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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday October 09, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Congressman Langworthy Secures $1 Million to Upgrade Elma's Wastewater Treatment System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: ELMA, NY Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) secured $1 million in federal funding to consolidate and upgrade the Town of Elma's wastewater treatment facilities. This funding, part of H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which passed the House in July, will allow for the construction of a modern wastewater treatment pl  more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES C.A.R.E.S. VAN SCHEDULE FOR HUDSON VALLEY HALLOWEEN AND FALL EVENTS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Announces C.A.R.E.S. Van Schedule for Hudson Valley Halloween and Fall Events Ryan's Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van will bring assistance with federal agencies to Halloween and fall community events across NY-18 Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule of Halloween and fall community events that his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Res  more

Congresswoman Tenney Joins Legislation to End FEMA Program Funding Illegal Immigrant Resettlement, Prioritizing Disaster Relief for U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today cosponsored legislation aimed at ending the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Shelter and Services Program, which funds the resettlement of illegal immigrants within the United States. This bill, led by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01), comes in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread devastation, and  more

Gillibrand Holds Roundtable With Veterans To Discuss Bipartisan Legislation That Would Address Epidemic Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Service Members and Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: 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 held a roundtable with veterans at VFW Post No. 9587 in Staten Island to discuss the her Blast Overpressure Safety Act, legislation to address traumatic brain injuries among service members and veterans. Service members who  more

Molinaro To Host Third Pinning Ceremony In Sullivan County For Vietnam War Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Liberty, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced he will host another pinning ceremony for Vietnam War veterans on Tuesday, October 15 from 3pm to 4pm in Sullivan County. Rep. Molinaro held pinning ceremonies in Greene County and Broome County in August. Rep. Molinaro will present veterans with a pin recognizing their service. This event is open to all Vietnam War veterans, their families, and   more

NY Democratic Delegation Statement Condemning Vandalism of Rep. Espaillat's District Office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: New York, NY Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Hakeem Jeffries, Jamaal Bowman, Yvette Clarke, Dan Goldman, Tim Kennedy, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, Joe Morelle, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pat Ryan, Tom Suozzi, Paul Tonko, Ritchie Torres, and Nydia Velazquez issued the following statement: "As Democratic Members of Congress, we believe in the freedom to peacefully assemble and protest as a fundamental r  more

NY Democratic Delegation Statement Condemning Vandalism of Rep. Espaillat's District Office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Hakeem Jeffries, Jamaal Bowman, Yvette Clarke, Dan Goldman, Tim Kennedy, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, Joe Morelle, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pat Ryan, Tom Suozzi, Paul Tonko, Ritchie Torres, and Nydia Velazquez issued the following statement in response to vandalism targeting Rep. Espaillat's district office: "As Democratic Members of Congress, we beli  more

REP. CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP'S FALSEHOODS AND CONSPIRACY THEORIES REGARDING FEMA'S RECOVERY AND RESPONSE EFFORTS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the falsehoods and conspiracy theories former president Donald J. Trump is spreading about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "The recent surge in dis and misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, largely propagated by former President Donald Trump and his allies, is endan  more

SCHUMER STATEMENT ON EPA REMOVAL OF ROCHESTER EMBAYMENT FROM LIST OF THE GREAT LAKES' MOST POLLUTED AREAS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New York, N.Y. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on the removal of the Rochester Embayment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of the Great Lakes' most environmentally degraded areas: "I was thrilled to lead the charge and secure $9.5 million in federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to finally rebuild   more

Stefanik Introduces Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressmen Pete Stauber (R-MN), Bill Keating (D-MA), and Mike Quigley (D-IL), in introducing the bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation would award three Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Olympic Winter Game  more