Higgins to work with New Era to fight tarrifs
PRESS RELEASE In September, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives concerned that tariffs imposed by the Administration could cost consumers and local jobs…
Senator Gillibrand introduces bipartisan legislation to protect pregnant women in prison
WASHINGTON, D.C — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) today introduced the Pregnant Women in Custody Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation that would create a…
McMurray says absentee ballots breaking his way
STAFF REPORTS Democratic Congressional candidate Nate McMurray, who is looking to unseat Chris Collins in the 27th Congressional District says absentee ballots are breaking his way and if vote totals…
Buffalo State Experts: Professor Joelle Leclaire speaks to wins and losses of new trade deal
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — After more than a year of talks, the Trump Administration passed the new NAFTA deal—the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—in October. With its focus on the…
A.G. Underwood announces $10.75 million settlement with Porsal Equities Ltd. for tax fraud
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood announced today a $10.75 million settlement with offshore art purchaser Porsal Equities Ltd. for tax fraud in connection with…
AMHERST TIMES: Village of Williamsville Board Meeting tonight, Nov. 13, 2018
AMHERST TIMES Village Work Session November 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Williamsville Village Hall, 5565 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 Work sessions begin at 6 p.m. and…
A.G. Underwood announces settlement with company over misleading infant-feeding surveys
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced a settlement resolving an investigation into Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories, maker of Similac infant formula, over misleading marketing…
Underwood calls for Acting Attorney General Whitaker to recuse self from Special Counsel’s Investigation
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood – part of a coalition of 18 Attorneys General – called for the recusal of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker,…
Senator Gillibrand announces new bill for VA to be more inclusive of female veterans
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice announced they will introduce a new bill to revise…
Underwood opposes Trump Administration’s proposal regarding detained immigrant children
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood – part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general – today submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department…