Poloncarz opts out of Congressional race
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced today that he would not be seeking the soon-to-be vacated Congressional seat currently held by Brian Higgins. Higgins announced in early November that he…
Poloncarz issues statement on Higgins leaving office in February
Recently re-elected Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a statement this morning upon after it was made public that longtime Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins would be leaving his post in…
Brian Higgins to step down from Congressional seat in February
Longtime Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) announced plans to leave Congress in February of 2024. Congressman Higgins shared the news at an event in Buffalo and released the…
Restaino retains Niagara Falls mayor’s post
Incumbent Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino was re-elected Tuesday night, garnering 48.39 percent of the vote (3,455 votes) to Carlton Cain’s 45.56 percent (3,253 votes) and Demetreus T. Nix’s 3.87…
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…