JAMESTOWN, NY — Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives, urging immediate action on the pilot fatigue rule by the Federal Aviation Administration. This comes as another deadline for completion of the rule passes and follows up on a joint statement released earlier today with Reps. Kathy Hochul ... Read More

Congressman Says Need is Overwhelming, Cost is Right, 27 Million Jobs Will Be Created JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) says Washington should be taking bold action address the economy that includes a robust focus on nation building in the United States, a move certain to create desperately needed jobs. The American Society of ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY  — The Raphy Report, a student-run, multi-topic news show produced by the student-founded company TRR Productions, has recently settled into the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator. TRR Productions is the first organization in the Incubator operated solely by SUNY Fredonia students. TRR is a web-based program targeted toward SUNY ... Read More

  Raphy Report creator/producer Michael Christopher Carbone, left, and Andre Cobham, founder/director. The Raphy Report, a student-run, multi-topic news show produced by TRR Productions, has recently settled into the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator. TRR Productions is the first organization in the ... Read More

Congressman Wants House to Restore Heating Aid for Seniors JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) took to the Floor of the House of Representatives to oppose a move that will slash heating assistance for seniors this winter. Last week Higgins sent a letter [PDF link] to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives calling for action on a pilot fatigue rule now two months overdue. Earlier today Higgins also announced a letter signed by over 100 members pushing for implementation of these critical aviation safety measures. Below is the text of Congressman ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA, NY — In honor of today's 100th Anniversary of the Miller Bell Tower located at Chautauqua Institution, we present the Institution's documentary short video featured on YouTube.com. In this featured video clip, archivist Jon Schmitz and chimemaster Carolyn Bentonin give an overview of Chautauqua's Bell Tower. You can also view this ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY, June 17, 2011 - Later this year more than a dozen groups and noted individuals who specialize in the paranormal will be descending on Chautauqua County for the first ever Jamestown Paranormal Convention. The event will take place in October with all proceeds going toward the fight against breast ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — On Friday, June 17, 2011 Lake Shore Savings Bank is sponsoring the third annual Van Miller Hometown Hero Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. The tournament takes place at the Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk. Since its inception in 2008, the event has raised funds for annual scholarships for two deserving Dunkirk High ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Senator Cathy Young (R-Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany Counties) speaks on the 2011-2012 State Budget, Medicaid Redesign, EPIC, Education and Agriculture. This YouTube video was uploaded by NYSenate on March 23, 2011. Read More