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Hochul selects Sen. Brian Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare Benjamin for lieutenant gov. Gov. on Thurs- Gov. Hochul for trusting me with Portage Road staff celebrates day announced the selection of the incredible honor of serving Brian Benjamin for lieutenant alongside her as lieutenant gover- governor. nor. Gov. Hochul is a collaborator A press release stated, “Benja- who makes sure everyone has a with leaders, North Buffalo patient min and Hochul have previously seat at the table, and, like me, is worked together on several key laser-focused on listening to the issues, including fi ghting the opi- needs of New Yorkers and em- oid epidemic and boosting addic- powering local leaders. We have tion recovery programs, support- a strong history of collaboration ing MWBE business owners and that will help us to hit the ground making it easier for New Yorkers running immediately as we help to vote.” guide through this Benjamin previously served challenging moment in history.” as New York state senator for Benjamin was born in District 30 – which encompasses to a Caribbean mother who came Harlem, and the Up- to this country seeking new op- per West Side – chairman of the portunities. Though they didn’t Senate Committee on Revenue have a college education, his and Budget, and senior assistant parents were fortunate enough majority leader, where he dis- to fi nd well-paying union jobs, tinguished himself as a leader which allowed them to provide in criminal justice reform and Benjamin and his siblings with affordable housing. Benjamin a middle-class upbringing. After remains heavily involved in his graduating from high school in community in Harlem. , Benjamin sought “I believe that governing is the quality education his parents about working together. Team- had dreamed of providing him work is the essence of effective with, earning his undergradu- Brian McDonough of North Buffalo is shown upon hearing his surgical procedure was Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare’s leadership, and it is more impor- ate degree in public policy from 10,000th. tant than ever as we confront the Brown University and his MBA Continued from Page 1 urgent problems facing the state,” from Harvard Business School. and I’m just glad I’m here,” Mc- Hochul said. “My administration During his time in the New York Donough said. is going to attract the best and State Senate, Benjamin success- Endl performed the procedure, the brightest – people who share fully pushed for the divestment which he said “involves putting a my values of working hard for of the state public pension funds new lens in your eye to allow you the people of this state and who from private prisons in 2018, and to see clearly and drive at night.” will get the job done – and that in- the following year he introduced He said the surgery would en- cludes the newest member, Sen. a bill to forbid state-chartered able McDonough to continue Brian Benjamin, who has agreed banks from such investments as pursuing his passion – and much to serve as my lieutenant gover- well, which helped pressure Bank more – as he returns to an active nor. There is so much work to of America to end its relationship lifestyle. do, and I am grateful to have him with Geo Group and Core Civic. Endl said McDonough under- by my side as we implement our Benjamin’s proposal to keep rent- went a similar procedure on his vision for a safer, healthier and controlled apartments affordable second eye “to get it evened up. fairer New York.” was a part of the history-making And he just happens to be our Benjamin said, “I want to thank Tenant Protection Act of 2019. 10,000th procedure. Above: Dr. Michael Endl with Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino. • Be- “I’m really excited to be doing low: A cake was part of the festivities. this.” 535 Division St. Twin City Highway When informed McDonough /PSUI5POBXBOEBt would now be able to continue sky- diving, Endl laughed and quipped, MON - SAT: 7AM - 8:30PM OPEN DAILY! “Well, he’s going to see a lot bet- SUN 7AM - 7PM ter.” Sara Lucas assisted Endl in VISIT US ON THE WEB FOR the procedure. “We’re so glad it OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS worked well for him,” she said. Kathleen Otto, who serves as di- themarketinthesquare.com rector of marketing, said this pro- cedure was reason to celebrate. LOCAL FAMILY OWNED & INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED The Tuesday occasion featured banners, noisemakers, balloons, champagne and prizes. Despite a rather busy afternoon of patient opening and enlarging our busi- Endl & Elmer Eyecare for what it visits, evaluations and treatments, ness, adding multi-specialties, has done in Niagara County and Hey Kids, You can start earning more than a dozen staff participat- more operating rooms and be- for its achievements – particularly ed in the event. tween surgeries that are not only over the past 18 months. money as early as age 11 “We are just so delighted to be involving our clients. We are look- “In business, it’s often hard to able to celebrate our 10,000th pa- ing to add specialties in the very achieve milestones like this be-

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