Sen. Ortt Attends Change of Command Ceremony at Air Base

Robert G. Ortt

January 24, 2015

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Sen. Ortt took questions from WIVB following a change of command ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Col. Robert Kilgor officially took command of the 107th Airlift Wing during the military tradition Saturday. Col. Kilgor replaces Col. John Higgins. Click here to read the full article.

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