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…
Higgins, Gillibrand respond to CBO report on healthcare proposal
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins both issued statements today in response to a Congressional Budget Office report detailing the impact of the…
Local officials push for Great Lakes funding
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over 100 people from throughout the Great Lakes region, including several from Western New York are headed to Washington, DC this week for Great…
AMHERST TIMES: Congressman Chris Collins must open up to people in his district or lose
To be a member of Congress you must understand you are representing the people who live in your district. Your job is to find out what their needs are and…
Common Cause responds to Bharara’s firing
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — In response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Saturday, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY, released the following statement: “The…
Schneiderman updates legal guidance for “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – Today, in response to President Trump’s recent executive orders and Department of Homeland Security memoranda, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman updated his legal guidance to…
Schneiderman says Bharara ‘will be sorely missed’
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement regarding the recent firing of Preet Bharara as a U.S. Attorney: “Preet Bharara, like many…
Schumer questions decision to remove Bharara
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Friday he was “troubled to learn of reports of requests” from U.S. Attorneys “particluarly that of Preet…
Bharara fired after refusing to resign
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com Preet Bharara NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York was fired from his position after refusing to resign, he announced this…