News - 2020

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01/02/2020 Legislator Lorigo unanimously approved as 2020 Erie County Legislature Minority Leader
01/06/2020 Legislator Lorigo secures funding for community organizations as part of Erie County’s 2020 budget
01/28/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces Summer Primetime funding available for qualified applicants
02/04/2020 Legislator Lorigo tours Explore and More Children’s Museum
02/06/2020 Legislators ramp up criticism of Green Light law following homeland security’s decision to suspend enrollment in trusted traveler programs
02/10/2020 Legislator Lorigo requests Convention Center study details ahead of Legislature discussion Thursday
02/18/2020 Legislator Lorigo, local schools participate in annual ‘Valentines for Seniors’ program
02/20/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces construction to begin on East and West Road in West Seneca
03/03/2020 Legislator Lorigo participates in ‘Read across America Day’ at Allendale Elementary School in West Seneca
03/05/2020 Legislator Lorigo introduces resolution directing Erie County Executive and Department of Health to release all relevant information regarding Coronavirus and the number of county residents under quarantine
03/10/2020 Legislator Lorigo hosting ‘Happy Hour’ district outreach at 42North Brewing in East Aurora
03/13/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces 2nd annual ‘Toiletries for Veterans’ drive
04/06/2020 Legislator Lorigo sponsoring Emergency Blood Drive in West Seneca
05/07/2020 Legislator Lorigo resolution requests county administration publicly report number of active and recovered COVID-19 cases
05/12/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces contact-free food drive to benefit FeedMore Western New York
05/18/2020 Legislator Lorigo partnering with ConnectLife to host upcoming blood drive
06/11/2020 Lorigo proposals to expand patio dining and permanently allow takeout alcohol sales throughout Erie County pass unanimously
06/11/2020 Legislator Lorigo launches petition in support of permanently allowing takeout alcohol sales at Erie County bars and restaurants
07/16/2020 Legislator Lorigo helps secure new vehicles for the Town of West Seneca Highway Department
07/17/2020 Legislator Lorigo joins town, county representatives to tour Marilla roads and advocate for repairs
07/21/2020 Legislator Lorigo opposes Cuomo decision to withhold funding from municipalities across NYS, including Buffalo and Lackawanna
07/21/2020 Legislator Lorigo tours Erie County roads throughout the Town of Aurora to advocate for repairs
07/22/2020 Legislator Lorigo honors Holland residents Anita and Michael Sheehan for nationally-recognized community garden
07/23/2020 Lorigo resolution opposing Cuomo mandate forcing bars and restaurants to sell food with alcohol purchase passes Legislature
07/27/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces agreement to expand Hunters Creek Park in East Aurora
07/28/2020 Legislator Lorigo tours damaged county roads throughout the Town of Wales
07/31/2020 Legislator Lorigo secures funding for summer youth programs
08/04/2020 Legislator Lorigo seeks to expand small business protection amidst Covid-19 closures
08/14/2020 Legislator Lorigo continues annual road tour in the Town of West Seneca
08/27/2020 Legislator Lorigo tours Kids Escaping Drugs West Seneca campus
09/30/2020 Legislator Lorigo recognizes Vidler’s 5 & 10 for its 90th anniversary during Small Business Week
10/15/2020 Legislator Lorigo urges Governor to re-open theaters in Erie County and New York State
10/19/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO HONORS PLANT SHACK IN EAST AURORA
10/22/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO RECOGNIZES 42 NORTH’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY
11/04/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO TOURS STITCH BUFFALO
11/06/2020 Legislator Lorigo announces capital project grant for Rural Outreach Center
11/09/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO ANNOUNCES MORTGAGE/RENT RELIEF AND CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED
11/16/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO CELEBRATES TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BRENDA BABE BRIDAL IN EAST AURORA
11/20/2020 Legislator Lorigo urges Erie County administration to offer greater support to school districts dealing with COVID-19 testing guidelines
12/01/2020 Legislator Lorigo and Minority Caucus’ Budget Proposal Eliminates Property Tax Increase
12/02/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO HONORS GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 30711 AS ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE’S CITIZENS OF THE MONTH
12/04/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO INTRODUCES LAW TO CAP FEES FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES CHARGE LOCAL RESTAURANTS
12/23/2020 LEGISLATOR LORIGO JOINS EAST AURORA SENIOR CENTER IN HANDING OUT MEALS AND MASKS TO LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS