Byron Brown to seek fourth term
BUFFALO — Mayor Byron Brown will seek a fourth term as mayor of Buffalo, he announced Monday afternoon at a rally, flanked by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Lt.…
Ortt questions voter registration drive by state-sponsored youth program
ALBANY — State Sens. Rob Ortt and Tom Croci are asking the state Department of Labor to look into what they say is a questionable politically-charged matter involving the state’s…
Dyster praises Cuomo, pans planned Goat Island hotel in press release
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement released today but said a more suitable location could be found for a planned hotel…
Hawley expresses support for local libraries
BATAVIA — Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, has signed on to a letter to the Speaker of the Assembly, Carl Heastie strongly encouraging the full funding of libraries in this year’s…
Schneiderman calls new EPA head ‘dangerously unqualified’
NEW YORK — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on the confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: “Today, Congress confirmed a…
State warns of tax scams
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo today warned New York tax preparers and human resources professionals of new scams aimed at stealing confidential client and employee information after the New York…
WNYer to lead White House communications
WASHINGTON D.C. — Former Western New Yorker Mike Dubke will head the White House communications department, according to several national media sources. Dubke, founder of Crossroads Media, a GOP firm…
Thompson takes plea deal in voting fraud case
BUFFALO — Political activist Rus Thompson, accused of voting in Grand Island while residing in Niagara Falls in 2015, reached a plea agreement Thursday with the Erie County District Attorney’s…
Higgins says potential changes at EPA would be devastating to Western New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) says Western New York and the Country would have a great deal to lose if actions are taken to dismantle or eliminate the…
House Cancer Caucus leaders pledge collaboration on the fight against cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The co-chairs of the House of Representatives Cancer Caucus, Congressmembers Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo; Charlie Dent R-Pa.; Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.; and Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., are teaming up for…