WNY’s Caputo a topic in Comey hearing
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major Congressional hearing today had a hint of Western New York in it as former Trump campaign aid, WBEN talk show host…
Collins distances himself from Trump budget but gives president ‘a solid A’ on CNN broadcast
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins declared his support for Meals on Wheels and distanced himself from the White House Budget Blueprint issued today, but…
Higgins says Trump budget delivers a ‘black-and-blue’ print on WNY
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins said the White House Budget Blueprint, released today, delivers a devastating blow to Western New York families and the local…
Collins says he has ‘several concerns’ with Trump budget
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins released a statement today saying President Donald Trump’s budget shows the president “is committed to keeping the promises he made to…
Schneiderman leads push against federal vehicle emissions rollback
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of states in expressing opposition to President Trump’s action that directs federal agencies to…
Schneiderman calls Hawaii ruling on Trump travel ban ‘another victory for the Constitution’
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement today following Wednesday’s stay by the District Court of Hawaii against the newly worded travel ban sought…
Gillibrand calls budget proposal ‘irresponsible’
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today issued a statement on President Donald J. Trump’s budget proposal, calling it “irresponsible.” Gillibrand’s statement follows: “The President’s budget…
Ortt votes for one-house budget plan
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com ALBANY– State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, today voted in favor of the state Senate’s one-house budget plan, kicking off negotiations with the Assembly and Governor for…
Collins to appear on CNN’s ‘The Messy Truth’
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com U.S. Rep. Chris Collins NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins who had been chastised on an electronic billboard for not meeting with constituents in a…
Schneiderman lays out suit against new immigration ban
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has formally filed suit against President Trump’s second immigration ban, joining Washington State’s lawsuit in the Western…