$60K allocated to Genesee County libraries
Six Genesee County libraries will each receive $10,000 in state funding to enhance services to their respective communities, state Sen. Michael H. Ranzenhofer announced this week. “I am pleased to…
NFTA granted nearly $5M for ‘Go Buffalo Mom’ program
BUFFALO — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) will receive $468,566 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support the Go Buffalo Mom program to assist low-income, high-risk pregnant women…
TOMMUNIST: Revised New York State flag revealed
In light of recent events revealed here and here, the coat of arms as featured on the New York State seal and flag have been revised to better reflect the…
TOMMUNIST: Erie County legislators pass law requiring Poloncarz to personally pave roads
After shifting the blame to the county executive for poor road conditions on Conner Road in the Town of Clarence, the Erie County Legislature have passed a law requiring that…
Greater Rochester International Airport awarded nearly $40 M
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester International Airport was awarded $39.8 million in funding to activate the airport’s $63.4 million transformation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement this morning. “This project…
Peace Bridge air quality reported to meet federal standards
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the results of an extensive air monitoring study conducted on the west side of Buffalo near…
Buffalo State professor discusses political polls
Peter Yacobucci, associate professor of political science, relies on political polls for his work. “But you can never rely on just one poll,” he said. “And a major, unexpected event…
Gallivan appointed to counter-terrorism task force
ALBANY — State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan has been appointed to the Senate Majority Task Force on Counterterrorism and Public Protection. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan announced the creation of…
Two local airports to receive federal funds
Two Western New York airports will receive nearly $900,000 from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport located in Chautauqua County will receive $745,750…
Ortt appointed to counter-terrorism task force
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt has been appointed as a member of the Senate Majority Task Force on Counterterrorism and Public Protection. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan announced the…