceremony scheduled Sunday, May 20, 2018…
Congressman Higgins announces $136k in grants for Western New York art & cultural programs
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal grants provided through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $136,500 for the Western New York art and cultural community. “The…
Local residents chosen to be Rochester Institute of Technology commencement delegates
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Twenty-three graduation delegates will represent Rochester Institute of Technology’s colleges and degree-granting units during this year’s commencement and convocation ceremonies May 11-12. Delegates were selected…
NY Attorney General’s Office requests public comments as part of review of Fidelis sale
PRESS RELEASE Acting New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced today a request for public comment as part of the office’s review of the $3.75 billion sale of substantially all…
New York State Police Newsroom Notification: Another suspect arrested in a twenty gun burglary
PRESS RELEASE On May 9, 2018, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) out of SP Amity arrested Andrew P. Drexel, 18 of Ogden, NY for Burglary 2nd degree (C Felony).…
Independent Health is second highest ranked health plan
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING BUFFALO, N.Y. — Independent Health is the second highest ranked health insurance plan for member satisfaction in the New York region, according to J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S.…
Eleven Bulls named MAC Distinguished Scholar Athletes
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS CLEVELAND, O.H. — The Mid-American Conference announced today the Distinguished Scholar Athletes from the eight winter sports during this 2017-18 academic season as 152 students were…
Common Cause/NY calls on Legislature to appoint Barbara Underwood as Interim Attorney General
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK, N.Y. — Responding to news reports that acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood would not seek election if appointed by the Legislature, Common Cause/NY Executive Director Susan…
Congressman Collins applauds advancement of 25 bills addressing the opioid epidemic
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded yesterday’s advancement of 25 bills out of the Committee to help combat the…
Red Wings announce 2018 Hall of Fame Class
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Former infielders Garrett Jones and Joe “Poison” Brown will be inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 30 before the…