Deleted Tweets From Brian Higgins, D-N.Y.
Brian Higgins's accounts: Higgins4WNY, RepBrianHiggins
Tracking Since: August 10, 2011
Thank you to the voters of Erie and Niagara Counties. I look forward to continuing to work hard and deliver for the people of Western New York. #NY26 https://t.co/D1JqAkYPeD
Seaman First Class Richard Cohen served in the US Navy as Communications Liaison during WWII. Stationed on the USS Robert Eden off the coast of Omaha Beach in France, he provided critical supplies to troops during the invasion of Normandy. https://t.co/dl1BnkJqzH
Technical Sergeant Donald Cohen joined the U.S. Army as part of the 97th Infantry. Serving in this specialized company, he was involved in battles in Central Burma, China, and India. He received a Bronze Star & a Presidential Unit Citation, among several other military honors. https://t.co/IXIRKqq6Uc
US Army Specialist Four Louis Harrison deployed to Vietnam & Communist China, serving with the 1st Cavalry Division & 15th Medical Battalion. Harrison never missed the enemy, earning the nickname "Hawkeyes". He is a Bronze Star recipient among several other honors. https://t.co/mvrx54DDbz
Specialist Rose Hyman, a Buffalo native, served in the U.S. Army from 1985-1989. After honorably discharging, she continued to serve her country. She went on to work at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Buffalo & Philadelphia, as well as the VA Medical Center in Dallas. https://t.co/4B91o99o0i
Radio Operator Wade Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 19. A trailblazer as an African American soldier during in the Korean War, he served on the USS Greenwood. Lewis received a National Defense Service Medal among several other military honors. https://t.co/I3YvDbbeiI
US Marine Corps Corporal Monica Lynch deployed to Saudi Arabia & the Emirate of Kuwait, participating in ground combat during Operation Desert Storm & Shield. She is one of the first Black women from WNY to serve in combat & receive the Combat Action Ribbon as Marine. https://t.co/tzsgfNFVVm
US Navy Coxwain Jody Murphy enlisted in 1943 becoming a member of the Special Forces Navy Frogman Underwater Demolition Team. He also served on the USS Melville & USS Circle in the Pacific Theater. He earned an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 1 bronze service star, & others. https://t.co/cq2Avu2Kll
US Army SSG Richard Reisch deployed to Vietnam in 1970 & fought in combat until 1971. He was then stationed at Ft. Bragg & Fort Monmouth as Signal School Instructor before transferring to Berlin. Reisch earned a Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam, among several other honors. https://t.co/h9qV3cNcrg
US Army SSG Tommie Wagstaff enlisted in 1992 & served for over 20 years. He received honorable remarks throughout this career. Wagstaff's dedicated service & leadership earned him a National Defense Service Medal & an Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, among many others. https://t.co/igeqDxU6O6
US Army Reserve SGT Renee Wiley enlisted in 1978 & worked as an Emergency Treatment NCO, providing outpatient care. While rising to Drill Sergeant, she also served as a Sex Crimes Investigator. Wiley earned the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal & several others. https://t.co/TTHKEXMXVE
US Army SGT Edward A. Ziarnowski enlisted in 1942, serving in the European-African Theatre until 1945 as an Auto Equipment Operator & Pistol/Rifle Marksman. He worked at the local Chevrolet plant & became President of UAW 774, going above & beyond to provide benefits to members. https://t.co/GVxa8zTKFF
#VeteransDay approaching this week & we honored 11 WNY veterans, along with their families, presenting 73 service medals & ribbons during a ceremony at the @BfloNavalPark. Learn more about these local vets who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq & Afghanistan ⤵️ https://t.co/uUwQGlWtrc
RT @ecdems: Early voting is 9 am-5 pm today - get out and vote for @KathyHochul, @Higgins4WNY, @Kennedy4Senate,… https://t.co/GufPw1KIcQ
Green infrastructure protects fresh water & increases #climatechange resiliency. We announced $571K secured in the FY22 budget for the Buffalo Green Infrastructure Stewardship & Workforce Development Program, which provides training, certifications & job placement opportunities. https://t.co/mYpdaQ51TO
The #SaferCommunitiesAct was an important step toward keeping our schools & communities safe from gun violence. We joined local leaders & law enforcement at @NiagFallsCSD to announce a $1M investment that will prevent violence & provide better support for students & teachers. https://t.co/DtWYxk45Ff
Small business & entrepreneurship are a critical component of the WNY economy. A $750K grant to @Launch_NY from @US_EDA will support the #InvestLocal program, which
ATTN: High school students & families Tonight is Service Academy Night! Join our virtual information session at 6pm featuring representatives from the U.S. military to learn more about application & nomination process. Register: https://t.co/wlgYaKd8pr
African Americans served in all of our nation's major military conflicts, often facing discrimination - still they fought. This sacrifice is an important part of our history. Honored to join state & local leaders & WNY veterans at the @BfloNavalPark to unveil the @aavm_wny. https://t.co/c6kcoNTOSn
Our country shouldn't accept gun violence as normal. Since the Buffalo shooting, @HouseDemocrats have taken action, passing: ✅ Protecting Our Kids Act ✅ Active Shooter Alert Act ✅ Aaron Salter Jr. Body Armor Act ✅ Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 & more to protect our community.