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...]
Insider Trading Charges a Bitter Pill for Collins as Adversaries Attack
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Local officials reacted with upset and confusion at today’s announcement that Congressman Chris Collins, his son and a friend were indicted on charges Wednesday of insider trading and lying to federal officials -- Democrats saying the indictment is a sign of how distant Collins is from his district and Republicans urging people not to rush to judgement. Livingston County Democratic Committee Chair Judith Hunter said the news … [Read more...]
Livingston County Dems Endorse Grand Island Super Against Collins
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Democratic Committee announced that they are endorsing Grand Island Town Supervisor Nate McMurray as 'the best choice to defeat Chris Collins in November.' A press release from the Livingston County Democratic Committee announced that they 'came to a unified consensus' at its February meeting, voting to endorse McMurray for the 27th Congressional District, currently occupied by Collins. "Nate … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Collins Says Trump is Leading in the Right Direction
The following is an email submitted by Congressman Chris Collins to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Last year as President Trump was being sworn into office, Americans were filled with a sense of pride and optimism that after years of complacency and failure, our great nation might finally be on track to once again become an economic … [Read more...]
Collins Denies Wrongdoing in Wake of Ethics Office Allegations
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) found that there is 'substantial reason to believe that Representative Chris Collins violated federal law' in his dealings with a company in which he holds stock. Innate Immunotherapeutics Limited the allegation is that Collins may have shared material nonpublic information in the purchase of Innate stock. "The Board recommends that the Committee on Ethics further review the above … [Read more...]
Collins Announces Plan to Federally Beat SAFE Act
NYLON – Congressman Chris Collins hosted a press conference Monday to present legislation that would limit the authority of New York State to regulate or tax sales of rifles or shotguns. According to a press release from Collins' office, local, county and state officials join Collins in backing this legislation, called the 'Second Amendment Guarantee Act' (SAGA), which would serve as a means to repeal the New York Secure Ammunition and … [Read more...]
Far-Flung Veterans Services Gather in Geneseo to Reach Rural Vets
GENESEO – Saturday's veterans services fair and workshop brought services and benefits that local veterans are entitled to from as far away as Buffalo right to rural vets backyards in Geneseo. Jason Skinner, Director of Livingston County Veterans Services, said that the idea for the fair started when one local vet had to move into a nursing home because he could not access a location of the U.S. Veterans Affairs. "We couldn't get people … [Read more...]
Deputies to Guard Rep. Collins’ Veterans Benefit Fair in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Livingston County Sheriff has assigned Deputies to Congressman Chris Collins' veterans benefits fair and workshop tomorrow in Geneseo. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty and public relations staff at Collins' D.C. office confirmed that there will be increased security. "I can confirm that I am assigning Deputy Sheriffs to Congressman Collins tomorrow as he appears in Livingston County," said Dougherty. "There will be a uniform presence … [Read more...]
‘In the Wake of What Happened’ Rep. Collins Plans Security Changes at Geneseo Office
GENESEO – Representative Chris Collins is considering increased security measures at his Geneseo office. Collins' public relations director, Sarah Minkel, said that nothing is final but the Congressman does have security concerns, especially about a 'die-in' protest at his Geneseo office earlier in 2017. "There are no serious security concerns but they staged die-ins at the Geneseo Office," said Minkel. "In the wake of what happened, the … [Read more...]