All Erie County Offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who served on behalf of our nation!

Great story about Tiffany Lewis, who won a seat on the Town of Cheektowaga Board last Tuesday, becoming the first person of color to do so in the long history of the town! Congratulations Tiffany and best wishes to you in your new role as town board member. www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...

‼️ATTENTION SNAP RECIPIENTS: we've been informed by NYS that the issuance of SNAP EBT benefits began yesterday (Nov. 9), with 96% of SNAP Households due to receive 100% of their authorized benefits BY Nov. 17. Instructions on how to access your EBT balance can be found at: otda.ny.gov/workingfamil...

Today at 3 PM, members of the Erie County Historical Commission, Buffalo Maritime Center and U.S. Lighthouse Society will hold a remembrance program on the 50th anniversary of the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. While the ship was not based in Buffalo, it docked in local facilities often.

❄️With snow making its grand entrance, it's important to know who plows your road! ❄️ Not all county roads are plowed by the @eriecountydpw.bsky.social. Find out who plows which county road: www3.erie.gov/dpw/snow-plo...

The Trump Administration has ordered states to stop making SNAP payments. During every previous shutdown, SNAP payments were always made to recipients. Always. This president and his team have not only refused to do so, they have gone to court seeking an order to stop making payments. It's cruel.

We've worked hard to not only hold the line on taxes but reduce the county's tax rate to the lowest in modern history and lowest of all WNY counties. Our property tax levy has never gone over the state tax cap. It's all part of our commitment to run the most efficient government for you, our bosses.

A 50 year mortgage is a terrible idea because (1) you pay a ridiculous amount of interest, (2) you are basically in perpetual servitude to a lender, especially after having paid nothing but interest payments for decades, and (3) there is a good chance you will die before you pay off the debt.

While the president is focused on building his golden ballroom, we are focused on making sure you have food for your dining room. Erie County is accepting shelf stable food donations at the locations listed below, all of which will be donated to FeedMore WNY for distribution to local food banks.

Two years ago, the people of Erie County gave me the honor of serving a historic fourth term with a mandate to continue my efforts to create the best county possible. It was the best birthday present I could have received. I look forward to continuing our work during the remainder of this term.

This Sunday morning before the Bills game, join @eriecounty.bsky.social Parks, Recreation & Forestry Ranger Roy for a chance to learn about and possibly see some urban wildlife, including deer and turkeys, at Seneca Bluffs. Learn more and register at www3.erie.gov/parks/events

Update on below post: Today, the County Legislature passed my request to provide @feedmorewny.org $1,000,000 to purchase food for area food pantries due to the federal government's halting of SNAP payments. Thank you to the members of the legislature for supporting this important measure.

I'm proud to announce that key members of my team will be advising Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan as part of his Transition Team. My team and I look forward to working with Mayor-Elect Ryan to Build a Better Buffalo. You can learn more about his Transition Team here: www.buildabetterbuffalo.com

This past year we invested more than $6 million into our wonderful Erie County Parks. A big part of that is the ongoing renovation of Isle View Park, which includes a new inclusive playground. It's all part of my commitment to make #YourErieCountyParks the best they can be.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are on hold. If you are in immediate need of food or home heating supports, call 211 Western New York at 2-1-1.

It was a great night for the Democratic Party but, more importantly, for our democracy. The people spoke by overwhelmingly rejecting Trump's self-centered agenda. It's a reminder as a public servant you work for the people - they are your bosses - and you must never forget that fact.

Congratulations to my good friend Sean Ryan on your election as the next Mayor of Buffalo! I know he will do a great job and I look forward to working with you to create a better Buffalo.

Congratulations to Kevin Hardwick on being reelected the county's comptroller and to our entire Democratic legislative ticket on your reelections: Tim Meyers, John Gilmour, Jeanne Vinal, Mike Kooshoian, John Bargnesi, Laurence Dupre and Taisha St. Jean Tard!

Even more great news: the Cheektowaga Democratic candidates SWEPT every seat and have taken back the board! Congrats to Brian Pilarski, Monica Elderkin, Tiffany Lewis and Stephen Nowicki on your big victories and this just proves the people of Cheektowaga want government that works for them.

More big victories tonight as Shawn Lavin was elected Supervisor of Amherst, Jack Kavanaugh and John Davis were elected to the board and Jeanne Vinal was reelected as Legislator! The GOP targeted these seats and lost every one. Huge wins all around!

Results across the board in Erie County are looking great for the Democratic candidates. Congratulations to new City of Tonawanda Mayor Bill Strassburg on his victory as we flipped that seat from red to blue and we won every seat on the City Council!

The Peanuts gang reminds you to do your civic duty and vote. The polls are open in New York for one more hour. If you haven't voted yet what are you waiting for? Go Vote!

Did you vote? If not, don't let Bill from School House Rock down. There are 2 hours left until polls close. Get out and vote!

Snoopy reminds you "Your Vote is Your Voice." Polls are open for four more hours. If you haven't voted yet, Go Vote!

I'm now in Amherst with the next Supervisor Shawn Lavin if you get out and vote. As Shawn said, polls are open until 9 PM. Get out and VOTE!

I'm at North Park Academy with our next Mayor of Buffalo Sean Ryan but only if you get out and vote! Please do your civic duty: Vote!

All Erie County offices, including Auto Bureaus, are closed today for #ElectionDay. Polls are open until 9PM. For polling locations and other information, please visit the Erie County Board of Elections at elections.erie.gov or call (716) 858-8891. Get out and #VOTE! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow is Election Day. The polls open at 6 AM and close at 9 PM. If you are an Erie County enrolled voter you can find your voting location and a sample ballot here: www.elections.erie.gov/VSearch2. Voting is not just a right, it is your civic duty: Go Vote!

Ten years ago today, the people of Erie County gave me the privilege of serving a second term on their behalf as executive. We've accomplished much together during this past decade and I greatly appreciate the honor of serving on your behalf. Thank you!

Have you or a loved one been impacted by the SNAP and HEAP freezes from the federal government's shutdown? If so, please check out the below linked page which provides a listing of other assistance available. www3.erie.gov/socialservic...

It is always good to watch the Bills beat the Chiefs. Need that in the postseason now.

Save on your electric bill—no equipment installed! Erie County’s ECLIPSE Community Solar Program helps renters & homeowners save up to 10% while supporting clean, local 🌞 energy. ✅ No cost to join. ✅ Renters & homeowners welcome. 💻 Learn more & sign-up: erie.gov/eclipse

Oh my God. This game and series has been incredible. What a win for the Dodgers and heartbreak for the Blue Jays. Yamamoto has to be the MVP. A series for the ages!

As open enrollment begins, remember that 80% (!) of the ACA subsidies about to expire go to people in states that Trump won in 2024. Time and time again, Trump and MAGA Republicans will sell out their own voters — all to fund massive tax cuts for the super rich.

It was great to kickoff today's rally for Sean Ryan for Mayor, Kevin Hardwick for Comptroller and our entire democratic ticket. As I said today, if you don't like what's happening in America today you can send a message to President Trump and his allies by voting for our awesome democratic ticket.

If you or a loved one are in need of fresh food, you can text FINDFRESH to 898211 to receive information on help and food near you. This is a service of Erie County and 211 Western New York.

I early voted today! Did you? You can early vote at any of the 38 Early Voting Centers across Erie County. Make sure you get out and vote!

Happy Halloween! Don't trash your pumpkins after tonight, compost them! Eleven locations across Erie County will be open for Pumpkin Collection for Composting Nov. 7, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025 – a fun and eco-friendly way to wrap up the Halloween season. www3.erie.gov/recycling/pumpkin-compost-drop-sites

In order to help prevent people from going hungry due to the SNAP shutdown, I am seeking legislative approval of a $1 million allocation to @feedmorewny.org to purchase 354,000 pounds of food for local food pantries. 140,000 county residents rely on SNAP. We must help them in their time of need.

Lots of false info about who are SNAP recipients. The truth is 58% of SNAP recipients are seniors or children. 11% of recipients are under 5 - more than 4 million nationwide. Dems and GOP must reach a compromise before 40 million of our fellow Americans go hungry.

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Do you need food assistance? Call or visit these food banks & pantries within a 5-mile radius of Central Library. Find more locations: www.feedmorewny.org/pro.../find-... If you need immediate assistance, call 716-858-7239 or text your zip code to 898-211.

There are more than 140,000 Erie County residents who rely on SNAP and if the federal government shutdown continues, SNAP will be on hold starting November 1. If you rely on SNAP FeedMore WNY offers a "Food Pantry Locator" to help you find pantries near you: www.feedmorewny.org/programs-ser...

A busy day of advocating for reforming FEMA at the Senate and House is complete. I want to thank the county leaders who joined me in our efforts, from left to right, Pernell Davis of Texas, Eryn Hurley of NACo, Nichole Gaubert and Cynthia Lee Sheng, both of Louisiana, and Cody Powell of Texas.

In Washington, D.C. with my NACo colleagues advocating for reforming FEMA to better help local governments respond and pay for natural disasters. You can learn more about what we are doing by watching this News 4 WIVB Buffalo story from this morning: www.wivb.com/video/erie-c...

In Washington, D.C. for day 2 of the NACo Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force as we advocate to reform FEMA, not eliminate it. We just finished a meeting with the White House and will be meeting with a team from the House that drafted the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act.

I'm in Washington with my fellow Disaster Reform Task Force members advocating for reforming FEMA and calling for an end to the federal government shutdown. Just like government needs to protect its most vulnerable residents during a storm, it needs to be there for them in their times of need.

As we get closer to the Nov. 1 delay of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, if you or a loved one are in need of fresh food, you can text FINDFRESH to 898211 to receive information on help and food near you. This is a service of Erie County and 211 Western New York.

1/2 Because of the federal government's shutdown, effective November, (1) all SNAP recipient benefits are on hold. This will affect 140,000+ Erie County residents; and (2) the start of the regular HEAP season has been delayed to Nov. 17 from Nov. 3. This will affect 92,000+ residents.

Day 2 of early voting for the November 4 general election begins at 9 am and continues until 5 pm. You may vote at any of the 38 locations below, no matter where you live. Don't forget, there are 3 Kids Voting locations, too. Vote this morning and then watch the Bills game. Go Bills!