89-year-old former Democratic US Rep. Henry Nowak, who developed Buffalo's waterfront and secured $1B in federal aid, dies.
89-year-old former Democratic U.S. Representative Henry Nowak, who championed western New York's infrastructure from 1975-1992, has passed away. Known for developing Buffalo's waterfront, he secured $1B in federal aid during the region's industrial decline, including the closure of Bethlehem Steel. Nowak, a lawyer and former county comptroller, is survived by his son, NY State Supreme Court Justice Henry Nowak Jr.
July 22, 2024
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