New York State Republican Leader Rob Ortt Statement on Unexpected Closure of Sumitomo Plant in Tonawanda

November 7, 2024

The decision by Sumitomo to shut down their Tonawanda plant is a gut punch to over 1,000 union workers, nearly 500 white collar employees, and their families, whose dedication and labor built this community. Our leaders must understand that bad policies have direct consequences on American workers, who deserve to be defended, not abandoned. This closure should be a call to action for New York and the federal government to make standing up for American workers a top priority.

Ortt Presents Computer Funding to North Tonawanda Public Library

August 13, 2018

Sen. Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) presents $25,000 to the North Tonawanda Public Library for use toward new public computers (L-R: Kevin Wall, Director of the North Tonawanda Public Library Director, Sen. Rob Ortt).

Ortt, Local Officials Host Community Forum on Opioid Epidemic

August 6, 2018

Sen. Rob Ortt (R,C,I,Ref-North Tonawanda) joins community leaders (Sen. Chris Jacobs (not pictured); Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello; Sen. Rob Ortt; Niagara County Legislator Rebecca Wydysh; Niagara County Mental Health Services Director Laura Kelemen; Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour; and Niagara Wheatfield Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich) for an opioid forum at the Wheatfield Lions Club.

Ortt Sends Letter to PSC Over Charter Decision

August 1, 2018

Ortt Appalled by Suggestion of Bailout

July 23, 2018