Covering Eastern Niagara and Western Orleans Counties.
A statement from Senator Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) on seeking state accountability for mandates and missteps with nursing homes: “From the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, our state’s nursing homes, … Read More
Endorsement for Benedict from Major Trades Union Builds Broad-Based Support Ahead of June Primary. IBEW, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, “represents approximately 775,000 active members and retirees who work … Read More
Essential Lifesaving Public Services at Risk Due to Inability to Fundraise with Coronavirus Threat Senator Robert G. Ortt (R,C,I, Ref – North Tonawanda) and Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) this week … Read More
Jesse Gooch, Niagara County Legislator and Chairman of the Community Services Committee, indicated that lessons learned during the COVID-19 crisis could help Niagara County function more efficiently in the future. … Read More
“New Yorkers changed reality. They literally changed the path of the viral spread,” stated Andrew Cuomo this morning on hospitalization totals being significantly lower than initially projected, had social distancing … Read More
Due to COVID-19, countless fundraisers for EMS and fire departments have been cancelled or postponed in the area, and as the state government faulters with revenue raised, local politicians are … Read More
Niagara County Legislature Vice Chairman John Syracuse today announced the formation of three working groups charged with preparing Niagara County for post-pandemic operations. Syracuse said the effort will involve members … Read More
Due to COVID-19, some alterations have been made by Governor Cuomo to the NY-27 Congressional vote, said Niagara’s Chairman Becky Wydysh yesterday afternoon. The vote itself will be postponed and … Read More
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) joined with members of the Assembly Minority Conference to announce their “Jump-Start New York” plan to help reboot the economy, particularly in small-town, upstate communities that … Read More
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) joined with members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call for enactment of a comprehensive relief package for New York state’s agricultural community. “New York’s farmers … Read More
