ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Comptroller is warning the Legislature that there are some issues with the new helicopters that were ordered by the Sheriff's Office.

But, there isn't enough money to pay for them.

According to a letter filed with the Legislature, Erie Co. Comptroller Kevin Hardwick says "the purchase and upfitting of the two helicopters is contingent on the County receiving $4.5 million in federal aid via Congressman Nicholas Langworthy."

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"That has not happened and there is no timetable for when, or if, such funds will actually be received," the letter continued.

The letter comes as the Erie County Director of Purchase has asked for an immediate wire transfer of $3.1M to Da

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