In The News

Jun 29, 2012

Hochul backs wineries

The biggest players in the region's wine industry gathered around a big table Monday at Niagara University's Bisgrove Hall, eager to capitalize on the buzz of Nik Wallenda's wire walk over the Niagara Gorge and have the ear of U.S. Rep. Kathleen Hochul, who called them all together.

Jun 7, 2012

Local counties part of USDA disaster declarations

Farmers who have lost crops after unexpected spring freezes could be line for emergency loans to help offset lost production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday.

Jun 5, 2012

Hochul, Vietnam veteran she helped salute each other

Hochul and Lewis met again in the Research & Information Commons at Daemen College. This time, Hochul would be interviewing Lewis for the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. The videotaped interview with Lewis will be available in the library for public use.

Jun 2, 2012

Consulate should stay

The closing of the Canadian consulate in Buffalo is a very troubling development.

Jun 2, 2012

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to get Flight Simulator

Congresswoman Kathy Hochul's office says the House of Representatives has approved $6.1 million in funding for construction of a C-130 flight simulator facility at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

Jun 1, 2012

Thruway Toll Increase Proposed for Commercial Vehicles

Driving the length of the New York State Thruway could be getting much more expensive for drivers on more than four wheels as a potential toll hike is in the works for truck drivers.

Jun 1, 2012

Kathy Hochul Marks One Year in Office

"It was an absolutely exhilarating time," said Rep. Kathy Hochul. Hochul was sworn in as Congresswoman of New York's 26th district just a year ago, an upset victory in a republican district.

May 28, 2012

Hope for Falls base on Memorial Day

Military aircraft flew in honor of fallen veterans on Monday. But will they continue to fly at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station?

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