Watchdog group says Cuomo must try harder on voting reforms
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — In response to a comment today from Governor Cuomo in which he said he would “try like heck” to address voting reform after the…
New York Bar Assn. says legal services funding is needed
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com ALBANY — The New York State Bar Association decries President Trump’s budget proposal to eliminate funding for the Legal Services Corporation. “It would devastate the ability of…
Members of New York’s GOP delegation applaud Collins, Faso proposal on Medicaid
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the New York GOP Congressional delegation, including Representatives Chris Collins (NY-27), Tom Reed (NY-23), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and John…
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…