The Erie County Legislature’s Minority Caucus held a press conference Tuesday, May 21, 2013 calling for a Legislative hearing to fully examine how sensitive Department of Social Service documents were disposed of improperly. The Minority Caucus, including Legislators Lynne Dixon, Kevin Hardwick, Joseph Lorigo and Edward Rath, announced it has submitted a resolution requesting that [...]

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Hardly a day goes by when the television doesn’t play someone’s adaption of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Whether played by George C. Scott, Bill Murray, Oscar the Grouch or Mr. Magoo, Scrooge is everywhere. As I reflect on the 2012 Erie County Budget, however, I cannot help but think about another of Dickens’ classics. [...]

There’s something about an economic crisis that causes both people and institutions to act more cautiously and, I would argue, responsibly.  With almost daily reminders of the precarious state of our national economy and renewed questions regarding the prospects for a “double dip” recession, everyone seems to be afraid to spend money on anything other [...]

From YNN Staff… Tonawanda, NY — One of the newest members of the Erie County Legislature was sworn into office New Year’s Day. Newly elected 10th District Republican Legislator, Doctor Kevin Hardwick, took the oath of office at the American Legion Post 264 in the City of Tonawanda. Hardwick was joined by family and friends [...]