Legislative News

Rep. Higgins Wins Approval of Amendment to Block Northern Border Toll Study

The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce commends Congressman Brian Higgins for his actions on the proposed cross-border fee for traffic between the US and Canada. The Chamber was against this proposal from the beginning and applauds Congressman Higgins for getting an amendment to this bill that essentially blocks the study of a border crossing fee. […]

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Governor Cuomo Kicks Off Round 3 of Regional Economic Development Councils

Representatives from the WNYREDC attended Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council’s Round III Summit yesterday in Albany. The representatives included Co-Chair Howard Zemesky (Larkin Development), Christina Orsi (Empire State Development), Brenda McDuffie (Buffalo Urban League), Deanna Brennen (Niagara USA Chamber), Aaron Bartley (PUSH), Laura Quebral (UB Regional Institute) and Michael Ball (Empire State Development). Each

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Gillibrand: Brand USA to Promote Greater Niagara Region as International Travel Destination

Brand USA – America’s Leading Tourism Promotion Organization For International Travelers – Will Use Site To Increase Region’s International Visibility Youngstown, NY – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Brand USA CEO Christopher Thompson, Department of Commerce Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Ken Hyatt, and Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Douglas Smith, today

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Somerset: WNY leaders fight to protect power plant

SOMERSET—Fresh off the stunning approval of a cut-rate electricity deal between a Canadian government-run power monopoly and New York City by the New York State Public Service Commission, local leaders are calling for the deal to be blocked before local jobs are lost. On hand at the Upstate New York Power Producers, Inc. power plant

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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES BUFFALO BILLION MOVING FORWARD ON AMBITIOUS PLAN TO TRAIN 17,000 EMPLOYEES

Regional Workforce Advancement Center Designed to Prepare WNY’s Workforce for Future Employment Opportunities; Attract Business Investment through a Skilled, Trained Workforce Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) is recommending the creation of a new workforce training facility—the Regional Workforce Advancement Center—focused on the needs of

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County Set to Draft Top BRAC Defenders

LOCKPORT—Niagara County leaders intent on protecting the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and its 3,000 jobs are set to hire a consulting firm specializing in protecting military installations from defense cuts as the Obama Administration gears up to potentially launch a new round of base closures. The Principi Group, headed by former Secretary of Veterans

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