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Higgins honors outgoing GOP Electio.....
Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, recently honored Republican Election Commissioner Terry Niebel's three decades of public service by reading remarks into the Congressional record.
BOOK SALE: Gently used books are being offered at bargain prices starting today at Portville Library.
Randy Kuhl . Kuhl has been a leader in demanding action on an "All of the Above" energy reform strategy.
Higgins-backed bill names post offi.....
Describing Stan Lundine as a true statesman and an extraordinary public servant, U.S. Rep.
New path leading to the waterfront
The completion of a six-year cleanup project of Buffalo's shoreline was unveiled, and another milestone was reached, by adding another mile to the Outer Harbor Greenway.
Older cities task force hears testimony in Buffalo
A congressional task force that's analyzing the housing, transportation and infrastructure needs of the nation's older cities is gathering information in Buffalo.
Higgins Concerned About Russia-Georgia Conflict
Georgia's president said Thursday that a column of Russian tanks and other vehicles was moving toward the country's second-largest city, and that Russian forces already control a third of Georgian territory.
Revitalizing Older Cities Field Hea.....
Rep. Brian Higgins , co-chair of the Congressional Revitalizing Older Cities Task Force, announced that the federal task force in conjunction with the Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Northeast-Midwest ...
Urgently needed bridge repairs, uneven funding focus of hearing
The town had funds to fix a town bridge but no funds to fix a county bridge that was in greater need of repair.
Transportation Priorities meeting s.....
A meeting to discuss the transportation issues facing western New York will be held, but with little representation from Chautauqua County.
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
Chautauqua County Chamber Of Commer.....
As one of the chamber's newest members, Cattaraugus County Bank is quickly recognizing the value of being a member of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
Construction project could take detour
Julie Barrett O'Neill, Riverkeeper Exec. Director said, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get things done right on our waterfront." The DOT's 55-million-dollar reconstruction of Route 5 shaves off ...
South Park Revitalization a Go
Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy, Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, Senator Bill Stachowski, Mayor Byron Brown and Congressman Brian Higgins joined together yesterday to announce a major overhaul of South Park ...
OUTDOOR CONCERT: The Sugar and Jazz Band, an ensemble of teenagers from throughout Western New York, will perform at Jazz on the Terrace, the Amherst Senior Center's annual outdoor concert, from 7 to 9 p. m. ...
New policy allows agents to seize your laptop, iPod or cell phone at the border
Federal agents can confiscate your laptop, cell phone or iPod at the border without suspicion of wrongdoing under a recently disclosed U.S. government policy that's provoking outrage from business travelers and ...
First Older Cities Task Force Field Hearing set for Western New York
Congressman Brian Higgins, co-chairman of the Congressional Revitalizing Older Cities Task Force, Friday announced that the federal task force is planning its first field hearing in Western New York on August ...
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
Higgins hails House action to prote.....
' Congressman Brian Higgins hailed Congressional action moving forward measures that would provide Great Lakes protection and cleanup.
Senate Takes Up Great Lakes Compact
An agreement which could help protect Western New York's most valuable natural asset goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington this week.
Higgins versus Dan the Tan Man
Did you know someone was running against Brian Higgins? It's true. There is an actual Independence Party candidate running in that race to replace South Buffalo's Boy Wonder.
Higgins versus Dan the Tan Man
Did you know someone was running against Brian Higgins? It's true. There is an actual Independence Party candidate running in that race to replace South Buffalo's Boy Wonder.