Bill Conrad | Audacy

Sumitomo sells Tonawanda plant to Hwa Fong Rubber 150 jobs will be created by January

October 14, 2025
State lawmaker 'waiting for answers' on how electrification plan will impact Western New York "We're waiting for the PSC to make a determination on whether the all electric building code should be applicable to Western New York" - Bill Conrad

October 14, 2025
One Democratic lawmaker pushes back on New York's energy plan "I think we should focus on insulating and energy consumption as a community, and make that more of a priority than forcing a policy from up top" - Assemblyman Bill Conrad

September 9, 2025
Officials gather for second Sumitomo Rubber Closure Task Force meeting in Tonawanda "We're going to continue to help those who lost jobs, and figure out a way in which we can ensure that that facility gets its best use in the future with many more people employed there" - Mark Poloncarz

March 6, 2025
A local shortage of crematory services? "All of the crematories currently operating, I would say, are able to handle the workload of all the different funeral homes around here without any issues" - Tony Basile, Erie-Niagara Funeral Directors Association

December 2, 2024
Amigone ordered to shut down crematory in Tonawanda Gov. Hochul has signed a bill revoking the grandfather status for the Amigone location on Sheridan Drive

November 25, 2024
Town of Tonawanda to introduce municipal ambulance service The first two ambulances will be in services come early 2025, with a third and fourth ambulance available later in the year

October 3, 2024
Cell phone ban in classrooms: 'When you don't have consistency from classroom-to-classroom, that's when problems occur' In his own survey of constituents, State Assemblyman Bill Conrad said 90% are in favor of a ban

September 3, 2024
Paddock Park nearing completion in Tonawanda after slight hiccup The Ice Arena across the street is open, but also wrapping up some finishing touches

August 12, 2024
Towns Not Anticipating Sudden Rush of Revenue Upon Reopening

May 13, 2020