Category: Politics

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office today, filling their positions as the 46th President and 49th Vice President of the United States. Biden’s inaugural speech to the … Read More

MEDINA, NY– The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced that 13 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants in 2021 totaling $108,787. The grants advance vital work to … Read More

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for a historically unprecedented second time on Wednesday evening, in a vote of 232-197. The charges are laid out … Read More

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 258,031 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record high. “The good news — a new testing record has … Read More

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C -Lockport) has been named chairman of the Assembly Minority Conference, a prestigious leadership position, and reappointed to membership on the powerful Assembly committees on Rules and … Read More

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a comprehensive package of initiatives to combat domestic violence and gender-based violence as part of the 2021 State of the State. The package includes a proposal allowing courts to require abusers … Read More

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of … Read More

The newest version of bill (A416) is working its way through the New York State Senate, giving the Governor’s Office, during any state of emergency for any disease, the power … Read More

Brian D. Seaman, with wife Donna by his side, was sworn in as Niagara County District Attorney on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 by Niagara County Court Judge Matthew J. Murphy … Read More