MAYVILLE, NY -- Give the Gift of Life April was National Donate Life Month and even though May is already upon us, many organizations throughout Western New York are still working to raise awareness about the need for organ donors and how easy it is to sign-up to give the gift of life. Last week, County Clerk Sandy Sopak brought an ... Read More

Local Veterans Make Recommendations on Student Nominations JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) named twelve local residents to serve as members of his Service Academy Advisory Committee. Appointees met to interview students applying to a military academy and make recommendations to Congressman Higgins. “It is an honor to have ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — This year The Resource Center and TRC Foundation have teamed up with the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation and have announced the theme for the Holiday Parade and Celebration as “Jamestown’s I’ll Be Home For Christmas Parade of the Wooden Soldier and Holiday Celebration”. The parade will be held on Friday ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — G.I. Jobs, a magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has designated Jamestown Community College a military friendly school. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace ... Read More

GREENHURST, NY – Memorial Day is a good time to reflect on the sacrifices and services of the American soldier and veteran. On Saturday, May 28th, the residents of Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing (Greenhurst, NY) were able to do just this. A Memorial Day Veteran’s Program was presented by the AMVETS and the AMVET Auxiliary of ... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DOD Identifies Army Casualty. The Department of Defense announced Tuesday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of Westfield, N.Y., died May 2 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY - In This Memo: Osama Bin Laden; Western NY Armed Forces Week; and Upcoming Bicentennial Events. Osama Bin Laden. During the late hours, May 1, 2011, President Obama announced that the U.S. Armed Forces had completed the task of capturing Osama Bin Laden, who had been at the center of a terrorist organization that has killed ... Read More

Committee Interviews Local Students Seeking Recommendations   (Top: L-R) Darin Schulz, Col. Patrick Cunningham, Jeremiah Parker, Geoff Szymanski, Sheriff Tom Higgins. (Bottom: L-R) Catharine Miles- Kania, Heidi Reisman, Congressman Higgins, Jim Otwell, Jordan Then (User subm. photo) Congressman Brian ... Read More

December 15, 2010 - Today Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) voted yes on H.R. 2965, a bill repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The measure, approved by a vote of 250-175, will now move to the Senate for consideration. “Every day our service men and women risk everything fighting for our freedoms ... Read More

The hum of sewing machines provided the appropriate background sound as The Resource Center held an open house December 10 to showcase its Buffalo manufacturing operation, a collaboration with Heritage Centers that is providing employment to 60 individuals with disabilities and other socioeconomic ... Read More