New Bills May Be Game Changer for New York Geothermal

Robert G. Ortt

September 16, 2015

Two bills supporting geothermal heat pumps passed the New York State legislature in July. Senator Ortt worked closely with NY-GEO to craft the bills that allow for tax credits and sales tax exemptions for the installation of GHP systems, which could benefit New York State both economically and environmentally. Read the full article online at Renewable Energy World.com.

Local Officials and Health Professionals Kick Off Red Ribbon Week

October 25, 2016

Pictured from left, Northpointe CEO Dan Shubsda, Niagara Co. Dir. of Mental Health Laura Kelemen, Northpointe Employee Marlon Thornton, Sen. Rob Ortt, Niagara Co. Legislator Owen Steed

North Tonawanda Mayor Announces Name Change of NT Meals on Wheels to Twin Cities Meals on Wheels

October 25, 2016

Pictured from L-R: Karl Bauer, President of Twin Cities Meals on Wheels; Robin Schimminger, Assemblyman; Katherine Alexander, City Attorney; Rick Davis, City of Tonawanda Mayor; Donna Braun, 2nd Ward Alderwoman; Arthur Pappas, City of North Tonawanda Mayor; Rob Ortt, New York State Senator.

Senator Ortt, Local Representatives Kick Off Red Ribbon Week in Conjunction With Mental Health Awareness

October 24, 2016

Pictured from left to right: Pat Bradley, Public Relations & Communications Director at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center; Dan Shubsda, Pres./CEO, Northpointe Council, Inc.; Marlon Thornton, Director of Quality Assurance at Northpointe Council; Laura Kelemen, Niagara County Director of Mental Health; Senator Rob Ortt; Owen Steed, Niagara County Legislator; Mark Laurrie, Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent; Avi Israel, Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. Pres.; and Bryan DalPorto, Niagara Falls Police Superintendent.

Western New York Warriors Flight Takes Off For D.C.

October 19, 2016

Senator Ortt stands with veterans in front of the WWII Memorial in Washington as part of the WNY Warriors Flight