GENESEO — New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins suspended his campaign for re-election on Saturday after he was indicted on charges of insider trading. Collins decision marks a change from the statements made on Wednesday, where Collins said he still intended to continue running for re-election. "After extensive discussion with my family and my friends over the last few days, I have decided that it is in the best interests of the … [Read more...]
Congressman Collins Vows to Be ‘Vindicated’ of Insider Trading Charges
BUFFALO — Local Congressman Chris Collins responded to his insider trading charges in a press conference Wednesday evening after earlier in the day being booked on insider trading, and other criminal charges. Congressman Collins, his son Cameron, and Stephen Zarsky, the father of his son's fiancee were charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and other counts for allegedly dumping off 1.5 million shares of stock prior to it's approximately 65 … [Read more...]
Batavia Business Owner Kastenbaum Running for U.S. Congress
NYLON – The CEO of Pinnacle Manufacturing Company Inc., a zinc and aluminum die casting manufacturing company in Batavia, has announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress. According to a press release from Diana Kastenbaum (D), she will be running for New York’s 27th Congressional District, which includes all of Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Livingston counties and parts of Erie, Monroe, Niagara, and Ontario counties. "As a small business … [Read more...]