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A prominent Buffalo civic leader has been confirmed as a new member of a bi-national commission that helps regulate water flows on Lake Ontario, other Great Lakes and the St.

The commission resolves international disputes regarding the rivers, lakes and other water bodies bordering the United States and Canada.

WATERTOWN — A long-time Western New York civic leader and former St. Lawrence University trustee has been appointed as a U.S. joint commissioner to the International Joint Commission.

A prominent Buffalo civic leader has been confirmed as a new member of a bi-national commission that helps regulate water flows on Lake Ontario, other Great Lakes and the St.

The United States is preparing to mount a sustained bombing campaign against targets in Houthi-controlled western Yemen that will last until the attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are deterred or Houthi missile stocks are exhausted.

Rep. Brian Higgins went to Washington, D.C., in January 2005 and plans to step down in February 2024. Hell be remembered for his vision – and the delivery of dollars

The state agency overseeing the development of Canalside in Buffalo has a new leader, after the agencys board approved Gov. Kathy Hochuls recommendation that Joan Kesner take over as chairwoman

Gov. Kathy Hochul congratulated Mark Wendel on being named the new president of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Wendel will lead the state entity that supports and promotes the creation of infrastructure and public activities at Canalside and the Outer Harbor in Buffalo and work to attract critical mass, private investment and enhance the enjoyment of the waterfront for residents and tourists in Western New York.

Mark Wendel was given the reins Tuesday to lead Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., the state agency responsible for overseeing public use and development of Canalside and the Outer Harbor.

The improvements will be made within a seven-acre area between the Wilkeson Pointe water edge and the Fuhrmann Boulevard entrance.