Sen. Ortt Shares Concerns About Possible Psychiatric Merger

Robert G. Ortt

March 17, 2015

Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities

Mental Health

Sen. Ortt shared his concerns about moving children with mental health issues into the adult building at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. Sen. Ortt’s viewpoints were highlighted on the Children’s Psychiatric Center of Western New York’s website. Read the Lockport Journal article by clicking on this link.

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