Make American Flags in America Act Introduced
Congressman Nick Langworthy and Rep Greg Landsman unveil the Make American Flags in America Act to require flags on federal property or by U S agencies be wholly manufactured in the United States from American materials. The bill aims to boost domestic industry and labor amid FTC origin labels sometimes masking foreign flags. Co-sponsored by 21 representatives and backed by textile and flag trade groups including the National Council of Textile Organizations, Flag Manufacturers Association of America, National Independent Flag Dealers Association and New York State Association of Counties.
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Nick Langworthy
Greg Landsman
U.S
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Langworthy
National Council of Textile Organizations
Flag Manufacturers Association of America
National Independent Flag Dealers Association
New York
News tip contact for Lancaster Depew events and leaders
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Lancaster
Depew
Beenews
James Sinner
Main St
Buffalo
Lancaster Board Approves invasive species survey
The Village of Lancaster unanimously approved a USDA survey on village property to place ECFF traps for the European Cherry Fruit Fly. Nathan Brady will service traps every three weeks through November 30. Private landowners may be contacted and property owners notified after each service.
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Village of
Lancaster
United States Department of Agriculture
Maciejewski
Malone Schaefer
Nathan Brady
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
U.S
Niagara River
BankOnBuffalo announces 2025 scholarship program
BankOnBuffalo launches its 2025 scholarship contest for high school seniors in its market area. Up to 10 $500 awards will be given to students pursuing business-related degrees, with required essays of at least 250 words and two letters of recommendation. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. March 16, 2025, via school guidance offices or mail, with winners announced April 14 on Facebook and the bank site.
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BankOnBuffalo
Bank
BankOnBuffalo. Bank
BankOn Buffalo
Clearfield
Facebook
Deb McKee
Bankonbuffalo.bank
High severity flu season tops since 2009 10
Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein notes the CDC labeled this season as high severity for the first time since 2009 10, urging vaccination for eligible groups and detailing measures to prevent spread. Health leaders emphasize elderly, chronically ill, young children and pregnant women face higher risk and advise prompt antiviral treatment when symptoms begin.
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CDC
Erie County Department of Health
Gale Burstein
Erie County
Steven Turkevich
Oishei Children’s Hospital
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