Gabryszak: Threats Should be Taken Seriously

Submitted by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, News from the 143rd Assembly District

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 12:29pm

Gabryszak: Threats Should be Taken Seriously

"Over the weekend, many of my colleagues received an anonymous email that directly threatened their lives, expressing his or her discontent with the budget and lawmakers. Any direct threat to someone should be taken seriously, especially with the tragedy that occurred in Arizona with Congresswoman Giffords, members of her staff and the public.

“Violence is never the answer in any situation and threatening someone’s life is unspeakable. The state legislature is having authorities investigate this matter and I believe the author of this email will be found and justice will be served.

“I have had received threats in the past and it was worrisome to think that someone would want to put any family, including mine, in danger.

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Gabryszak: Assembly Strengthens Protections and Rights for Domestic Violence Victims

Submitted by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, News from the 143rd Assembly District

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 10:14am

Gabryszak: Assembly Strengthens Protections and Rights for Domestic Violence Victims

Domestic violence is a heinous crime that often leaves victims feeling defenseless and without a voice to stand up to their abusers. Recently, I supported and helped pass a package of bills that would not only strengthen the protection of domestic violence victims, but bring about justice to their abusers. The legislation provides domestic violence victims and their families with essential resources for their safety and to help get their lives back on track.

It has been a priority of mine to support measures that protect Erie County’s abuse victims, defend the rights of victims and reduce the incidence of abuse and assault. Legislation recently passed in the Assembly strengthens the law to enact tough measures to deal with abusers.

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Bishop Kmiec Delays Merger of Kaisertown, Cheektowaga Parishes

Submitted by Diocese of Buffalo, Office of Communications

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 8:56am

Bishop Kmiec Delays Merger of Kaisertown, Cheektowaga Parishes

Bishop Edward U. Kmiec has informed members of St. Bernard Parish in Buffalo’s Kaisertown neighborhood that he has decided to delay the pending merger with Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Cheektowaga. Parishioners were informed of the decision at weekend Masses (Apr. 2-3). Earlier this year, the bishop was considering a proposal to merge St. Bernard and Our Lady of Czestochowa, with the St. Bernard site to be closed.

“For a limited time, St. Bernard’s will remain a parish community,” Bishop Kmiec said. “Given the demographics of the area and diocesan pastoral needs, this decision will be revisited in the fall of 2012. Hopefully, this will give added time to see if the trends of decline of the parish can be reversed.”

Father Francis Chmielewski, temporary administrator of the parish, was named pastor of St.

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Sam's Club Needs Help Identifying Larceny Suspect

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Friday, April 1st, 2011, 11:16pm

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY-- Police in Cheektowaga are asking for help from the public in identifying the person who stole a laptop.

The suspect pictured on the right stole an HP laptop from the Sam's Club store on Union Road in Cheektowaga.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Cheektowaga Police Department at 716-686-3505.

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National Start! Walking Day is April 6th!

Submitted by Colleen Nossavage, Promotions

Friday, April 1st, 2011, 4:58pm

National Start! Walking Day is April 6th! The American Heart Association asks all American’s to become physically active by walking. Everyone is encouraged to bring their sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s a great way to start your journey towards a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Take a stand against heart disease and take a walk for 30 minutes next Wednesday, April 6th.

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Gabryszak: Resorations to EPIC for Senior Citizens Included in Budget

Submitted by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, News from the 143rd Assembly District

Friday, April 1st, 2011, 4:04pm

Gabryszak: Resorations to EPIC for Senior Citizens Included in Budget

"The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program has area
helped area senior citizens, who are on fixed incomes, to be able to
obtain affordable prescription medicine. Many difficult cuts were
made due to the $10 billion gap in the budget; however, we should not
make seniors suffer because of this. I fought hard and will to fight
to protect access to affordable, quality healthcare for seniors.

"The restoration for the 2011-12 totaled $22.3 million—65
percent—lower-income participants in the EPIC Medicare Part D premiums
program.

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Cool Gel ’n Cap Can Help Ease Earache Pain

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Friday, April 1st, 2011, 3:03pm

Cool Gel ’n Cap Can Help Ease Earache Pain

Cool Gel ’n Cap, a unique first aid cap for children developed right here in Western New York, can help relieve your child’s fear and discomfort from bumps and bruises, earaches, ear infections and headaches. In this week’s article, we’ll cover the topic of earaches.

Earaches in children are a periodic source of discomfort, particularly in toddlers. In fact, toddlers have about four earaches per year, on average.

What's the difference between an earache and ear infection? According to Dr. Alan Greene at www.drgreene.com, “Earaches and ear infections overlap each other, but are not identical. This often causes confusion. An earache is the feeling of pain in the ear.

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