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Senator Grisanti’s Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Announcement of $1 Billion to Western New York

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

"I applaud Governor Cuomo, who realizes the potential Western New York has. By investing $1 Billion into Western New York, this should attract businesses to come to our area. As stated a few weeks ago when Governor Cuomo visited the University of Buffalo, I introduced him as 'Western New York's new best friend.' He has certainly lived up to that expectation and I look forward to working with him and other lawmakers to determine the best use of this money and thank him for believing in Western New York.”

-Senator Mark Grisanti, 60th District

NIAGARA GAZETTE: Wallenda Gets His Walk

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

The Niagara Parks Commission will allow tightrope walker Nik Wallenda to walk a wire across the Niagara gorge – a 180-degree turn from its established policy.

Commissioners voted Wednesday to allow the stunt during their Wednesday morning meeting.

It’s an about face for the provincial agency responsible for managing the public property along the Niagara River. It goes against a decades-old policy banning stunters from Niagara Falls.

The parks commission has decided to allow one “qualified stutner” every 20 years.

“It’s a new day,” Niagara Parks Commission chairwoman Janice Thomoson said.

The commission will give Wallenda 45 days to negotiate the arrangements for the walk.

Working to create new jobs for Western New York

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Monday, March 12th, 2012

Throughout 2011, I partnered successfully with Governor Cuomo to reduce state spending, cut income taxes for the middle class and cap local property taxes.

In 2012, we need to keep New York moving forward by overcoming the most critical challenge we face – creating new jobs.

New York State Senate passes “New Jobs-NY” job creation plan

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The New York State Senate today passed the 2012 NEW JOBS-NY JobCreation Plan. The Senate’s comprehensive plan will help create thousandsof new private sector jobs by delivering tax relief to small businesses andmanufacturers, reducing energy costs, and enacting major fiscal reforms tomake New York State more economically competitive.

Governor Cuomo signs legislation sponsored by Senator Grisanti to support small businesses

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

Senator Mark Grisanti (R-60) today announced that Governor Cuomo has signed a package of laws to support the craft beer industry.

Stop The Plan to Make New York Drivers’ Licenses in Canada – It is Outrageous!

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Thursday, November 15th, 2012

By Senator Mark Grisanti Recently, the State Department of Motor Vehicles announced a plan to save money on the printing of New York Drivers’ licenses. After 16 years with the same company in England, a bidding process was conducted to find a cheaper option.

TONAWANDA NEWS: His Point Of View

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

New York State Senator Mark Grisanti at the Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce after a luncheon meal held at Banchetti's banquet

By Jessica Bagley

State Sen. Mark Grisanti touched on a number of hot topics during his keynote speech at the Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce's first luncheon of 2013, held Friday at Banchetti by Rizzo's.

Per new redistricting measures, Grisanti has recently taken over a role in Kenmore and Tonawanda, and Friday's event served as a chance for him to discuss a variety issues with his new constituents, including the passage of the gun control legislation, which Grisanti voted for.

"I have received a lot of feedback from people who believe my vote infringed upon their Second Amendment rights," Grisanti said. "But I took action to get things taken out of the original proposal that could have been massive infringements."

SENATE REPUBLICAN BLUEPRINT FOR JOBS: ReThink. ReVitalize. ReBuild.

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Monday, March 11th, 2013

Senate Republican Conference Leader Dean Skelos and members of the Senate Republican conference today announced a bold and sweeping job creation plan to improve New York’s business climate so it not only keeps up with other states, but surpasses them. Among other things, the “Senate Republican Blueprint for Jobs: ReThink. ReVitalize. ReBuild.” would cut taxes for one million small businesses and reduce energy costs for every business and residential ratepayer in New York, saving them $2.5 billion.

Empire State Development Announces Niagara Blower to Expand in Tonawanda

Posted by Mark Grisanti on Thursday, April 11th, 2013

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Niagara Blower Company, a manufacturer of specialized industrial heat transfer and air conditioning systems, will expand in Tonawanda, adding 25 new jobs to its existing 130 employee workforce. The company has bought a vacant 1