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“Tower Tour Day” at Terminal Canceled Due to Nesting Peregrine Falcons
Apr. 30 | The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) has canceled the first of two scheduled “Tower Tour Days” that was to take place on Sunday, May 6th. The action is in response to a Department of Environmental Conservation inspection of the nesting...
Nixon Peabody Chosen for Stadium Lease
Mar. 9 | Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced that the law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP has been selected to serve as Erie County’s (the “County”) outside counsel during upcoming negotiations with the Buffalo Bills to renew the lease agreement...
Reports shows National Fuel not paying Fair Share in Taxes
Mar. 9 | A groundbreaking report released today by the Public Accountability Initiative in partnership with the National Fuel Accountability Coalition and 99% New York demonstrates that for the past three years National Fuel has been using corporate tax loopholes...
Buffalo Common Council Report – March 6th 2012
Mar. 6 | Appeal to Buffalo Teachers’ Federation – The Council adopted a resolution sponsored by Majority Leader and Masten District Council Member Demone A. Smith asking the Buffalo Teachers’ Federation (“BTF”) President and Council of Delegates to...
Buffalo Niagara Enterprise Attracts Three Canadian Companies to Region
Mar. 2 | Buffalo Niagara Enterprise’s (BNE) ongoing marketing efforts north of the border continues to pay dividends as the region’s economic development group has attracted three more Canadian companies to the region in as many months.
President Asks Media to Report Specifics, Not Paint Nation Broadly
Feb. 16 | The following is a statement from Seneca Nation of Indians President Robert Odawi Porter following an incident at Seneca Niagara Casino Friday night involving State Sen. Mark Grisanti and Seneca business people. “For the better part of this week, the...
State Releases December 2011 Jobless Numbers
Jan. 25 | The New York State Department of Labor today released local area unemployment rates for December 2011. All data in this release are not seasonally adjusted. The most valid comparisons with this type of data are year-to-year comparisons of the same month;...
Foot Dragging Holding Up $58 Million High Speed Rail Project
Jan. 17 | U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on CSX, Amtrak, the state Department of Transportation and Federal Railway Administration to quickly complete a plan for the construction of the high speed rail line from Buffalo to Albany that is set to begin in...
Bringing Lean Management to New York State
Jan. 9 | In January of 2011 shortly after taking office as Governor, Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order creating the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission. The purpose of SAGE is to modernize and rightsize government to make it more efficient,...
Support Available for Those Looking to Start New Year Tobacco-Free
Jan. 3 | There are close to 3 million smokers in New York State, and about three-quarters of them say they want to quit. A new advertising campaign will remind New Yorkers about the risks of smoking and the free, 24/7 services that can help them keep a resolution...
2012 State of the Schools
Jan. 3 | Addressing the needs of poor school districts that have been hit hard by several years of funding cuts is the top educational priority of progressive groups in the New Year, according to the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE). “If New York can make...
Western New York Growers Yields Federal Resource on H-2A Visas
Dec. 17 | Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and long-time advocate for farmers, today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor released an Employer Handbook for employers anticipating filing an H-2A application...
WNY Delegation Pitches WNY to Farm Aid Organizers
Dec. 9 | U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Kathy Hochul joined with Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representatives Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter today in urging Farm Aid to choose Buffalo as the host city for the annual Farm Aid benefit concert...
WNY Chosen for Economic Development Funding
Dec. 8 | Western New York was selected as one of four regions around the state for a share of a $200 million in economic development funding. Western New York was selected along with regional councils representing central New York, the north country and New York...
Seneca Nation Statement on Statewide Gaming
Dec. 5 | The following is a statement from Seneca Nation of Indians President Robert Odawi Porter about possible permission, via an amendment to the state Constitution, for Las Vegas-style commercial gambling after 2013. President Porter said today: “In his...
Paladino Weighs In on Amanda Wienckowski Case
Dec. 1 | “Below is a copy of a letter to Dr. Anthony Billittier, Erie County Health Commissioner and Dr. Diane Vertes, Erie County Medical Examiner from Carl Paladino concerning their activities and those of their offices subsequent to the discovery of the...
#Sabres Set to Take on Struggling #Islanders
Nov. 29 | The New York Islanders will try to post consecutive wins for the first time Since October when they visit the First Niagara Center for tonight’s game against the Sabres. Sabres defenseman Robyn Regehr (upper body) and forward Drew Stafford (groin)...
Gallivan Named to Leadership Post of National Conference of State Legislatures
Nov. 29 | Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R,C,I – 59th District) has been named Vice Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Human Services and Welfare Committee for 2011-12. Gallivan was appointed by NCSL President and President of the...
Senator Grisanti launched online ‘Job Resource Center’
Nov. 28 | New York State Senator Mark Grisanti (60th District) launched a free "job resource center" online that will provide assistance to constituents in his district who are currently looking for a job. "Creating new jobs and retaining existing jobs is really...
Elmwood Village Charter School Acquires former School 36 for Expansion
Nov. 28 | After a nearly three-year pursuit, the Elmwood Village Charter School purchased former School 36, set on Days Park in Buffalo. The site will allow for much need capacity due to a major school expansion. With the 2010 charter renewal, the EVCS Board of...
Cuts + “Savings” = Millions Lost in Reimbursements
Nov. 3 | Drastic job cuts to the Department of Social Services (“Social Services”) in next year’s budget lack substantial savings. “It appears the Collins administration is more concerned with showing cuts on paper than actually providing tangible savings...