In The News

Apr 12, 2012

More Test Results, More Testing Announced for Lehigh Valley Derailment Site

The Environmental Protection Agency and federal lawmakers moved to assure the public that every possible safety measure is being taken to deal with a toxic plume in Le Roy.

Apr 10, 2012

Amherst Company Looking to Hire 20

An Amherst company that sells re-claimed bricks from area buildings, streets and sidewalks is looking to hire.

Apr 6, 2012

Airport in Falls Set to Enhance Its Runway

A rebuilt runway at Niagara Falls International Airport will enhance the adjacent Air Reserve Station while increasing the chances that the Buffalo Niagara region could get international flights.

Apr 5, 2012

WNY Leaders Blast Airline After Payouts

The parent company of the airline that crashed in Clarence Center is feeling more heat from Capitol Hill.

Mar 24, 2012

Refunds Sought for Direct Air Customers

Local lawmakers are fighting to make sure customers of Direct Air get refunds if they've booked flights that were canceled.

Mar 20, 2012

Officials Discuss Readying Grads for Jobs

The journey from college graduation into a career — and many companies’ difficulty finding qualified young employees—was the topic of a school-to-work round-table discussion hosted by Rep. Kathleen C. Hochul on Monday at Erie Community College.

Mar 15, 2012

Full state congressional delegation backs plan to save jobs at Falls base

The entire New York congressional delegation has joined to support a Council of Governors plan that could potentially save hundreds of jobs at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N. Y., said Wednesday.

Mar 14, 2012

18 –Mile Creek makes Superfund list

The lowertown-based Eighteenmile Creek Corridor Site was added to the U.S. Superfund National Priorities List on Tuesday.

Mar 14, 2012

Congresswoman Hochul Visits Monroe County

She started her day by visiting Monroe County's oldest business, Star of the West Milling Company. Hochul took a tour of the facility as an effort to talk to the local business owners and see how she can support them in Washington.

Mar 13, 2012

More Than 175 WNY Businesses and Organizations Take Part in Hochul’s Economic Action Summit

With more than 175 Western New York businesses and organizations in attendance, New York Congresswoman Kathy Hochul on Tuesday hosted an Economic Action Summit with elected officials, community organizations, and business leaders and owners focused on shaping the economic future of Western New York.

Pages