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By SENATOR TIM KENNEDY Like so many other families across our state and nation, my family gathered together this Thanksgiving to celebrate and give thanks for all the blessings and gifts we have...
View ArticleWhy Does Pennsylvania Lead The Nation In Child Support Collection?
Every state and just about every county has a child support collection office responsible for enforcing Court ordered child support. Receiving child support is critical for parents with custody of...
View ArticleKennedy, Peoples-Stokes Urge State Education to Keep COMMUNITY Charter School...
COMMUNITY Charter School is up for charter renewal in June 2013; Decision over whether or not to renew set to be made December 10. Kennedy, Peoples-Stokes highlight the school’s rebound and steady...
View ArticleSenator Kennedy Urges Apple to Consider Buffalo for American Production Line
In appearance on NBC’s Rock Center, Apple CEO Cook announced plans to move a Mac computer production line to United States next year. Kennedy’s letter highlights region’s productive workforce,...
View ArticleHiggins Calls for $2 Transfer of Outer Harbor Property
Congressman Brian Higgins is calling for the transfer of the Outer Harbor Property currently owned by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to come at a cost not to exceed $2....
View ArticleUpstate Senators Join Community, Labor, Faith Leaders to Demand Fair...
Progressive Leaders Say Reduced Contribution Limits, Public Financing, Stronger BOE Enforcement Remain Keys to Meaningful Campaign Finance Reform BUFFALO, N.Y. - State Senator Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo,...
View ArticleHiggins Names Service Academy Advisory Committee
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) named nine local residents to serve as members of his Service Academy Advisory Committee. Appointees met recently to interview students applying to a...
View ArticleSenator Kennedy Applauds AG Schneiderman’s New Requirements to Combat ‘Dark...
New regulations from AG Schneiderman will shed light on the influence of “dark money” in NY government and politics. Kennedy says Schneiderman’s new regulations partnered with real campaign finance...
View ArticleGroundbreaking For 49 Townhomes In Buffalo’s Historic Fruit Belt
Transformation of Buffalo’s historic Fruit Belt neighborhood continued on Dec. 14 when federal, state and local government officials joined religious leaders in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new...
View ArticleGrading A City’s Performance
The City of Washington DC has embraced social media tools such as blogs, twitter and facebook as a unique way to grade the performance of city departments on a monthly basis. In the first report card...
View ArticleHiggins Says End of 55-Year NFTA Hold of Outer Harbor Land is Imminent
Congressman Brian Higgins called Monday’s announcement of a proposal for Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) assume control of waterfront property owned by the Niagara Frontier...
View ArticleHiggins Announces Opening of Application Window for Fire Grants
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now accepting applications for grants provided through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program....
View ArticleHiggins Calls for Expanded Use of Electronic Medical Records
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives last week to highlight the need for increased adoption of electronic medical records. Higgins cited the benefits of the use...
View ArticleRep. Hochul’s Term In Congress Reflects Commitment To WNY
Strong Advocate for Local Businesses, Seniors, Farmers, and Veterans WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – During her year and a half in Congress, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) worked with members of both...
View ArticleMonthly Column: Positive actions taken in 2012 to benefit taxpayers, local...
By: Michael H. Ranzenhofer In the past year, the State Legislature has taken a number of important actions and enacted numerous laws to benefit taxpayers all across the State and many local residents...
View ArticleHiggins’ Bill Addressing Hezbollah’s Presence in Western Hemisphere Passes...
Bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Brian Higgins and Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), which provides for the investigation of Hezbollah’s activities in North America has been...
View ArticleRanzenhofer announces investments in local economic projects
Area projects among winners of Regional Economic Development Awards Seven projects will receive almost $2.4 million in investment Includes half-million dollars in infrastructure work for STAMP Project...
View ArticleThe Culture Of Secrecy In Government
A culture of secrecy exists among local government officials The business of government should be conducted as openly and transparently as possible. Every organization has a culture, a predominating...
View ArticleStatement from Congressman Higgins on Remarks of NRA Executive Vice President...
“Several days ago the NRA promised ‘meaningful contribution’ to preventing another tragedy like that which occurred last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,...
View ArticleErie County Budget Commission Needs Volunteers
In 2006 the Erie County Legislature amended the Erie County Charter by creating a Citizens Budget Review Commission. The push for such a commission came about due to the fiscal meltdown of the County...
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