Scout Honored on Eagle Rank

Robert G. Ortt

March 1, 2015

Sen. Ortt honored Scout Ryan Gross of Troop 824 after earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Ryan is a resident of Wheatfield.

Bill Could Help Recruit New Volunteer Firefighters; Provide Easier Access to Education

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.

Co-Chairs of Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Abuse Call for Enactment of Laree’s Law

February 11, 2016

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.

Local Police Chief Sworn in as NYS Interoperable & Emergency Communication Board Member

February 10, 2016