Childhood cancer bill passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Childhood cancer has an enemy in the U.S. House of Representatives, as the lower body of Congress approved H.R. 3381, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and…
Lyme disease bill would combat public health threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the passage of legislation that would take important steps to combat tick-borne diseases, which remain a significant public health threat in…
Attorney general’s office says New York election system flawed, proposes changes
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the results of his office’s statewide inquiry into widespread voter complaints received before, during, and after the April 2016 presidential…
Holster maker to get power allocation, move from Buffalo to Wheatfield
LOCKPORT—Niagara County economic development officials and the leader of the County Legislature’s governing Majority Caucus hailed a Wednesday decision by the county’s power proceeds board to approve a 75-kilowatt power…
Gillibrand to oppose waiver for Mattis’ appointment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he will…
Higgins writes letter to House Democratic leadership on behalf of Roswell Park Cancer Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, sent a letter to House Democratic leadership on Wednesday, urging them to help ensure the nation’s cancer centers are not harmed with…
Collins introduces legislation to blow back wind turbines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today introduced legislation that would curb the installation of wind turbines in close proximity to military installations, such as the Niagara Falls Air…
Gallivan, Kearns oppose moving CPC
WEST SENECA — State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, R-Elma, and Assemblyman Michael Kearns, D-West Seneca, joined members of the Western New York (WNY) State Legislature Delegation in calling on Gov.…
Buffalo State expert: Tips on talking to kids post-election
For many parents, the emotional roller coaster that was the 2016 election didn’t end on November 9. Regardless of how they voted, they’re grappling with how to talk with their…
Higgins pushes for Central Terminal train station
BUFFALO — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins issued a letter Wednesday to the Lead Facilitator and fellow members of the ad-hoc committee on the location of Buffalo’s new intercity passenger rail…