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.
On Thursday evening, Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) presented Charlie Sergel with an Assembly proclamation for his selfless act of bravery when he charged into a burning building and saved a young girl’s life.
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has announced that two local organizations have been awarded state grants to support the Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program and to enhance workplace safety and health standards. The funding comes from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), in collaboration with the Hazard Abatement Board (HAB).