Secure Jewish Buffalo Fund Update – April 27, 2019

Apr 27, 2019 | Secure Jewish Buffalo

April 17, 2019

Senator Timothy Kennedy secured $100,000 from the New York State Budget for the Secure Jewish Buffalo Fund. On Wednesday, April 17, he held a press Conference at Congregation Beth Abraham to announce the news.

Senator Kennedy’s Official Press Release
WBFO Article
WBEN Article
WIVB Video

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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