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Niagara County universities had 10.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Niagara County in week ending May 18?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Niagara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Niagara Leader area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Niagara Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Tenney condemns Trump's conviction as politically motivated

Oswego, New York – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released a statement in response to the conviction of former President Donald Trump.

Mike Huff, former Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

New York Senate passes bill for vessel safety inspections after Lockport Cave tragedy

By Niagara Leader | May 29, 2024

Albany, NY – Today, the New York State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill S.9241, which pertains to the duty to inspect vessels operated on non-navigable underground waters. This legislation follows a tragic incident at the Lockport Cave and Boat Tour that resulted in the death of a Niagara Falls man and injuries to nearly a dozen others last year. The investigation revealed that no local, county, or state agency was responsible for overseeing such attractions.

Tenney announces June webinar on trade practices with international experts

By Niagara Leader | May 29, 2024

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced today that her office will host a webinar featuring guests from the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The event aims to discuss best trade practices for businesses in New York’s 24th District.

World War II veteran Henry Ross celebrates centennial birthday

Henry Ross served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Tech Sergeant. Referred to as “Uncle Hank,” he served from 1943 to 1945 as a Radio Operator and a Side Waist Gunner on board a B-24 Liberator. Following six months of boot camp and basic training, he was assigned to the 450th Bombardment Group H of the 721st Squadron based in Manduria, Italy.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Niagara County in week ending May 25

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Niagara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Congresswoman Tenney announces FY25 community project funding submissions

May 28, 2024

Bipartisan effort seeks adjustments in Medicare Advantage benchmarks

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), along with Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Congressman Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19), has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting benefits and access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate New York.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Niagara County in week ending May 25?

By Niagara Leader | May 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Niagara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Congress passes bill banning non-citizen voting in Washington D.C

By Niagara Leader | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted in favor of H.R. 192, a bill aimed at prohibiting non-citizens from voting in elections within the District of Columbia. The legislation, which Tenney cosponsored, passed the House with a vote of 262-143.

Tenney criticizes Biden administration over condolences for deceased Iranian president

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemning the Biden administration's decision to express condolences for the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The letter was co-signed by Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL), Carol Miller (R-WV), Pete Stauber (R-MN), John Rose (R-TN), Randy Weber (R-TX), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Don Bacon (R-NE), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and John Rutherford (R-FL).

Senator Ortt welcomes Western NY Energy highlighting bioethanol's role in emission reduction

Albany, NY – On May 22, 2024, Senator Rob Ortt welcomed Western New York Energy, a Medina-based small business, to the New York State Capitol. CEO Tim Winters presented their new 2023 Ford Escape flex-fuel plug-in hybrid vehicle and educated members of the State Legislature about their technology aimed at reducing transportation emissions by using higher blends of low-carbon, renewable bioethanol (such as E85).

Senate Republicans criticize new business mandate over economic concerns

New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, alongside Senator Dan Stec, Ranking Member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, Senator Pam Helming, and members of the Senate Republican Conference, voiced opposition today to the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S4246-B). They argue that this mandate on businesses will result in higher costs for consumers.

1 gas station in cities throughout Niagara County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 18