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…
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…