Kids Korner program at Buffalo VA extended
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama has signed legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, which will allow for the Kids Korner program at the Buffalo VA…
Congressmen Collins, Katko voice opposition to Lake Ontario shoreline plan
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman John Katko (NY-24) continued to voice their strong opposition to the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Plan for the 2016 Fiscal…
Water Resources Development Act includes $300 M for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) providing $300 million in funding for Great Lakes projects, has passed Congressional approval, according to U.S. Rep…
Niagara Falls methadone clinic to receive $150,000 in state aid
NIAGARA FALLS — The Northpointe Council’s methadone clinic at the Trott Access Center will receive $150,000 in state funding to assist with an expansion project, state Sen. Rob Ortt announced…
DOT to start construction on 990 in Erie County
AMHERST — New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll announced that work will begin next week on an $18.3 million highway rehabilitation project to improve the…
Higgins continues push for new Buffalo train station
Earlier this week Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner calling for a portion of the $25 million allocated for the…
Drug disposal pouches available at Ranzenhofer’s office
WILLIAMSVILLE — A limited number of Deterra Drug Deactivation Systems are now available at the District Office of State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer. The drug disposal pouches offer an effective,…
77 things to watch for during tonight’s debate
If you’re tuning in to tonight’s debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, there are 77 things to watch — or listen for. That’s if you’re playing 2016 Presidential Debate…
Higgins says planning should begin now for new Buffalo train station
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) points to the recent deterioration of the Buffalo Amtrak Station as an urgent reminder that Western New York can do much better. In a letter to…
North Park Theatre to hold debate watch
BUFFALO — Monday night’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is being billed as “the biggest debate of our generation.” Whether that proves to be true or not,…