Lombardi wins Lockport mayor’s race
Lockport will have a new mayor following Tuesday’s election results. According to the Niagara County Board of Elections, Republican John Lombardi III took 51.89 percent of the vote (2,023 votes)…
Voters give Poloncarz fourth term as Erie County Executive
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was elected to a fourth term Tuesday, handily defeating GOP candidate Chrissy Casilio, 58 percent to 41 percent. Poloncarz, who served as Erie County comptroller…
Former Erie County Dem chairman pleads guilty to sexual abuse
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 63-year-old Gerald Steven Pigeon, also known as Steve Pigeon, of Niagara Falls pleaded guilty this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice…
Gov. Kathy Hochul releases statement on planned rally over Israel attacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul released the following statement on the terrorist attacks in Israel: “The people of Israel are facing violent terrorist attacks and civilian kidnappings. I condemn plans to rally…
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issues statement on terrorist attacks against Israel
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement regarding the unprovoked terrorist attack launched today by Hamas against Israel: “I strongly condemn the unprovoked terrorist attack launched today by…
Congresswoman Tenney introduces ‘No IDs for Illegals Act’
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Congressman Van Drew (NJ-2) in reintroducing the No IDs for Illegals Act. This comes after reports that the Biden administration is planning…
Rep. Tenney issues statement on impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today issued the following statement following House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “In spite of…
Rep. Tenney highlights support for Made in America stainless steel flatware
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the FORKS Made in America Act to strengthen American Manufacturing by requiring domestic production of stainless-steel flatware for the Department of Defense, solidifying its…
Governor Hochul signs legislation to support 9/11 victims, first responders, and their loved ones
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation in New York City to provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors and their loved ones. This support will help to remove…
Governor Hochul signs legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York State. Legislation (A.7768/S.7573) would ensure schools are not in session on…