Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) announced that the New York State Senate has passed a legislative package aimed at supporting emergency medical service providers and improving emergency care. The five pieces of legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Gallivan, address financial and operational challenges facing many EMS organizations.
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) attended a press conference in Albany, led by Senate and Assembly Minority Conference members and community representatives, to discuss rural equity in New York State and renew calls for its improvement. Norris emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for initiatives aimed at enhancing rural equity.
Russell J. Salvatore served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 and achieved the rank of Corporal. Mr. Salvatore, a veteran of the Army and resident of Williamsville, New York, served his country with distinction and continues to support and honor veterans throughout the community today.
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) and members of the Senate Minority Conference have expressed their support for legislation (S.6914A) aimed at amending public health law in relation to residential health care facility rates. Senator Gallivan, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Standing Committee on Health, is a co-sponsor of the bill.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Erie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Rep. Timothy Kennedy (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.