BUFFALO — Local Congressman Chris Collins responded to his insider trading charges in a Facebook post Wednesday evening after allegedly tipping off his son and another family member to sell their shares of an Australian biotechnology company before public disclosure of a failed drug trial. Congressman Collins, his son Cameron, and Stephen Zarsky, the father of his son's fiancee were charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and other counts. The … [Read more...]
Bunny Announces Run for Collins’ Controversial Congressional Seat
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Don't be disillusioned by his last name. Sean Bunny, a former Army Iraq War Veteran and US Army Ranger, isn't going to be a soft opponent in his run for Congress. The Western New York native most recently served as an Erie County Assistant District Attorney, and will be vying for the seat of Chris Collins in New York's 27th District, which includes parts of Erie, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario and Livingston counties. … [Read more...]
Homeland Security to Award Hemlock Fire Department $82K for Airpacks
LIVONIA – The Hemlock Fire Department is poised to receive a federal grant through the Department of Homeland Security. According to a press release from Congressman Chris Collins, the Hemlock Fire Department will receive $82,667 in federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and … [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...]
Congressional High School Art Competition in Full Swing
NYLON – Local high school students across Western New York and the country are all eligible to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition, which is now accepting entries. Congressman Chris Collins, of the 27th Congressional District, on Friday encouraged high school students to enter the highly prestigious contest. “Each day, members of Congress and hundreds of visitors to the Capitol walk by the award winning artwork … [Read more...]
Cuomo Frack Ban Fires Up Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration announced on Wednesday that they will issue a ban on all hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," practices by the natural gas industry in New York State, sparking a new wave of controversy in an already rocky public discussion. This is the latest in the long-standing controversy between Western New Yorkers both in and out of politics who wholeheartedly support or oppose fracking … [Read more...]
Collins Sponsors New Conservation Act for Conservancy
GENESEE VALLEY — United States Representative Chris Collins joined Representative Tom Reed this week as a co-sponsor of the Conservation Easement Incentive Act, H.R. 2807. Reed and local politicians have sponsored the Act for some time now, but with the new support of Collins the program has really gained momentum. Collins' commitment to the program follows a recent visit to Washington by Executive Director of the Conservancy Ben Gajewski. "As … [Read more...]
Congressman Collins Fighting to Increase Veteran’s Retirement Benefits
WASHINGTON — Livingston County's Congressional Representative, Chris Collins, is co-sponsoring legislation that cuts the retirement benefits for Members of Congress and redirects those funds to military retirement benefits. Philly.com recently featured an article in which a retired Air Force Col. was living out of his van and according to a recent article in Yahoo.com they state that according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, … [Read more...]
Collins Votes Against Ending Shutdown and Raising Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON — Congressional representative, Chris Collins (R-NY 27th District) voted against ending the partial shutdown and raising the debt ceiling. The agreement passed with a vote of 81 to 18 in the Senate and 285 to 144 in the House, the passed bill will fund the government through January. “The House voted to increase our national debt by over a $300 billion without achieving a single spending cut." stated Collins in a press … [Read more...]
Cole recognized by Boyscout Iroquois Trail Council
GENESEE COUNTY — It's been an impressive year for Matt Cole who was named the Livingston County Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award, serves on the United Way of Livingston County Board of Directors, coaches numerous youth sports, rebranded one of his successful businesses - the North Shore Grill on Conesus Lake, and now most recently on Thursday was honored by the Boy Scouts for his service. Cole, who lives in Lvionia, was honored among … [Read more...]