Press Releases
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Warren & Monolopolus' statement on Justice Siwek's decision
The lawsuit commenced by David Monolopolus and myself in August challenges a number of issues from unlawfully paying wages to civil service employees who are in their job titles provisionally in excess of the statutory nine month limitation for such appointments; compelling the Erie County Citizens' Budget Review Committee to meet and carry out its' duties under the Erie County Charter; challenging as unauthorized the Town of West Seneca's policy of paying an in lieu stipend to town officials who do not accept the health insurance that is offered by the town, etc.
Oct 22, 2009, 07:08
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Thompson Seeking Testimony on New York State’s Protection of Wetlands
Lee Chowaniec
Two Public Hearings will be held to address concerns in relation to the loss of beneficial wetlands. There will be a hearing next Tuesday on planned changes to Article 24 of the NY State Conservation Law. The central piece of legislation that these hearings will revolve around is a bill sponsored by Senator Thompson (S.4956) which would allow New York State to regulate wetlands as small as one acre in size. Currently, New York State Law regulates wetlands that are 12.4 acres or larger.
Oct 15, 2009, 11:36
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NYACS Welcomes Court Ruling on Indian Tax-Free Sales of Cigarettes
Paterson Holds Key to Restoring Tax Fairness - Why Won't He Use It?
Aug 28, 2009, 08:26
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Public Hearing to be held on West Seneca Downsizing Vote
A public hearing will be held by the Erie County Board of Elections today at 1:00 p.m. at their offices located on the third floor of 134 West Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. The hearing will address when the downsizing of the West Seneca Town Board is deemed adopted and whether there will be an election for two seats on the Town Board this year.
Aug 5, 2009, 11:04
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Albert W. Petko is announcing his candidacy for the Town of West Seneca Highway Superintendent for the 2009
WEST SENECA, NEW YORK (July 21, 2009) –Democrat Albert W. Petko is announcing his candidacy for the Town of West Seneca Highway Superintendent for the 2009 election. Over the past year, Petko has been a community activist for Kevin Gaughn’s downsizing of the town board in West Seneca. He has had face-to-face conversations with more than 800 West Seneca residents about their ideas and concerns. "I'm not running to be the establishment insider or to represent the social elite of West Seneca," Petko said.
Jul 24, 2009, 15:28
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO'S OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN LAUNCH EVENT FOR "GREENING" BUFFALO
BUFFALO, NY (July 16, 2009) — A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's Office gave a speech at the launch event for Western New York Environmental Alliance’s “Our Shared Agenda for Action.” Katherine “Kit” Kennedy, Attorney General Cuomo's Special Deputy Attorney General for Environmental Protection, spoke to community leaders active in ongoing efforts to “green” communities in Western New York about the Attorney General's environmental initiatives and ongoing statewide efforts to partner with the public to address the state's most pressing environmental challenges.
Jul 20, 2009, 15:29
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Lynn Dearmyer announces candidacy for Erie County Legislature in 8th District
Depew, NY – Lynn Dearmyer (D, Cheektowaga) will announce tonight that she has the required amount of signatures needed to secure her a spot as a write-in on the Democratic Party primary ballot for the 8th District of the Erie County Legislature.
Ms. Dearmyer is announcing her intent to run at a fundraiser for her campaign at The Hidden Shamrock on Transit Road in Depew on Thursday, July 16th from 6-8pm.
Jul 16, 2009, 12:26
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Statement from Responsible New York Founder Tom Golisano on Senate's Bipartisan Coalition and Rules Reforms
Five years ago, the Brennan Center at NYU called New York's Legislature the "most dysfunctional" legislature in America. This report was widely reported throughout the state. Business leaders read it. Labor leaders read it. Voters and politicians read it and nothing changed. Statewide elections came and went. Candidates quoted the report and . . . nothing changed.
Jun 10, 2009, 14:52
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CSEA, PEF Reach Agreement with Paterson Administration to Avoid State Layoffs Without Reopening Contracts
ALBANY— The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) have come to an agreement with Gov. David Paterson to achieve long term savings, avoid massive state layoffs and maintain essential services without reopening union contracts.
Jun 5, 2009, 15:00
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Konst continues to voice support for smart planning in Erie County
Lee Chowaniec
On April 16,2009 Erie County Legislator Kathy Konst (D-Lancaster, Elma) put out a press release conveying her support of a local law calling for the creation of the Erie County Planning Board, stating that it will ensure that the voice of rural communities is heard and respected.
Jun 2, 2009, 11:32
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