The Buffalo Chronicle
The Buffalo Chronicle
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Hawley wants protections for farmers against new labor laws
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I- Batavia) announced today that he has introduced legislation, A.8916, that would mandate including two additional members on the Farm Laborers Wage Board, increasing membership from three to five individuals. The…
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Carlucci, Galef, and domestic violence advocates announce ‘problem-solving’ court
Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester), Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Westchester/Putnam), My Sisters’ Place Inc., Center For Safety & Change, and advocates against domestic violence gathered at the Ossining Village Court to announce a new…
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Trudeau releases mandate letters
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today released ministerial mandate letters to guide Cabinet. “On Election Day, Canadians chose to continue moving forward. People have been clear that they want progress on the…
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Schumer wants funding to address toxic algae blooms in Upstate lakes
Recently, Upstate New York’s Lakes—Including Prominent Drinking Water Sources From Great Lakes To Finger Lakes—Have Been Infected By Toxic Algal Blooms U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced major progress in his…
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Gillibrand visits Utica to announce bipartisan legislation to support families struggling with addiction
The Family Support Services for Addiction Act Would Create a Grant Program to Fund Services for Families Helping Loved Ones With Substance Use Disorder; Only One in Five People Who Need Treatment…
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Cumberland extracts hemp facility earns rare USDA organic certification
Industrial Hemp and CBD Company Aims to Elevate Standards Within the Industry Cumberland Extracts, Inc. is celebrating the company’s 100% USDA Organic Certification, which extends to its farm, biomass and cutting-edge extraction facility.…
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Growth of cheese powder market forecast at 7% annually
Cheese powder market value is anticipated to cross USD $775 million by 2025, on account of the increasing consumption of flavored snacks, along with new product launches in the flavor industry. The global…
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Gerstman says Russia and Europe are ‘Guilty of Hypocrisy’ on Libya
Brad Gerstman of Gotham Government Relations Denounces Russian and European Leaders, Claiming Hypocrisy A representative for Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) is denouncing Russian and European leaders for preaching ceasefires and…
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Survey reflects positive outlook for middle-market firms raising new capital in 2020
ACG New York, the largest association of middle-market, deal-making professionals in New York, today shared the outcomes of its annual End-of-Year Middle-Market Survey. When considering the key factors behind increased valuations over…
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Global City Lab releases ‘2019 Global Top 500 Cities’
New York, London and Tokyo are the top three. The United States and China have 66 and 37 cities on the list, respectively Can a city be branded? Can the value of…
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Surgical robot market projects growth at 24.4% through 2025
Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the surgical robots market which estimates the global market valuation for surgical robots will cross US$ 24 billion by 2025. Rising patient preference…
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Asia’s first compliant crypto fund: Circle Fund
As the digital currency market matures from wild speculation to trust and integrity, a new crypto hedge fund has emerged — the first to be compliant in Asia. Circle Fund is working…
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Rose breaks with party to oppose war powers resolution on Iran
Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, issued the following statement on the War Powers Resolution on Iran before the House of Representatives today: “President Trump was justified in killing a terrorist…
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Brindisi pushes legislation to declare Mexican drug cartels ‘Terrorist Organizations’
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act. This bipartisan legislation would list seven Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), as defined…
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Tonko’s electric vehicle charging bill advances in House
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko celebrated the advance of his bill, H.R. 5530, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Act, through the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy today as part…
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Stefanik co-leads bipartisan effort to modernize online job searches
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, as a co-lead of the bill, reintroduced the Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development (WIRED) Act this week, alongside U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Richard…
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Morelle advances legislation to address contaminated drinking water
Legislation seeks to address exposure of cancer-causing chemicals known as PFAS: harmful pollutant that contaminated drinking water in Hoosick Falls, NY WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to protect public…
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Niagara County Department of Health reports first rabies case of 2020
The Niagara County Department of Health has been notified that a red fox submitted for rabies testing from Seaman Road in the Town of Hartland was confirmed positive for rabies. This is…
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County ‘Live Well’ grant awardees announced
Today, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced the selection of thirteen municipal projects for inclusion in the Erie County Consortium 2020 Live Well Erie Block Grant application. The application, which will…
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Poloncarz appoints Szymanski Director of Workforce Development
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz today announced his appointment of Geoffrey M. Szymanski as Erie County Director of Workforce Development. In that position he serves as Executive Director of the Buffalo…
