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…
Schneiderman issues statement on Puzder’s withdrawal from Labor Secretary consideration
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement Wednesday on the withdrawal of Andrew Puzder’s nomination or Labor Secretary, saying that Puzder “had no business running the…
Reed opposes vote to push President Trump to release tax returns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted with fellow Republicans on the committee to reject a Democratic proposal requesting that…
Higgins, others express concern over proposed biometric screening requirements
As the critical relationship between the United States and Canada is in the spotlight after Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s visit to Washington, D.C., several members of the House of…