N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders flags to half-staff on April 14: Here is why

N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders flags to half-staff on April 14: Here is why

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Monday, Apr. 14, in honor of former New York State representative, John LaFalce.

John LaFalce, former Western New York congressman, dies

He would serve and represent parts of Western New York from the 1970s until his retirement in 2003.

Former Congressman John LaFalce dies at 85

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Congressman John LaFalce has died at the age of 85, Erie County Democratic Party Chairman Jeremy Zellner confirmed. A Buffalo native, LaFalce was elected to Congress in 1974 and represented Western New York from 1975-2003. LaFalce represented the 36th Congressional District from 1975-83, the 32nd Congressional District from 1983-93, and the 29th Congressional District from 1993-2003. During his time in office, he w…

Former New York Congressman John LaFalce dead at 85

LaFalce served in Congress and represented Western New York from 1975 to 2003.

John J. LaFalce, hard-working WNY congressman for nearly 3 decades, dies at 85

A close friend and political ally, former Erie County Legislature Chairman Leonard Lenihan, confirmed LaFalce's death.

Former Congressman John LaFalce has died

Former New York Congressman John LaFalce has died, Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy Zellner confirmed to 7 News on Saturday.