Jacobs’ Office Responsible for 50% of County Surplus

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Wednesday, May 1st, 4:37 pm

Says proud of role Clerk’s office plays to support critical services while keeping down taxes

Erie County, NY – Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs reported today that his office accounted for 50% of the overall county surplus. Jacobs’ is referring to the County Comptroller’s report released yesterday which shows an overall budget surplus of $4.27 Million, and “roughly 50% of the county’s entire operating surplus,” came from the County Clerk said the Erie County Comptroller in his budget close-out report.

“We were proud to report our over $2 million dollar surplus several months ago but the fact that we contributed such a large percentage to the County’s overall surplus is quite significant,” said Jacobs. The Clerk’s Office represents only 4% of the County’s work force but is responsible for one-half of the 2012 County’s surplus.

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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Plans May 11 Opening

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:17pm

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market Plans May 11 Opening

Western New York’s most popular open-air market, the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, will return for the 2013 season on May 11. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine, through Dec. 21.

Visitors to the market will discover a few new surprises this year, including several new vendors. Joining the market for the 2013 season are Blackbird Sweets, Bieter and Sons Farm, Plato Dale Farm, T-Meadow Farm and Eveningside Vineyards. Several Western New York wineries will also continue to provide tastings on a rotating basis.

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Senate Passes Kennedy-Cosponsored Bill to Ensure Parents Know of Sex Offenders Residing Near Schools

Submitted by Senator Tim Kennedy, New York State Senator, 58th District

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:12pm

Senate Passes Kennedy-Cosponsored Bill to Ensure Parents Know of Sex Offenders Residing Near Schools

Kennedy-cosponsored legislation will require school districts to notify parents of sex offenders living within the district in an effort to help keep children and families safe from predators.

Now that the bill has passed through the Senate with bi-partisan support, Kennedy is urging his Assembly colleagues to pass the bill as well.

Kennedy: With nearly 1,300 sex offenders living in our community, this legislation ensures parents have the knowledge they need to help keep their children safe.

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo, announced the Senate has passed legislation he cosponsored to help protect children from sex offenders who may live near their schools. Kennedy explained the bill would ensure school districts notify their students’ parents when they receive information about a sex offender residing within the district.

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Senator Grisanti Receives 2013 Liberty Bell Award From Erie County Bar Association

Submitted by Mike Reiser, Senator Mark Grisanti's New Media Specialist

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:33pm

Senator Grisanti Receives 2013 Liberty Bell Award From Erie County Bar Association

Senator Mark Grisanti (R, I-60) recently received the prestigious 2013 Liberty Bell Award, the highest award that is bestowed at the Annual Law Day Luncheon of the Bar Association of Erie County.

The award, established in 1964, recognizes community service that has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law and acknowledges outstanding contributions to the effective functioning of our institutions of government.

The award was presented to Senator Grisanti at a luncheon held at Statler Towers in the City of Buffalo. Receiving the award in his absence (Session Day in Albany) was his father, Richard Grisanti, who has been practicing law for over 50 years.

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Bishop Malone Celebrates 10th Anniversary Mass for Mary Queen of Angels School

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 8:31am

Bishop Malone Celebrates 10th Anniversary Mass for Mary Queen of Angels School

Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone and several area priests celebrated Mass at Queen of Martys Church in Cheektowaga on Tuesday, April 30, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Mary Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School.

Among those concelebrating the Mass were Msgr. Kevin O’Neill, canonical administrator of Mary Queen of Angels School, and Fr. Louis Klein, pastor of Queen of Martyrs Church. Following Mass, Bishop Malone enjoyed lunch with the students and faculty, toured the school and visited every classroom.

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Rose Garden Early Childhood Center Has Limited Openings Available

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:22pm

Rose Garden Early Childhood Center Has Limited Openings Available

The Rose Garden Early Childhood Center, located in a beautifully renovated “green” building at 257 Lafayette Ave. in Buffalo, still has a limited number of openings for its creative toddler programs. The Center offers half-day and full-day programs for children from 18 months to 5 years of age in a homelike environment where domestic arts and physical development are the core of a play-based curriculum.

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