Senator William Stachowski, Mayor Byron Brown,Assemblymember Sam Hoyt, Kathleen Lynch, and members of the Anti-Flipping Task Force (AFTF) Release Fourth Annual Report

Stachowski Secures Grant for Gateway-Longview

SENATOR STACHOWSKI TO HOLD “RALLY FOR WOODLAWN”

Stachowski and Villa Maria College Unveil WiFi Campus Project

SENATOR STACHOWSKI HONORS TIM HORTONS 25 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE

Senator Stachowski Takes Part In Announcement of "POWDER KEG" Winter Celebration

Senator Stachowski & Mayor Polanski Announce Lackawanna Senior Center Project Completion

The Spirit of the Extreme Makeover Continues as Senator Stachowski Announces Funds For The Belle Center’s Capital Improvements

Senators Stachowski, Klein and Thompson Unveil Comprehensive Foreclosure Law in Buffalo

Senator William Stachowski (D-58th Senate District), Senator Jeff Klein (D-34th Senate District),  and Senator Antoine Thompson (D-60th Senate District) were joined by Supervisor Mary Holtz from the Town of Cheektowaga, Kathleen Lynch from the West New York Law Center and City of Buffalo Council member Mickey Kearns, where they delivered data showing the impact of neglected foreclosed properties in Erie County and announced a new New York State law that will help save neighborhoods across the state.

SENATE RELEASES “BLUE BOOK”

Senator Stachowski Presents Check to Combat Illiteracy

2010 NFJC Community Leader Awards

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2010

Senator Stachowski Secures State Grant for Valley Community Association

Senator Stachowski & Anti-Flipping Task Force Announce License Revocation

Senator Stachowski & Horizon Health Services Announce Veterans Treatment Center Construction Project

New York State Senator William Stachowski is joined by Anne D. Constantino, President and CEO, Horizon Health Services, and Honorable Judge Robert T. Russell, Jr. to announce a $500,000 state grant, secured by Senator Stachowski, to help build Horizon Health Service’s new Veterans Treatment Center.

Senator Stachowski Announces Grant For Streetscape, $2 Million Public and Private Investment To Transform The Larkin District

Pearl Harbor Remembered

NYS Senator William Stachowski (D, 58^th District) Attended Ceremonies To Mark Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack:  This photo collage shows the many veterans groups from the across the area that gathered at Hamburg Town Hall, and West Seneca’s American Legion Post 735 to take part in the somber anniversary… 

Senator Bill Stachowski Cuts Ribbon for Town of Hamburg Dispatch Office Grand Opening

Buffalo Hosts Senate Finance Committee Hearing

STACHOWSKI ANNOUNCES STATE GRANT FOR CHEEKTOWAGA DRUG COURT

Stachowski delivers state grant for $200,000 to help the college restore their science labs

NHS OF SOUTH BUFFALO, INC, SENATOR STACHOWSKI, AND LEGISLATOR KENNEDY ANNOUNCE GRANT FOR BUSINESSES ON SOUTH PARK AVENUE

EXCALIBUR LEISURE SKILLS CENTER, INC. RECEIVES $65,000 GRANT FROM SENATOR WILLIAM T. STACHOWSKI

Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Inc will receive a $65,000 grant from New York State on behalf of Senator William T. Stachowski. This grant will assist Excalibur in providing an invaluable opportunity for our community’s differently abled, and disadvantaged to enjoy Lake Erie’s marine environment with boating and fishing opportunities.

NEW YORK STATE SENATOR BILL STACHOWSKI ANNOUNCES $250,000 GRANT FOR THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ROWING BOATHOUSE

"It is an honor to play a small role in keeping the Frank Lloyd Wright-Fontanna Boathouse a beautiful and viable attraction on Buffalo's waterfront.”

SENATE PASSES STACHOWSKI BILL TO ASSIST HIGH TECH BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING RESEARCH MATERIALS

“To help our weakened economy continue to recover, it is important to create an information infrastructure to support academic, business and entrepreneurial research and growth,”

SENATE PASSES GREEN JOBS/ GREEN NEW YORK INITIATIVE

“Environmental and economic goals are not only compatible; they are inseparable. This program will create jobs, spur innovation, create a market for environmental technology, and improve our quality of life,” Senator William Stachowski

Senator William Stachowski September Column

It has been a very busy summer as I have had the honor of being a part of so many exciting announcements regarding the awarding of State grant dollars to local agencies and non-profit groups.

NEW YORK STATE SENATOR BILL STACHOWSKI SECURES $300,000 GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Members of the Board of Trustees and management from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra gathered at Kleinhans Music Hall today to thank New York State Senator William Stachowski for securing a $300,000 grant on behalf of the Western New York cultural icon.

Senator Stachowski & Senator Klein Urge Governor Paterson To Sign Bill That Would Allow Residents To Receive Instant E-mail Alerts When A Sex Offender Moves Into Their Zip Code

Senator William Stachowski Awards Arts in Education $60,000 Grant For Programs

Senator Stachowski Awards $50,000 to Buffalo Boys & Girls Club

Senator William Stachowski (D 58th) today announced the awarding of a $50,000 grant to the Buffalo Boys & Girls Club for their "Bridging the Gap" program. Senator Stachowski made the announcement in the basment of the Buffalo Boys & Girls Club facility on Tamarack Street in Buffalo with B&G Club Executive Director Diane Rowe.

Senator Stachowski's August Column

It has been a very busy month since my last column with several great developments that will help our area and especially the 58th District.

Senator William Stachowski: Does the State Owe You Money?

State Senator William Stachowski (D-58th) announced today that New Yorkers are owed more than $9.9 billion in unclaimed funds from the State, and can get any money they are owed simply by calling the state Comptroller’s office or going online

Senator Stachowski Joins UB & Kaleida Officials At Heart Center Ground Breaking

HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT BRINGS REDEVELOPMENT & JOBS TO NY

Legislation Sponsored by Senator William Stachowski Becomes Law

Senator Stachowski Awards Roycroft Powerhouse $350,000 Grant

The Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) is pleased to announce that a $350,000 grant has been awarded by New York State Senator William Stachowski (D 58th) for the reconstruction of the Roycroft Power House located on the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus.

HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT BRINGS REDEVELOPMENT & JOBS TO NY

Historic buildings throughout the community that have fallen into disrepair have a new lease on life Wednesday after legislation sponsored by Senator William Stachowski (D-58th) was signed into law by Governor David Paterson.

Senator Stachowski Awards Roycroft Powerhouse $350,000 Grant

The Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) is pleased to announce that a $350,000 grant has been awarded by New York State Senator William Stachowski (D 58th) for the reconstruction of the Roycroft Power House located on the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus.

Senate Democratic Majority Conference Key Accomplishments January-July 2009

SUMMARY OF KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE NEW YORK SENATE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY JANUARY-JULY 2009

Senator William Stachowski Has Sixteen Senate Bills Passed

That included eleven during the two marathon sessions that took place on July 15th & 16th, well into the early morning hours. Included among the sixteen bills were several authored by Senator Stachowski’s that will have a significant impact to western New York.

Unschackle New York Praises Senator Stachowski For Empire Zone Bills

MARTIN HOUSE ANNOUNCES MAJOR AWARD BY NEW YORK STATE SENATE

Senator William Stachowski July Column

With the New York Senate dead lock over it’s time to get back to doing the work of the people. No one was more frustrated by the stalemate than myself as important legislation that I had authored was halted just days before being passed in the Senate.

Senator William Stachowski and Senator Jeff Klein Propose Bi-Partisan Operating Agreement to Break Senate Stalemate

In an effort to break the Senate stalemate Senator William Stachowski (D- 58th, Erie) and Senator Jeff Klein (D-34th, Bronx/Westchester) have proposed a long-term bipartisan operating agreement that would get the Senate back to work.

Senator Bill Stachowski Delivers Over 15,000 Plants from Eden Valley Growers to PUSH, Seneca Babcock and BMHA for Community Gardens

State Senator Bill Stachowski coordinated the delivery of over 15,000 plants, including flowers and vegetable plants from the Eden Valley Growers to be used by PUSH (People United for Sustainable Housing), the Seneca Babcock neighborhood gardens and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for community gardens.

Senator Stachowski Honored at UB's Business Partners Day

UB President John Simpson said "In supporting the UB 2020 Flexibility and Economic Growth Act, Senator Stachowski has been a stalwart and thoughtful proponent of the many ways that UB can fuel creation of a knowledge-based economy in our region, without additional cost to the taxpayers of this state."

SENATE PASSES SENATOR STACHOWSKI BILL TO ADVANCE U.B. ECONOMIC GROWTH PLAN

Senator William T. Stachowski (D 58th) announces that the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.2020-C) he sponsored that will give the University at Buffalo greater flexibility and autonomy in leasing, contracting, tuition and the overall daily operation of the University.

SENATOR STACHOWSKI HONORS LOCAL WOMAN AT STATEWIDE EVENT

Senator William T. Stachowski honored Sister Marcella Marie Garus of Cheektowaga, NY at a special ceremony in the state capital as the New York State Senate’s 2009 “Woman of Distinction.”

Senate Ethics Committee Launches Statewide Hearings, Senator Stachowski Panelist

"It is critical that we address the need for ethics reform and listen to every citizen and invited participant to our hearings,"

Senator William Stachowski Visits International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #41 Green Jobs Training Center Open House

Senator Stachowski Speaks At Roswell Park Anti-Tobacco Event

Senator Bill Stachowski addressed a crowd of 200 at the Pearl Street Grill on Thursday, May 28th as part of the Roswell Park Anti-Tobacco campaign. Senator Stachowski has been a long time supporter of Roswell Park and its efforts. After the luncheon the crowd attended the afternoo Buffalo Bisons baseball game at Coca Cola Field.

HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT PASSES SENATE; SENATOR STACHOWSKI CO-SPONSOR

“As a cosponsor of this important legislation, I support the effort to create economic stimulus and community redevelopment especially in western New York”

STATE SENATOR WILLIAM STACHOWSKI AND SENATOR BRIAN FOLEY ANNOUNCE PASSAGE OF CRUCIAL LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS FIREFIGHTERS

The New York State Senate on Wednesday, May 20th, unanimously passed legislation protecting firefighters from legal liability when operating fire trucks. The legislation closes a dubious loophole in state law that puts firefighters in legal jeopardy on a consistent basis.

Stachowski Sponsored UB 2020 Bill Gets Through Higher Ed Committee

The bill, sponsored by Senator William T. Stachowski, now goes to the Senate Finance Committee for review and then to the full Senate for a vote before moving on to the Assembly for consideration.

SENATE PASSES STACHOWSKI BILL TO PROTECT CHILD WITNESSES

The New York State Senate has passed legislation (S.4550) sponsored
by Senator William T. Stachowski (D-C, Lake View) that would allow a
vulnerable child witness to testify by closed-circuit television in murder
trials.

Senator William Stachowski Introduces Legislation to Move Buffalo Board Of Education Elections to November

“Historically, the Board of Education elections in May draw as low as 5 percent of the eligible voters at a cost of nearly $150,000 to the City of Buffalo,” said Senator Stachowski. “Moving the elections to the traditional Election Day in November would mean a significant increase in voter turnout as well as a savings to the city of Buffalo.”

Economic Committee Chairmenship Means Creating Opportunities

As Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business it is important that I play a large role in the creation of as many business opportunities for this region as possible. I would like to discuss several projects that I either originated or helped create to do just that.

GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $23.1 MILLION IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDING FOR WESTERN NEW YORK INFRASTRUCTURE

Governor David A. Paterson today announced he has recently certified an additional $23.1 million for transportation projects in Western New York through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Senator Stachowski Addresses 63 Trade Reps From 37 Countries At UB

Senator William Stachowski addressed 63 international trade representatives from 37 countries at the University at Buffalo on Thursday, April 30th. Stachowski spoke to the largest trade mission in the history of the state about the merits of setting up business in western New York.

McCarthy Park Dedication Brings out Senator Stachowski, Supporters, Athletics Fans

Several of Medaille’s legislative supporters, included Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, New York State Senator William Stachowski and New York State Senator Antoine Thompson.

NEW YORK SECRETARY OF STATE VAZQUEZ, SENATOR BILL STACHOWSKI AND MAYOR BROWN ANNOUCE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE FOR SOUTH BUFFALO

" The redevelopment and restoration of south Buffalo's brownfields is a critical step in bringing jobs back to western New York,” said Senator Stachowski.

SENATOR STACHOWSKI SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO HONOR POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS IN STATE SENATE

Senator William T. Stachowski (D-C, 58th District) honored members of the western New York division of the Polish American Congress Monday with a Senate resolution proclaiming April 20, 2009, as Polish American Congress Day in the State of New York.

MAYOR BROWN JOINS CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS, SENATOR STACHOWSKI AND COUNTY LEGISLATOR KENNEDY TO ANNOUNCE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ON TIFFT STREET CORRIDOR

“Thanks to the diligence of Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy and the critically important support of Congressman Higgins, Senator Stachowski and Assemblyman Schroeder, this project will have a lasting positive effect on this important corridor that connects this section of South Buffalo with the waterfront.”

Senator William Stachowski Introduces “Buy American” State Legislation

Senator William Stachowski introduced Bill #S4085 in the Senate which would make it mandatory for funds secured through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to be used to purchase American made goods like steel and iron whenever possible and within existing and listed limitations

Senator Stachowski Joins Congressman Higgins, Mayor Brown And Others To Announce Federal Neighborhood Grant

Congressman Brian Higgins, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Town of Cheektowaga Supervisor Mary Holtz were joined by Senator William Stachowski, Senator Antoine Thompson, Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak and Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy to announce a $2,635,019 state and federal grant which will be used to enhance and stabilize neighborhoods on the Buffalo/Cheektowaga border.

Senator Stachowski and Upstate Senators Urge Governor To Release $120 Million Blueprint For Regionalism Funds

Senator William Stachowski (D 58th), along with four other upstate New York senators and Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, have sent a letter to Governor David Paterson urging him to release the $120 million that had been approved last year for upstate New York.

GOVERNOR PATERSON, SENATOR STACHOWSKI AND WNY FEDERAL AND STATE DELAGATION ANNOUNCE $72 MILLION IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDING FOR WNY

Budget Process Toughest in History

Senate Majority Creates 86,000 New Jobs, Including 8,600 "GREEN JOBS"

A plan to establish a “green” jobs development institute, put federal money to work creating tens of thousands of new infrastructure jobs and getting more than 1,300 new cops on the street are just some of the job creation efforts included in this year’s budget passed on April 3rd. In all, more than 86,000 new jobs statewide are expected through key Senate-led proposals,

Senator William Stachowski Successful In Restoring Funding

Senator William Stachowski was successful in restoring full or partial funding to many key western New York institutions from the original proposed 2009-2010 budget, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital and the NFTA.

Senator Stachowski Applauds NYPA Halt to Rate Hike

Senator William T. Stachowski (D 58th) today applauded the move by NYPA President and CEO Richard M. Kesse to halt any New York Power Authority rate increases until April of 2010. "This is an important development for upstate New York and in particular Western New York," said Senator Stachowski.

Senator William Stachowski and Senator Thompson Host Federal Stimulus Town Hall Forum

Senator William T. Stachowski (D 58th) welcomed over 240 citizens, elected officials and New York State Agency representatives who attended the Federal Stimulus Town Hall Forum at the Cheektowaga Senior Citizen Center, Saturday, March 21st.

Senator William Stachowski (D 58th) Meets With NYSPHSAA Executive Director Regarding Reduction in High School Sporting Events

SENATE PASSES STACHOWSKI BILL TO ASSIST LOCALITIES

The New York State Senate has passed legislation (S.1946) sponsored by Senator William T. Stachowski (D-C, 58th District) that would require limited liability corporations (LLC’s) to provide certain information to local municipalities during the purchase of real estate.

GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES FIRST STATEWIDE RAIL PLAN IN MORE THAN TWO DECADES

Governor David A. Paterson and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced the release of the 2009 New York State Rail Plan, providing the first comprehensive update of the State’s rail strategy in 22 years and fulfilling a prerequisite for federal funding for rail capital improvement projects.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, WINE SELLERS AND OTHERS RALLY AT STATE CAPITOL TO STOP WINE SALES IN GROCERY STORES

Small business owners and independent wine sellers today joined with State Senator William Stachowski, law enforcement officials, and advocates committed to reducing drunk driving and underage drinking, to urge the State Legislature to reject Governor Paterson’s plan to legalize the sale of wine in grocery stores, gas stations, delis, bodegas and anywhere beer is now sold.

Mayor Byron Brown’s Anti-Flipping Task Force Shows Progress In Third Year Report According To Co-Chair Senator William Stachowski

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s Anti-Flipping Task Force released its third year report on January 16th and it shows a decrease in fraudulent flipping according to Co-Chairman Senator William Stachowski (D 58th).

New Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith Meets with Senator William Stachowski and other Upstate Leaders

Senate Majority leader Malcolm Smith today met with Senator’s William Stachowski (D58th), Senator Antoine Thompson (D60th) and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to discuss upstate economic issues.