Former Dunkirk mayor sentenced for misusing campaign funds
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Former City of Dunkirk Mayor Richard L. Frey, 85, of Dunkirk, who was convicted of wire fraud involving a scheme to defraud his mayoral campaign and…
Ortt calls workers’ compensation action ‘an important step forward’
PRESS RELEASE State Senator Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, today issued the following statement after the New York State Workers’ Compensation board announced it is reducing rates by 4.5 percent, which…
Common Cause/NY issues statement on New Yorkers United Together
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — In response to news reports that the Governor and his allies have established yet another outside fundraising entity, Common Cause/NY Executive Director, Susan Lerner, released…
AFL-CIO roundtable focuses on Buffalo development, workforce needs
PRESS RELEASE The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) was in Western New York for a roundtable discussion focusing on Buffalo’s development and workforce development needs. The roundtable was hosted by…
Gillibrand delivers Democratic Weekly Address
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – New York’s junior senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address, ahead of Mother’s Day and in the wake of the debate on Trumpcare happening…
Common Cause/NY calls for investigation into Senate lulus
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY released the following statement: “Today’s New York Times report that the Senate filed fraudulent documents to secure lulus…
WNY politicians push for changes at Grand Island bridges
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), New York State Senator Chris Jacobs (SD-60), Assemblymember Angelo Morinello (AD-145), and Grand Island Supervisor Nate McMurray are together pushing for conversion to cashless…
Amherst Conservative Party makes endorsements
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST — Amherst Conservative party met Wednesday evening to interview and endorse candidates who represent Conservative values for the Nov. 2017 election. The committee endorsed by secret ballot:…
Schneiderman issues statement on “Election Integrity” commission
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement: “No matter how many times President Trump claims otherwise, voter fraud is an imaginary problem. In…