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Erie County Legislature approves 2021 budget in partisan-line vote

By Kyle S. Mackie • Dec 4, 2020
Erie County

The Erie County Legislature approved County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s proposed 2021 budget Thursday with some amendments from the Democratic majority caucus. WBFO’s Kyle Mackie reports on the partisan-line 7-4 vote.

Republican legislators want Erie County to justify bar, restaurant shutdowns

By • Aug 4, 2020
Tom Dinki/WBFO News

The Erie County Department of Health has closed several bars and restaurants for allegedly not following COVID-19 regulations, and county lawmakers want to know if the shutdowns were justified.

 

 


Erie County lawmakers call for independent inquiry into NYS' COVID-19 response in nursing homes

By • May 22, 2020
WBFO file photo

The Erie County Legislature has joined the call for an independent investigation into how New York state has handled the COVID-19 crisis in nursing homes.


Democrat Seamans formally enters State Senate race

By Mark Scott • Dec 15, 2019

Amherst Democrat Joan Elizabeth Seamans formally announced her candidacy Saturday in next year's race in the State Senate's 61st district.

Water Authority shuffle adds new member, retains current Chairman

By • Jul 27, 2018
Mike Desmond / WBFO News

The Erie County Legislature voted 10-1 Thursday to appoint former Amherst Town Attorney E. Thomas Jones to the Erie County Water Authority board. Jones, a Republican, is the third Amherst attorney to be on the three-member board. Meanwhile, five lawmakers failed - by one vote - to fire ECWA Board Chairman Jerome Schad.

Impersonating a veteran local law goes to Erie County Executive for signature

By • Nov 3, 2017
Mike Desmond / WBFO News

Erie County is moving closer to a local law that would allow the arrest and punishment of someone who falsely claims to be former military who has received medals.

County Exec calls dedicated road fund proposal a 'fiscal gimmick'

By • Mar 31, 2015
Erie County Clerk's Office / WBFO News

Funding for road repair and snow plowing in Erie County could receive its own dedicated funding source.