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DiPietro announces $50,000 grant for Holland's capital projects

Assemblyman David DiPietro announced a $50,000 grant for the Town of Holland to address overdue capital projects.

By Buffalo Ledger | Nov 19, 2024

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Buffalo man sentenced for role in drug conspiracy leading to triple homicide

James Reed, also known as Fatts, a 42-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to 166 months in prison.

By Buffalo Ledger | Nov 18, 2024

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Future of West Seneca DDSO site remains undecided amid calls for action

By Buffalo Ledger | Oct 28, 2024

The West Seneca Developmental Center, a 475-acre state-owned property located off East and West Road, once served individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Buffalo detective indicted for alleged illicit purchases on dark web

By Buffalo Ledger | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Terrance Michael Ciszek, also known as DrMonster, a 34-year-old Buffalo Police Detective. The charges include possession of unauthorized access devices with intent to defraud and making false statements to a U.S. agency. These charges could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

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Police trainee charged with kidnapping attempt and child pornography offenses

By Buffalo Ledger | Oct 18, 2024

Casey Medina, a 33-year-old trainee with the Avon Police Department, faces serious charges including attempted kidnapping, cyberstalking, and child pornography-related offenses. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the charges which could result in a minimum of five years to a maximum of 20 years imprisonment.

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Gallivan urges delay on clean truck rules due to financial concerns

By Buffalo Ledger | Oct 17, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan has requested Governor Kathy Hochul to postpone the implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulations set by the Department of Environmental Conservation. These regulations, initially adopted in 2021 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, require manufacturers to increase production and sales of zero-emission trucks and buses starting in 2025. The objective is for all medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including municipal plows over 8,500 pounds, to be zero-emission by 2045.

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Senator announces initiative educating drivers on police stop procedures

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, alongside community leaders, has announced a public information initiative aimed at educating drivers on proper procedures during police stops. The effort includes a brochure developed in collaboration with law enforcement, legal experts, driving instructors, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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State aid announced for library upgrades in Assembly District 147

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 26, 2024

Assemblyman David DiPietro has announced that two public libraries in Assembly District 147 will receive approximately $39,375 in state aid for library construction.

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Gallivan releases guide on what to do when stopped by police

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 24, 2024

Police officers across New York State initiate millions of traffic stops each year. Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, a former State Trooper and Sheriff of Erie County, aims to address the natural apprehension many drivers experience when pulled over. He has released a guide intended to alleviate anxiety and help ensure interactions between law enforcement officers and drivers are civil, respectful, and safe for all involved.

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Senator urges rejection of National Grid's rate hike request

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan is urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject National Grid's proposal to raise rates for electric and natural gas services. The utility seeks a 15-percent increase in electric rates and a 20-percent increase for natural gas.

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New laws expand healthcare access for New York residents

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, the Ranking Member of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Health, has announced that a package of legislation aimed at ensuring equitable access to essential health care has been signed into law by Governor Hochul. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Gallivan, aims to safeguard public health and improve patient outcomes.

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Hamburg Public Library receives state aid for Lake Shore Library parking lot renovation

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has announced that Hamburg Public Library will receive $43,750 through the State Aid for Library Construction Program. This funding is designated for the rehabilitation of the parking lot at the Lake Shore Library and is part of a broader allocation of $34 million in capital funds for public library construction and broadband infrastructure projects as provided in the FY2022-2023 State Budget.

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Bridge dedicated to Vietnam War hero Specialist Peter J. Loretto, Jr

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 15, 2024

Assemblyman David DiPietro hosted a ceremony to dedicate a bridge on State Route 75, crossing Eighteen Mile Creek in Eden, as the “Specialist Peter J. Loretto, Jr.

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Senator Gallivan sponsors disaster preparedness training with American Red Cross

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 9, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is sponsoring an American Red Cross disaster preparedness training session and hands-only CPR class on Wednesday, September 25 at Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Ave. in Hamburg. The presentation, which will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., coincides with National Preparedness Month.

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New York aligns swimming pool enclosure laws with international standards

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 6, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has announced that legislation to align New York State’s statutory provisions governing swimming pool enclosure gates with international standards has been signed into law by the governor. Senator Gallivan sponsored the bill (S.7731A), which is based on language from the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Code.

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Senator urges governor to expedite Medicaid funds distribution

By Buffalo Ledger | Sep 3, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) and members of the Senate Minority Conference are urging Governor Hochul to ensure increased Medicaid funding is expeditiously distributed to New York nursing homes.

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Elma man indicted on child pornography charges

By Buffalo Ledger | Aug 27, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted Matthew A. Steele, 53, of Elma, NY, on charges related to the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 30 years.

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Bridge dedicated to fallen NYS trooper

By Buffalo Ledger | Aug 26, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) and Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera (D, Buffalo) joined family members and friends of Trooper William P. Keane in dedicating the Route 179 bridge over Interstate 90 in the Town of Hamburg in honor of the fallen officer. Trooper Keane, a 26-year veteran of the New York State Police, died on August 23, 2013, while on duty. The bridge will be designated the “Trooper William P. Keane Memorial Bridge” under legislation passed by the Senate and Assembly and signed into law by the governor.

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Senator Gallivan urges reversal on planned cuts to personal assistance program

By Buffalo Ledger | Aug 22, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) and members of the Senate Minority Conference are urging Governor Hochul to reverse planned cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and reinstate Comptroller oversight. The Governor recently indicated she might consider delaying and modifying the CDPAP cuts.

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Senator calls for suspension of full-contact prison visits amid drug exposure incidents

By Buffalo Ledger | Aug 22, 2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has joined several legislative colleagues, local law enforcement members, and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) in urging Governor Hochul to issue an executive order suspending full-contact visitation in state prisons. This call comes in response to a series of life-threatening incidents where correctional officers and staff were exposed to suspected fentanyl and other unknown drugs during interactions with inmates.