WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced a $4.6 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant for the Village of Watkins Glen to improve water infrastructure and increase water capacity for the local business community. "Watkins Glen is a vital part of our community, and this substantial investment in its water infrastructure is crucial for our future growth," said Congressman Langworthy  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LONG BRANCH, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. today expressed his frustration with Amtrak's ongoing service disruptions, declaring "enough is enough." Pallone highlighted the appalling weeks commuters have faced, including the latest suspension of service to and from New York Penn Station due to more problems with 100-year-old overhead wires, causing chaos for thousands. Last night, on a call with  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the introduction of the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, legislation to make college more affordable for working families. The Federal Pell Grant Program offers low-income students grants of up to $7,395 each academic year to offset the cost of an undergraduate degree. At its peak in the 1970s, the maximum Pell   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Liberty, NY - U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today released the following statement celebrating the ruling by the New York State Supreme Court against New York City's foie gras ban: "A New York City ban on foie gras would devastate those who can least afford it in Sullivan County - where duck and goose farming account for millions of dollars in economic output. I've been fighting alongside our farming co  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of legislation he authored to help curb the flow of stolen firearms onto community streets. The Gun Theft Prevention Act would require additional security measures for gun shops and increase the frequency of inspections required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). "Over 30% of guns identified in a cr  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA) led 45 House Members and 4 Senators in a bicameral, bipartisan letter this week urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic software tools used to guide coverage decisions in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. This follows a letter that Reps. Chu   more