Press Releases
Federal Award Funds New Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses for Firefighters
Congressman Higgins (NY-26) announced the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department was awarded a federal fire grant. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant program, the grant totals $314,718.
Low Vaccination Rate “Hotspots” will be Targeted
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Catholic Health has been awarded $880,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to address COVID-19 vaccine disparities in Niagara County, particularly in Niagara Falls, where lack of access to vaccine resources and widespread vaccine hesitancy are preventing the community from reaching optimal vaccination rates.
Resources Needed to Fill Shortfall In Customs & User Fee Revenue, Prepare for Border Opening
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing for the United States to lift border restrictions at the U.S.-Canada border and is urging adequate funding to support staffing levels that allow for efficient operations when the border reopens.
Funding Will Expand On-Site and Mobile Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment Services Across the Region
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that Spectrum Health and Human Services earned a $4 million Certified Community Behavioral Health Center Expansion Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to establish the agency’s first 24-hour Crisis Response Center in Southern Erie County and another in Wyoming County to serve all
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Congressman Brian Higgins participated in a briefing with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken about the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Higgins released the following statement in response to the ongoing situation:
$2 Million in Federal Funding Available to for Grants to Town of Tonawanda Businesses Application Window Opens Today
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger announced the “Small Business – Big Impact” Grant Program, authorized by the Town Board to provide funding to help small businesses in Tonawanda emerge stronger from the pandemic.
American Rescue Plan Funding Supporting Local Efforts in Underserved Communities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that an American Rescue Plan grant totaling $658,677 was awarded to Jericho Road Community Health Center through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant works to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in underserved communities in Western New York.
Legislation, Announced in Conjunction with National Purple Heart Day, Honors the Sacrifices of Purple Heart Recipients
As the nation prepares to recognize National Purple Heart Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of H.R. 4765, the Purple Heart Flag Act. The bill honors the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Military by officially designating a Purple Heart Flag to be publicly displayed and flown at federal facilities on specific days.
Study Aimed at the Retention of a Diverse Librarian Workforce is Funded by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Congressman Higgins (NY-26) announced that SUNY University at Buffalo was awarded a grant totaling $478,044 by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and funded through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The grant allows the University at Buffalo to investigate the retention of librarians who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).