Ortt plans to unveil college affordability bill
BROCKPORT – State Sen. Rob Ortt will make an announcement on Monday at SUNY Brockport regarding a college affordability bill he plans to introduce to the New York State Senate.…
Higgins joins in on House sit-in
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins is one of a number of Congressional Democrats participating in a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives. Higgins took to…
Deal reached in Albany on heroin, opioids
ALBANY — New York’s most powerful elected officials reached an accord today on legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid addiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this afternoon. The deal,…
Sunday alcohol restrictions eased
ALBANY — An agreement allowing alcohol sales before noon on Sunday has been reached between the governor’s office and legislative leaders, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this afternoon. The agreement will…
Higgins’ staff to meet with constituents
Staff from Congressman Brian Higgins’ office will be available to meet with constituents in the 26th Congressional District on four occasions in the next nine days as part of the…
Thruway Authority, Canal Corp. have new director
A former Connecticut mayor will serve as the new Executive Director for the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation, pending State Senate approval. Bill Finch was nominated Monday…
Port of Rochester marina has ‘official’ opening
ROCHESTER — A mass of public officials — including Gov. Andrew Cuomo — were on hand today to announce the grand opening of the marina at the Port of Rochester.…
Schumer pushes for funding to get the lead out
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve $5.1 million in federal funding through two separate federal grant…
State flags to fly at half staff ‘in solidarity with the people of Florida’
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo today directed that all flags flying at state government buildings be lowered to half staff in respect of the 50 people who lost their lives…
Ortt pushes for Niagara County representation on NFTA
ALBANY – The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation that would ensure Niagara County residents have a voice on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) board, State Sen. Rob…