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Grisanti nominates Roger Woodworth for Veterans Hall of Fame

State Sen. Mark Grisanti has nominated United States Army Captain Roger L. Woodworth as his nominee for the New York State Senate's 2013 Veterans Hall of Fame Honoree Celebration. Woodworth will be recognized at a ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday in Albany for his efforts in the military as well as his work as a veteran in Western New York. 


"I am proud to nominate Roger for this honor because of the many contributions he has made and continues to make in our community," Grisanti said. "His efforts at the Veteran One-Stop Center and the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition, as well as his various interests outside of that work, are to be commended, which is why I am glad to acknowledge the work of him and all veterans as part of our celebration of veterans."


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Dennis Brochey honored

More than 200 U.S. troops and their families were on hand recently at the Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo to present Lewiston's Dennis Brochey certificates of appreciation and a large Minuteman statue for his efforts in raising money for military families of Western New York. Brochey and 24 volunteers, hundreds of competitors and sponsors, have raised more than $94,000 for U.S. troops and their families.

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IBHS stresses importance of building codes in National Building Safety Month

During Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week (May 13-19) - which is part of National Building Safety Month - the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is touting the importance of state enactment and enforcement of modern building codes.

"Severe weather events cause billions of dollars in property damage and economic losses every year," said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. "The supplementary disaster aid is designed to incentivize states to do the right thing by adopting and enforcing strong building codes, which would help their citizens, businesses and communities during the recovery process following a disaster."

"We know that modern building codes would significantly improve our nation's safety and resilience over time, which ultimately will reduce taxpayer costs from natural disasters," Rochman added.

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Orphaned polar bear cub flies UPS to Buffalo Zoo

Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Kali, the polar bear cub rescued in March from the Point Lay area of Alaska, would leave the Alaska Zoo en route to the Buffalo Zoo. Kali (pronounced Cully, the Inupiat name for Point Lay), a 65-pound cub, arrived Wednesday in Western New York and will join young female cub Luna.

The Buffalo Zoo said both cubs will benefit from each other's company.

Under the care of Alaska Zoo staff, Kali has adjusted well to his surroundings, more than tripling in size and weight.

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