Tara A. Ellis, President and CEO of FeedMore WNY, has been serving in her role since October 2017. She joined the Food Bank of WNY with a vision to unite the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels to better cater to the needs of vulnerable community members in Western New York.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Erie County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senator Patrick Gallivan, a former New York State Trooper and Sheriff of Erie County, attended the annual Remembrance Ceremony at the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Albany this week. The memorial now includes the names of 68 law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in service to their fellow New Yorkers. These names have been added to the black granite walls, including dozens who succumbed to illnesses related to their work at Ground Zero.
Senator Patrick Gallivan has sponsored a resolution designating May 5-11 as Correctional Officers' Week in New York State. The Senate welcomed representatives of NYSCOPBA and Council 82, which collectively represent more than 16,000 correctional officers across the state.
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring 18 current teachers from the 144th Assembly District and a retired teacher, Kathleen McGinley. This event is part of his ongoing effort to recognize the contributions of educators in his district.