WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the City of Elmira Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $27,009.92. "I'm proud to announce this FEMA grant for the City of Elmira Fire Department, which will provide needed resources to strengthen their firefighting capabilities and ensure the saf  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Fights for Seniors and First Responders, Introduces Bipartisan "Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act" Legislation will allow seniors on Medicare to be treated on-site by paramedics and emergency responders and ensure that healthcare personnel receive proper compensation from Medicare reimbursements Act builds on Ryan's record of fighting to lower healthcare costs  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced her office's upcoming mobile office hours for the month of July. During these mobile office hours, constituents can receive one-on-one assistance from members of Tenney's team of expert caseworkers on issues regarding federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, or Passport Agency. If you are  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $245,114 in federal funding awarded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for Radio Catskill and North Country Public Radio to upgrade their equipment to provide enhanced emergency alert capabilities in the Catskill Mountains and the North Country. The federal funding will be used to replace critical elements of Radio Catskill's broadcasting   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of firing their own weapons, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with veterans at Wounded Warrior Project in NYC to announce the Blast Overpressure Safety Act, legislation to address traumatic brain injuries among service members and veterans. Service members who regularl  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $32,230,000 in federal funding for community development projects in New York's 19th Congressional District were included in the House's Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills. Rep. Molinaro requested and advocated for these funds. Last year, Rep. Molinaro successfully secured $27.6 million in funding for community projects across Upstate New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LONG BRANCH, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-New Jersey) today sharply criticized House Republicans' proposal to cut Amtrak funding by 12% in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation Appropriations bill. He urged Republicans from New Jersey and New York to stand up to the reckless plan to defund public transit serving the Northeast Corridor. "This 12% cut to Amtrak is a direct attack on the hardwor  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle visited St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center to present long-time volunteer Mary Jo Albert with the Congressional Award of Distinction in recognition of her years of service and significant contributions to our community. "It is my honor to recognize Mary Jo Albert for her extraordinary work with St. Joseph's by presenting her with the Congressional Aw  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Liberty, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Wednesday, July 24 at the Bainbridge Village Hall and from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Thursday, July 25 at the Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department Community Center. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Broome County Bus Transit System Is Essential To Southern Tier Economy With Routes To Binghamton And Endicott, Ensuring Residents Can Get To Work, To Health Care Visits, Shop and Visit Friends and Relatives Senators Secure Highly Competitive Federal "Low & No Emission Grant" For Broome County To Accelerate Electrification Goals With New Buses, Building On Millions Already Del  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Heavy Wind, Rain And Reported Tornado Touch Downs Bombarded Upstate New York This Week -Causing Ripped Off Roofs, Washed Out Roadways, Thousands Of Downed Trees & Power Outages Across From Western NY To The Finger Lakes And The Mohawk Valley & From The Southern Tier To The North Country Schumer, Gillibrand To FEMA: Mobilize And Stand Ready To Approve Any Requested Aid By New   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * Today, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement regarding the verdict of Senator Robert Menendez's (D-N.J.) trial: "Ten months ago, when the charges against Senator Menendez were brought by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, I shared with him the famous words of American singer-songwriter, Kenny Rogers: 'You've got to know when to hol  more