Legislator Frank Todaro

06/19/2026

On this day we remember the struggle and the perseverance and celebrate the freedom of African Americans.

06/17/2026

Happy birthday to Alden town Council member Randy Crist!

06/15/2026

Some exciting news. Ikea is set to open a new store in the Walden Galleria by early 2027. The store will occupy the former Sears space. For more click on the link in comments.

06/15/2026

Happy birthday to John Mikoley, a Trustee from the Village!

06/14/2026

On this flag day we also salute the United States Army on its 251st birthday.

06/13/2026

Happy birthday to Lancaster’s town council member Mark Burkard!

06/13/2026

Lancaster has been growing every year and I have been lucky enough to be the legislator during much of that growth. There are a lot of new businesses coming in that I have been able to welcome but sometimes you have to say goodbye. Dark Forest Chocolate Makers has been a staple of the Lancaster West Main Street and it was run by a phenomenal couple. JoAnne and Dan Sundell made the highest quality chocolates, and they made them from scratch refusing to buy beans that were harvested using child labor. They are great people, they made great chocolate, they will be missed, but we wish them well on their retirement.

06/12/2026

The Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Assocationn held its scholarship award ceremony last night and I am so proud of all of the awardees. I was able to give proclamations to the two future leaders in my district but all the awardees deserve recognition. These young men and women are the future of public service but they have already done more than enough to earn this recognition. I look forward to seeing what their future holds.

06/11/2026

There was a fantastic group of young women and and men making up this graduating class. I was very happy to be in attendance to show my support and to congratulate the new members of our Sheriffs department

SHERIFF JOHN C. GARCIA
UNDERSHERIFF WILLIAM J. COOLEY

Earlier today, our four newest Police Services Division deputies graduated from the 148th Basic Course for Police Officers at the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Nicholas Diello, Deputy Christopher Shaver, Deputy Michael Nosky, and Deputy Andrew LaCongo and wishing them luck as they begin their field training program.

Pictured: Sheriff John Garcia, Deputy Nicholas Diello, Deputy Christopher Shaver, Deputy Michael Nosky, Deputy Andrew LaCongo, Undersheriff William Cooley

06/10/2026

What a treat! I was invited on board of the “Big Boy”, as it made a stop in Erie County on its journey from Sacramento to Philadelphia. We were able to get a tour of the largest steam locomotive of all time which culminated in Franklin Roosevelt’s private carriage, the “Marco Polo” which has been meticulously and beautifully maintained. I want to thank Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Railroad for the invitation and wish you luck on the last legs of your journey.