Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Veteran One-stop Center has been awarded $750,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support initiatives preventing suicide and addressing mental wellness in Veteran populations.
“The U.S. military commits to ‘leave no one behind’ on the battlefield and we must make that same… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the remainder of September and the month of October. Staff from Congressman Higgins’ office will be available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
“Our office is always available to help Western New Yorkers, but Congress on Your Corner makes it more… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and representatives from the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are hosting a Service Academy information event. The session will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main Street in Williamsville. Service Academy Night provides an opportunity for Western New York high school students, families,… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined the United States Postal Service and Western New York community in a ceremony officially renaming the post office at 170 Manhattan Avenue in the City of Buffalo the Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building. The effort led by Higgins in the U.S. House of Representatives, dedicates the facility in honor of Private Hunt-Martin, who was a member of the… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) has extended the deadline for veterans and their families to apply for retroactive benefits under the PACT Act. The new deadline to apply for backdated benefits is now Monday, August 14, 2023 by 11:59PM.
“This is one of the largest expansions of veteran benefits in a generation,” said Congressman… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and New York State Assemblywoman Karen McMahon joined the community in wishing WWII veteran Clayton William Bihl a very happy 100th birthday. The leaders worked together in recent months to secure the military medals earned by the Williamsville resident while serving in the United States Army 80 years ago.
“There are quiet heroes among us, veterans like… Read more »
Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 187, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77, and the Patriot Guard Riders of New York to present the Purple Heart and several other service medals to John R. Jenkins, the family of Florian J. Fenclau, and the family of Joseph M. Urbanczyk during a ceremony at the… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by leaders from the Buffalo VA Medical Center and local veterans to raise awareness about the new benefits available to veterans under the PACT Act and to encourage Western New York veterans and families to apply.
“Veterans who bravely defended this nation, putting their lives and health on the line, have too often been made to jump through… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the remainder of July and the month of August. Staff from Congressman Higgins’ office will be available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
“Our office is always available to help Western New Yorkers, but Congress on Your Corner makes it more convenient… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) celebrated the service of local veterans Charles B. Walker, Sr. and the late-Ira Roberts, Jr. during a special presentation on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
“Each of these men served with honor and distinction decades ago and chose Buffalo as their home,” said Congressman Higgins. “Our country and community are better for their faithful service. It is a… Read more »
