WNY AmeriCorps awarded $3.4 million in grants
BUFFALO — A federal grant totaling more than $3.4 million will support the AmeriCorps Builds Lives through Education (ABLE) program in Western New York, U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins and The…
‘Heightened Drought Warning’ issued for WNY
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a “Heightened Drought Warning” for Western New York. The warning, issued Wednesday, includes more than just Western New…
State offers grant to combat ‘zombie homes’
ALBANY – A new grant initiative aims to address the growing statewide problem of so-called “zombie homes” – vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure…
Collins presents Spaatz Award to Warsaw Civil Air Patrol cadet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins recognizing Warsaw resident and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadet, Meghan Duell, with the General Carl A. Spaatz Award on Monday. The award, considered…
DiNapoli says Re-Charge NY system flawed
ALBANY — An audit released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli says that the New York Power Authority made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to…
NY27 candidates spar over Trump comments
All is fair in love and war … and politics, according to U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, who made an appearance today on MSNBC to defend Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s…
State bars sex offenders from playing Pokemon GO
ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to restrict sex offenders under community supervision from using Pokémon GO and…
Niagara County set to fast-track pistol permits for those in danger
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Niagara County leaders are pushing to implement new procedures to fast-track pistol permits for county residents with verifiable threats to their safety. “The right to self-defense…
Higgins calls gay blood ban ‘antiquated’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins applauded the FDA’s decision to review a ban on blood donations from sexually active gay men. The Food and Drug Administration announced today that…
Robert Moses Parkway assessment released
The Robert Moses North Design Report/Environmental Assessment has been released for public review by the Federal Highway Administration. Congressman Brian Higgins called the release a major milestone in removal of…