Press Releases - 2017

December 2017 Column - County budget passes with fourth consecutive tax cut

Erie County’s 2018 budget approved 11-0

Majority Leader Lorigo announces exemption for Cold War veterans signed

Legislator Lorigo awards grant to Elma CERT

November 2017 Column - Local and National Tax Reform Discussions

HEAP Outreach at West Seneca Senior Center on Dec. 14

Legislator Lorigo Invited to Washington to Talk Tax Reform

Majority Leader Lorigo names Save Our WNY Children’s Psychiatric Center advocates as Citizens of the Month

Majority Leader Lorigo sponsors law in support of exemption for Cold War veterans

October 2017 Column - Real conversation, not social media shows the true feelings of America

Majority Leader Lorigo sponsors law in support of exemption for Cold War veterans

October 2017 Column - Real conversation, not social media shows the true feelings of America

Majority Leader Lorigo announces significant community development contribution from Batavia Downs

Eastwood Road closure to continue until end of October

Restrictions on Leydecker Road from Oct. 9-Nov. 17

Majority Leader Lorigo joins officials in announcing new SRO at Holland High School

Majority Leader Lorigo to host public input session at Elma Senior Centers on proposed ‘Dental Law’

Majority Leader Lorigo honors retiring member of the Sheriff’s K9 Team

September 2017 Column - Good government requires compromise

Majority Leader Lorigo announces funding approved for East & West Road repairs

Majority Leader Lorigo invites Amazon CEO to consider Erie County for company’s second headquarters

Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Information

Elma's Annunciation Church to host Erie County Senior Services' Powerful Tools for Caregivers class

Majority Leader Lorigo statement on Made in America Act

Majority Leader Lorigo announces County awards contracts to battle opioid/heroin epidemic

August 2017 Column - WNY needs Tax and Regulation Relief from Albany

Fall schedule of free rabies clinics

West Seneca Lions Club honored by Legislator Lorigo

July 2017 Column - Dental law is about protecting patients’ health

Majority Leader Lorigo announces Bullis Road Bridge reopened

Route 240 to be repaired from Holland Glenwood to Foote Road - July 24 to mid-August

Aurora Senior Center upgrades audiovisual equipment thanks to county investment

Majority Leader Lorigo introduces law requiring that all dental prosthetics be disclosed with their country of origin

Portion of Eastwood Road closed July 10-21

District Outreach Meeting to be held June 29 at Aurora Town Hall

Majority Leader opposes ECC tuition increase

Majority Leader Lorigo statement on NFTA adding fee for Uber, Lyft rides to and from airport

June 2017 Column - Outreaches come in many forms to bring county government closer to residents

Health Department to offer Concussion Training for Supervisors of Youth Contact Sports

Legislator Lorigo to host Satellite Hours at West Seneca Senior Center’s Summer Kick Off Party

Legislature supports Ruthie’s Law to improve accountability in nursing homes

Majority Leader Lorigo announces work on Maple Road to start June 19

District Outreach Meeting to be held June 8 at Colden Town Hall

Majority Leader Lorigo's statement on ridesharing starting June 29

Legislator Lorigo secures $30,000 in Primetime Funding for local Boys & Girls Club

Legislator Lorigo to host District Outreach Meeting at Elma Town Hall

Erie County Legislature approves Majority Leader Lorigo’s legislation, seeks proposals to fight opioid/heroin epidemic

Porterville Road Bridge in Marilla closed until September

May 2017 Column - Extending senior services into rural towns, addressing elder abuse

Erie County Legislature declares May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Erie County to collected hazardous waste materials on June 3 & August 5

April 2017 Column - NYS needs to use common sense, start ridesharing before July 4

Legislature votes in favor of maintaining higher qualifications for DPW commissioner

Legislature Chairman, Majority Leader discuss Control Board ignoring subpoena, refusal to attend public meeting

Erie County joins support to repeal burdensome SAFE Act regulations

Legislators approve resolution requesting meeting with ECFSA Board to review $100 million borrowing plan

Portion of Bullis Road to be closed for 3 months

February 2017 Column - Kicking the can down the road will hurt next generation of taxpayers

Majority Leader Lorigo named to ECIDA Board

Forum planned to discuss condition of Maple Road

January 2017 Column - State Needs to Take Responsibility for High Taxes and Provide Counties Mandate Relief

Majority Leader Joseph Lorigo responds to Governor’s comments in State of the State about ridesharing

HEAP Outreach at Aurora Senior Center on Jan. 10