WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: For Months, Fed Inaction Held Up Black Button Distilling's Expansion Plans To Open NYS' Largest-Ever Bourbon Barrel Aging Warehouse on Lyell Ave in Rochester- Last Week, Schumer Launched Efforts To Get TTB To Stop Dragging Feet So Plans Could Move Forward Now, Feds Have Heeded Schumer's Calls And Approved Black Button's Plans In Rochester To Expand And Turn Great NY-Grown Agr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan applauded the Public Service Commission (PSC) for its decision to litigate the Central Hudson rate case, and reiterated his demand to halt the rate increase. In July, Central Hudson filed to increase electric rates by 16% and natural gas rates by 19%, even though their parent company, Fortis, made well over $1 billion in profit last year. Litigation begins tomorrow,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Endicott, NY - Standing today with representatives from the pump manufacturing industry and local workers at National Pipe & Plastics in Endicott, a manufacturer of plastic pipes, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) called for passage of the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act to support local workers and revolutionize agricultural efficiency. Rep. Molinaro was also joined by Mat  more

SCARSDALE, New York, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 25, 2024: * * * On Thursday, graffiti was discovered at the Golden Horseshoe shopping center on a Jewish-owned store. * * * Congressman Jamaal Bowman released the following statement in response: "This morning, my team and I received reports of graffiti at the Golden Horseshoe shopping center in Scarsdale on a Jewish-owned store and we will continue to monitor the situation. While we awai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: The 'Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act' Would Establish Advisory Council to Identify Needs of Gun Violence Victims Read the Bill Here Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) to introduce the 'Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act.' This new legislation would aid survivors of gun violence in navigating the difficul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: First Event in Goldman's 'NY-10 Alliance Against Gun Violence' Series for National Gun Violence Survivors Week Congressman Goldman, D.A. Bragg Discussed Strategies at Federal and Local Level to Combat Gun Violence Epidemic, Answered Questions from NY-10 Constituents Congressman Goldman is Former Federal Prosecutor, Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and Chair of the Dads Caucus G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today Congressman Joe Morelle, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, called on House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson to take immediate action to begin preparing for the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process. In a letter, Congressman Morelle urged the Speaker to prioritize fiscal responsibility and take action to prevent a dangerous and avoidable funding crisis or gover  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for ten years. The Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 was first introduced after the emergence of firearms that could be undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines. The legislation, passed by Congress with wide bipartisan support and signed into law  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Earlier today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation renaming the Haverstraw Post Office after former Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato. Congressman Lawler was joined by Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Rockland County Clerk Donna Silberman, Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howie Phillips, other countywide and local elected officials, and members of Paul Pipera  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: After four years of delays, Hudson Valley police departments are finally receiving $10 million in drug forfeiture funds owed to them by the federal government. Congressman Lawler joined Senator Chuck Schumer, Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, and Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville for a press conference earlier this year in calling on the Department of Justice to release needed funds to local law enforc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the proposed move of the Buffalo Processing and Distribution Center to Rochester. In the letter, Congressman Langworthy requests that USPS provide written assurances that the Western New Yorkers employed by the facility will retain their jobs and urges them to move the public meeting time to be  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) issued the following statement after President Biden's announcement that he will be pausing all pending approvals of Liquefied Natural Gas exports: "President Biden's decision to pause Liquefied Natural Gas exports is a continuation of his America-last agenda to score points with the radical left at the expense of the American people,"said Congressman Langworthy."This  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2024: * * * "51 years ago, the Roe v. Wade decision secured abortion rights for women across the country. But I remember life before Roe, cobbling up money to fly to New York for an abortion, thanks to a supportive network of women in Wisconsin. That is a burden we should never place on women. As a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and former abortion counselor, I support the full range of re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Cleveland, NY - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that Niagara County has been added to the Iroquois Job Corps Center's recruiting zone, a major win for the Medina, NY center, located within NY-24. Tenney has been a champion of the Job Corps program and the Iroquois Job Corps Center and relentlessly fought to restore full funding to the program as part of the FY24 appropriations cycle.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Cleveland, NY - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that she earned an 'A+' on Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro-Life America's National Pro-Life Scorecard for her dedication to protecting the sanctity of life in the first session of the 118th Congress. The SBA Pro-Life America Scorecard takes into account votes, cosponsorships, letters, and actions legislators have taken to defend the right t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Cleveland, NY - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today hosted a roundtable discussion in Watertown, New York, to provide a forum for local law enforcement leaders to discuss the issues impacting law enforcement officers and problems facing the community. Tenney was joined at the event by Assemblyman Scott Gray, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, Jefferson County Legislative Chair Bill Johnson, Watertown Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) today introduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, legislation that would strengthen cybersecurity protecting the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sectors. The bill will identify vulnerabilities and improve protective measures of both the government and private groups against cyber threats. Co-sponsoring the legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Laborers' Local 1822, Covering Workers in North Country, Along With Thousands Of Union Families Across America, Were Victims Of A Pension System Collapse; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Little Benefits Remaining In Schumer's First Major Bill As Majority Leader, The American Rescue Plan, He Secured The Critical Fix To Multiem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Local Hudson Valley Cops Waited 4+ Years For "Equitable Share" Covering Long & Productive Hours Helping Feds Bust Regional Crime Rings, But With Bureaucratic Red Tape Creating No End In Sight And Hurting Their Bottom Lines, Senator Schumer Stood With Law Enforcement To Demand Action And Get The $$$ They Were Owed Schumer Personally Spoke To The Head Of The DEA And Worked For   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Committee's Capital Markets Subcommittee, joined with Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-40) to introduce H.R. 7030, the Review the Expansion of Government (REG) Act to bolster Congressional oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairwoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-02), Financial Servic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bill Would Provide Student Loan Forgiveness To Mental Health Professionals Who Choose To Practice In Underserved Areas; 55 Out Of New York's 62 Counties, Including Most of Upstate NY, Don't Have Enough Psychiatrists, Psychologists, or Social Workers Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce her support for bipartisan legislation to help expand the mental healt  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by New York City Council member Inna Vernikov involving a hearing on Jan. 18, 2024, entitled "A Threat to Every Community: Assessing the Safety, Health, and Economic Consequences of President Biden's Border Policies": * * * Thank you, Chairman Griffith, ranking member Castor, and distinguished members of the subcommittee for inviting me to testify here today. For th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following testimony by Danyela Souza Egorov, vice president of the Community Education Council for New York City School District 2, involving a hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Nadler, and members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I was born in Braz  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-New York, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Good afternoon Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, I am here today to respectfully request the inclusion of critical authorization language for my district in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. In Septemb  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wrote the following opinion in The Ogdensburg Journal, highlighting House Republicans' efforts to restore American energy dominance following the Biden Administration's destructive Green New Deal policies that have left American families struggling to afford basic necessities. Find the full opinion below. New Yorkers Want American E  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Delavan Grider Community Center in Buffalo to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation that would help end food deserts. Food deserts are areas where a significant portion of residents don't have easy access to a grocery store and affordable, nutritious food. Instead, they are forced to rely on corner and conveni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bill Could Help Bring A Grocery Store To Syracuse's Southside Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Valley Plaza in Syracuse to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation that would help end food deserts. Food deserts are areas where a significant portion of residents don't have easy access to a grocery store and affordable, nutritious food. Instead, they  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act, bipartisan legislation to improve soil health on farms and support sustainable alternatives to annual agriculture by improving United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs to ensure they are better able to support farmers who incorpo  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. One year ago today, 11 people were killed and nine more were injured in a senseless and horrific mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, one of our nation's most vibrant AAPI communities. This sense  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2024: * * * Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats have delivered on our promise to make health care more affordable and accessible for American families. Today's announcement means more than 21 million people will have high-quality, affordable health care in 2024, shattering all previous Open Enrollment Period records. Last Congress, Democrats strengthened the Affordable C  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade ensured that women in our country had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. In 2022, this fundamental right was stripped away by a radical, right-wing Supreme Court majority as part of the extreme MAGA Republican plan to criminalize abo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today is reminding constituents to check their passports six months before the summer travel season begins to avoid delays due to application backlogs. Since 2021, the congresswoman's office has helped 855 constituents who ran the risk of missing travel plans obtain passports and renewals. "Despite passport agencies returning to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) led an effort to stop House GOP members from reinstating the China Initiative, a Trump-era program created in 2018 that purported to combat espionage but in effect targeted and profiled those of Chinese descent. The Department of Justice ended the program in 2022, after several of the alleged e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The New Hampshire delegation applauded $3 million in federal funds recently awarded to support the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NBRC) efforts to foster economic development across the states of New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and Vermont. These funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development's Rural Business Development Grant Program and will support r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) applauded $3 million in federal funds recently awarded to support the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NBRC) efforts to foster economic development across the states of New Hampshire, Maine, New York and Vermont. These funds, secured by Shaheen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) alongside U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded $3 million in federal funds recently awarded to support the Northern Border Regional Commission's (NBRC) efforts to foster economic development across the states of New Hampshire, Maine, New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Congressman Pat Ryan condemned Republicans' unrelenting attacks on women's reproductive freedom, and called on Congress to immediately pass legislation guaranteeing a woman's right to choose, including the Women's Health Protection Act, which would restore the freedoms protected by Roe. "The American people have made it clear they want a governme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) led a letter to President Biden to respectfully request that he invite the surviving members of the 1957-1959 Tennessee A&I Tigers Men's Basketball Team, now called Tennessee State, to the White House for a long overdue celebration. Tennessee A&I was the first historically black institution to win a national championship and the first collegiate basketball team to ever win  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2024: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. One year ago today, 11 people were killed and nine more were injured in a senseless and horrific mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, one of our nation's most vibrant AA  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade ensured that women in our country had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. In 2022, this fundamental right was stripped away by a radical, right-wing Supreme Court majority as part of the extreme MAGA Republican plan to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats have delivered on our promise to make health care more affordable and accessible for American families. Today's announcement means that more than 21 million people will have high-quality, affordable health care in 2024, shattering a  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 26, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger announced he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives. A Maryland native, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger has served his home state at nearly every level of government for the last 38 years. After a life-altering car accident,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Hancock, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Friday, February 2 at the Apalachin Shared Services Building and from noon to 2:00pm on Friday, February 2 at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Mol  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from noon to 2:00pm on Friday, January 26 at the Shandaken Town Hall. During the event, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Hancock, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $1,320,145 in federal funding is being delivered to Delaware Opportunities Inc. These funds are available through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They will be used to support the Head Start program in Delaware County, which provides comprehensive early chil  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced that he secured $375,000 for the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department to create a new Community Policing Unit dedicated to community outreach, addressing chronic crime issues like larceny, and remediating quality of life issues within the community. Three new officers will be hired and dedicated solely to the new unit, which will also build th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today, Congressman Pat Ryan joined local elected officials as well as Central Hudson customers, including Timely Signs owner Joe Beichert and Ole Savannah owner Dave Amato, to highlight ongoing Central Hudson billing issues and stand together against Central Hudson's proposed rate increase. In July, Central Hudson filed to increase electric rates by 16% and natural gas rates by 19%, even though  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led 12 members in writing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), calling on the agency to improve health care services for seniors in Puerto Rico by thoroughly reviewing and refining the formula used to determine payments for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans on the island. Specifically, the lawmakers ask HHS to evaluate m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Tuesday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) wrote to the Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing concern and disappointment for the closure of James Madison High School in New York City to house illegal aliens. "The closure of James Madison High School to house illegal aliens should concern every American," said Congressman Williams. "School closures had a devastating im  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Deputy Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued the following statement in response to the death of three migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas. "It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the recent tragedy of a mother and two children, who on the evening of January 12, 2024, drowned along a portion of the U.S. southern border locat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor in support of expansion of the Child Tax Credit and highlights impact to families across New York's 13th congressional district. Click here to watch video of Espaillat's remarks. The following are remarks as prepared for delivery: "Madame/Mister Speaker, when the Child Tax Credit was originally expanded by the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: "Now a New York congressman wants to take that memorabilia national, celebrating Clemente with a specially minted U.S. commemorative coin. As reported by the New York Times, Rep. Adriano Espaillat introduced a bill last month -- the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act -- that would authorize the Treasury Department to design gold, copper-nickel, and silver dollar Clemente coins..." *** Original t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $157,605,755.44 in federal funding to reimburse the New York State Division of the Budget for the cost of emergency protective measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, New York State utilized equipment, materials, and contracts to implement emergency protective measures to reduce   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEA Grants Help Support Artists, Musicians, As Well As Research And Learning In History, Literature, Arts, & Other Areas Of The Humanities Schumer, Gillibrand: Investing In The Arts Is How We Paint A More Vibrant Picture For New York's Future! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,018,255 for nearly 300 grants   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEA Grants Help Support Artists, Musicians, As Well As Research And Learning In History, Literature, Arts, & Other Areas Of The Humanities Schumer, Gillibrand: Investing In The Arts Is How We Paint A More Vibrant Picture For New York's Future! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,018,255 for nearly 300 grants distributed by the Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last Year, NYDOT Identified Potential Structural Failures Of Gillett Road Bridge, But Because CSX Took No Action, Bridge Was Forced To Close, Cutting off Motorists and Disrupting Residents' Commutes and Traffic Patterns For Monroe County Residents - Now CSX Claims it Abandoned Bridge Ownership Decades Ago, Despite Records Showing CSX Made Bridge Repairs As Recently as 2009.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Can Be Serious For Young Children, But The Brand New Potentially Lifesaving Medication Released Last Year For RSV Is Seeing Shortages Across Country, Including Western NY With Respiratory Viruses Like RSV, Flu And COVID Facing Increased Risk During Cold Weather - Now Schumer Is Calling On Feds And Manufacturers To Step Up To Ensure  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today released the following statement commemorating the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which recognized a Constitutional right to an abortion. "Fifty-one years ago, the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Roe v. Wade recognized the fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution for women to make their own health care de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: East Greenbush, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter to Far Left Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to join the 25 governors across our country that have pledged support to Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his efforts to secure the U.S. Southern Border. Nearly $2 billion taxpayer dollars have been spent on New York City's illegal immigration crisis with the costs expected to rise to over $12 bill  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Education and the Workforce Committee's letter to University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) Board of Trustees Chairman Ramanan Raghavendran and Interim President Dr. Larry Jameson requesting documents and information regarding UPenn's inadequate response to instances of antisemitism on its campus and its failure to protect Jewish students, facu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Harvard University's decision to appoint Derek Penslar as co-chair of their Antisemitism Task Force continuing a disturbing trend of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students and community members on campus. "Harvard has become a disgraced bastion for antisemitism," said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. "Not only did Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) to Joe Biden's Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) unacceptable failure to hold VA attorney Shekeba Morrad accountable for her antisemitic video mocking Israelis who are demanding for the return of hostages taken by Hamas terrorists.  "Antis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: East Greenbush, N.Y. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's findings that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo created an illegal and hostile work environment filled with sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Cuomo was also found to have retaliated against the employees who spoke out against the harassment. "While Cuomo and his derang  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following reports that the illegitimate and unconstitutional January 6th Committee intentionally deleted over 100 documents and testimonies pertaining to their sham investigation. "As I said from day one, Nancy Pelosi's sham January 6th Committee was illegitimate and unconstitutional. It should come   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following reports that United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees were directly involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.  "It is absolutely shameful and unacceptable that employees at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) had a direct role in the barbaric October 7th attacks against Israel.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: After standing alongside hostage families last week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered a speech on the Senate floor to tell the stories of their loved ones who have been held hostage by Hamas for over 100 days. ** WATCH GILLIBRAND'S SPEECH ON THE SENATE FLOOR HERE ** *** Original text here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-after-standing-with-hostage-families-gilli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: All Republican Members of the Ways and Means Committee sent a letter on Tuesday to the U.S. District Court for District of Columbia, respectfully asking the court to sentence the IRS leaker, Charles Edward Littlejohn, to the maximum sentence for the crimes he committed when he stole and subsequently leaked private and confidential American taxpayer information,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the agency to reject a recent proposal from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The proposal would allow NACs to be listed on the NYSE and raise capital t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) released the following statements regarding the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) withdrawal of the proposed amendment to the Listed Company Manual to adopt a new listing standard for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The withdrawal followed a letter from Chairman Newhouse and Chairwoman Lummis to t  more