Pawsitive for Heroes

Robert G. Ortt

April 14, 2015

Mental Health
Veterans

Non-profit organization WNYHeroes stopped by Sen. Ortt’s office to talk about some of its successful programs, including the “Pawsitive for Heroes” program where service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD, or any related mental health illness.

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February 15, 2016

Photo Credit: Niagara Gazette Photographer James Neiss – St. Johnsburg Fire Company in Wheatfield is one of many local volunteer fire companies looking for volunteers. A bill sponsored by Sen. Rob Ortt would give SUNY and CUNY schools the option of awarding credit to volunteer firefighters or ambulatory workers who audit classes.

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Ortt Announces $197,000 State Grant for Niagara University

February 11, 2016

“Sim ManEssential Bleeding," a computerized manikin used for scenario-based simulations, is among the cutting-edge amenities inside Niagara University's new Nursing Simulation Center, which recently received $197,000 from the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grants Program.