Canal lift bridges to get updates
ALBANY — A pair of lift bridges in Orleans and Monroe counties will be rehabilitated as part of the state’s five-year Department of Transportation capital plan. The $7.8 million in…
Fishers Fire Dept. awarded $650K grant
FISHERS — The Fishers Fire Department has been awarded $653,728 in federal funding through a Department of Homeland Security SAFER grant. The grant, announced Thursday by U.S. Rep. Chris Collins,…
Darien VFD awarded federal grant
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Darien Volunteer Fire Department will receive $134,443 in federal funding, U.S. Rep Chris Collins announced on Thursday. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland…
Amendment protects Great Lakes water
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative — including an amendment to protect against the diversion of water away from the Great Lakes — has gained…
Niagara County GOP chair backs Norris
LOCKPORT — Niagara County Republican Chairman Scott Kiedrowski is backing the candidacy of Michael J. Norris for the 144th District State Assembly seat. Norris, former GOP chairman and Board of…
Norris aims to replace retiring Corwin
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Town of Lockport Attorney and former Niagara County Republican Chairman Mike Norris threw his proverbial hat into the ring today to replace outgoing Assemblywoman Jane Corwin…
East Avon Fire Dept. to receive federal grant
The East Avon Fire Dept. will receive a $28,353 federal grant, Congressman Chris Collins announced. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant…
Corwin to leave state Assembly
ALBANY — State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin will leave the Assembly at the end of the year, when her fourth term in office expires. The Clarence Republican announced the decision Tuesday…
ALERT: Waiver process introduced for duck races
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today a waiver process to allow charitable organizations to hold gaming fundraisers — include duck races — on the state-owned Erie Canal. State Sen. Rob Ortt,…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…