WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following a tour of the International Mail Facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today, Congressman Max Rose, slammed bureaucratic squabbles that has prevented a new cutting edge lab from being built to better detect and prevent illicit fentanyl from being shipped into the United States. "Chinese-made fentanyl is coming through the mail into our communities and causing incredible damage--and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Charter Demands Rate Increase for Legacy Time Warner Customers to Receive ACC Network, Brindisi Demands Answers from Charter and Calls on New York Public Service Commission to Investigate Rate Increase on Customers - Brindisi: All Central New Yorkers Want to Do Is See Orange, but as usual, the only color Spectrum sees is green * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) called for an investi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Joins Local Officials to Pay Respect to Vietnam Veterans - Brindisi: This pin is a small token of our appreciation for the sacrifices they made * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) hosted a pinning ceremony for Central New York Vietnam Era Veterans. Brindisi presented the Veterans with a Department of Defense commemorative pin honoring their service. Brindisi was joined b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined all Republican senators in urging the Supreme Court to ignore Democrat's political threats and remain independent while it considers cases regarding gun control and the Second Amendment. Cassidy and the senators wrote to the court in response to a brief filed by Democrats that threatens to pack the court if it strikes down a law imposing stricter gun control o  more

AMENIA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: On Monday, August 26th, United States Congressman Antonio Delgado, representing the 19th District of New York, visited Hudson River Health Care's Amenia Health Center. Joined by CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon and other HRHCare executives and health center staff, Congressman Delgado was able to learn more about the vital impact the health center has on the Amenia community, as well as the importance of sec  more

HUDSON, New York, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Delgado: The Green Jobs and Opportunity Act is about bringing folks together, just like we are doing today, to steer our workforce toward a new, green economy * * * Yesterday, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) convened a roundtable at Columbia-Greene Community College with local environmental leaders and stakeholders from across New York's 19th Congressional District. Delgado's roun  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed called for a DOJ investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr. "I am concerned for the safety of the traveling public along the stretch of Interstate 90 which runs through the Seneca Nation," Reed said in the letter. "From the public's view, this appears to be nothing more than the Governor exacting political revenge on the Seneca   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, and Todd Young, R-Indiana, on the Burmese military's genocide against the Rohingya minority in Rakhine, Burma: "Two years ago, the Burmese military began a premeditated campaign of murder, rape, and other brutal atrocities against the Rohingya, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya, many of t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - $15.8 Million Infrastructure Project Builds on Over $400 million in Investments Along Buffalo River Corridor * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and State Senator Tim Kennedy were joined by community leaders to announce $10.625 million in new funding for renovation to the Ohio Street Lift Bridge. The recent allocation, through the Federal Highway Administration's National Highway Freight pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced the Committee has served a subpoena on former White House staff secretary Rob Porter for testimony on September 17, 2019. Subpoenas were issued this month for Corey Lewandowski and Rick Dearborn to also appear on September 17th. These witnesses were all involved in President Trump's extens  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that legislation to dedicate a Fairport post office in honor of the late Louise and Bob Slaughter has been signed into law by the President. "I couldn't be more proud that the first piece of legislation I've introduced to be signed into law is a well-deserved tribute to my extraordinary predecessor and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - Following Push by Brindisi, Local FOX, ABC, and NBC Stations Return to DirecTV Customers - Brindisi: Our Communities Depend on Local News; I Will Continue Holding Big Cable Companies Accountable * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi released the following statement after reports that Nexstar and cable giant AT&T had reached a resolution to local blackouts: "Finally, these blackouts have come to a  more

CLARENCE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins today announced $146,742.85 in federal funding for the Armor Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. in Hamburg, NY. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types. "The AFG program helps commu  more

KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined Trailways leadership, DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominquez, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, and the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce for a grand opening celebration in honor of the remodeled Trailways Bus Station in Kingston. Trailways of New York is the largest and longest continually operating privately held intercity transportation pr  more

KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Recognizes Rep. Delgado for Number of Bills Introduced and Work to Pass the Family Farmer Relief Act through the House and Senate * * * Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was recognized as one of the most active new Members in the 116th Congress thus far in a report released last week by Quorum Analytics. This report looks at the work of Members of Congress to introduce legi  more

KINGSTON, New York, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado's bill to aid family farmers during downturns in the agriculture economy was signed into law by President Trump. H.R. 2336, The Family Farmer Relief Act, eases the process of reorganizing debt through Chapter 12 bankruptcy rules, a tool created specifically to help family farmers during tough economic times. Delgado introduced the legislation in April with su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to South Korea's decision to abandon the General Security of Military Information Agreement with Japan: "I am deeply concerned by President Moon Jae-in's decision to terminate the General Security of Military Information Agreement, a hard sought and important agreement that contributes to a shared understanding of regional security threats between U  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement on the woman's equality day in celebration of the 99th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed a woman's right to vote: * * * - Today Marks the 99th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 19th Amendment, Guaranteeing A Woman's Right to Vote * * * "Today, we celebrate one of our nation's most significant steps forward: passing the 19th Amendment, and finally giving women the right   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Wednesday, August 21st, at 10am Congressman Adriano Espaillat will join a delegation of New York and New Jersey Members of Congress to tour the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (CDF), a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey that holds 300 immigrant detainees. Included in the visiting delegation are U.S Representatives Gregory Meeks, Albio Sires, Hakeem Jeffries, and  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 26 of his colleagues from downstate New York and northern New Jersey in sending a letter to top leadership at American Airlines and unions representing their workforce urging them to maintain jobs in the greater New York metropolitan region. "As members of Congress representing the communities in the New York metropolitan area, we are committed to ensu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless urging FDA to redouble its efforts to promptly remove illegal vaping products from the market. On Friday, federal health officials announced that at least 193 individuals in 22 states, mostly teens a  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today applauded the completion of the second span of the Kosciuszko Bridge. Rep. Maloney helped secure $670 million in federal funds, roughly 85% of the total cost, to fund the new bridge. "Today is a momentous day for New York. After years of planning and construction, I am so thrilled that the Kosciuszko Bridge is complete. Governor Cuomo has proven, once again,   more

NEWBURGH, New York, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Maloney Cosponsors Delgado's Green Jobs and Opportunity Act, a Roadmap to Achieve a Clean Energy Workforce * * * Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) cosponsored the Green Jobs and Opportunity Act, legislation recently introduced by Reps. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) to combat climate change and ensure the labor workforce is ready to transition to a clean ene  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on recognition of Labor Day, which will be celebrated nationally Monday, September 2, 2019: "As New Yorkers come together to enjoy Labor Day weekend, we take time to honor the contributions workers have in the Hudson Valley, our state, and our nation. "The fight to help workers earn a fair wage is far from over, and I remain committed to ensuring workers' rights and equality are fully realized for thi  more

QUEENS, New York, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's plan to scrap the Flores Settlement which sets duration and treatment standards for children in detention: "First President Trump separated immigrant children from their parents. Now he wants to keep innocent migrant kids and families locked up indefinitely. This is beyond the pale, and yet another cruel and shameful assault on immigrants. "Last month, I introduced the 'Stop C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos urging him to remove recalled and unsafe products, and to implement critical safety reforms, following disturbing reports that items found on the Amazon Marketplace are non-compliant with federal regulations. "These revelations about Amazon are shocking and deeply troubling," said Meng. "The company must immediately remove items that ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to President Trump calling on him to make the Amazon wildfires a top priority at this weekend's G7 Summit. In the correspondence, Meng also urged the President to convene a global summit to devise solutions to curb the decimation of the Amazon. "The Amazon is known as Earth's lungs and the raging wildfires there have been devastating," said Meng. "We  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the House Judiciary Committee filed a motion to expedite the ruling in the lawsuit to compel former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify before the Committee as part of its impeachment investigation into obstruction, corruption and abuse of power by President Donald Trump and his associates. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement: "As the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced the Committee has served a subpoena on former White House staff secretary Rob Porter for testimony on September 17, 2019. Subpoenas were issued this month for Corey Lewandowski and Rick Dearborn to also appear on September 17th. These witnesses were all involved in President Trump's extensive efforts to obstruct the Special Counsel'  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Hosts All-girls Flag Football Team for Reception Celebrating Inaugural Summer Flag National Championship * * * Congressman Max Rose hosted the Staten Island Giants, an all-girls flag football team, on Staten Island today to celebrate their historic victory in July's inaugural Summer Flag National Championship. Rose presented the 14-and-under squad, along with coaches Michael Colt and Jame  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Rose Leads Call for Veterans' Affairs to Update Websites to Include Required Content and Links * * * Following a review of the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) websites which found they fail to include mandatory content and links, Congressman Max Rose led an effort with fellow members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Congressmen Gil Cisneros of California and Chris Pappas of New Hamp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ) joined New Jersey State officials and colleagues from the House of Representatives to speak on the importance of the Portal Bridge Project, and why the Trump Administration needs to help New Jersey move it forward. "We have been here before - the Portal Bridge is important to New Jersey, New York, and the entire northeast region of this country. It is also one-hund  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - National Science Foundation Grants Fund Cutting-edge Research at Union College and UAlbany, Bringing 2 Week Federal Grant Total Near $10 Million * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany) and Union College multiple scientific research grants totaling $2,056,439. This brings the two we  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on National Preparedness Month: "When natural disaster strikes, the federal government must be prepared to help. For years, the Small Business Administration has been a crucial part of the recovery process, offering low-cost loans and assistance to small businesses, homeowners, and renters affected by a natural disaster. "Sadly, each year after disaster str  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the news that the Trump administration will siphon resources from Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund to fund its family incarceration policy: "Just as we approach the height of the Hurricane season and as Dorian barrels toward Puerto Rico, we learn the Trump Administration plans to steal money for disaster relief to finance its coldhearted persecution of immigrants. "No  more

BROOKHAVEN, New York, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional National Labs Caucus, met with U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Science Paul Dabbar at Brookhaven National Lab (BNL). During the meeting, they discussed BNL's cutting edge research on clean and green energy and the importance of providing sustained and robust funding so its scientists can continue to pioneer the future of s  more

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: On Thursday, August 29, 2019, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) visited Stony Brook University's (SBU) Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI), which has provided business development training, networking opportunities, research facilities and other resources to new technologically-innovative companies. Since opening in 1992, the incubator has been associated with more than 100 companies and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) just announced his legislation to honor the life and legacy of Army Specialist Thomas J. Wilwerth by renaming in his honor the Post Office in his hometown of Mastic, New York, (H.R. 829) was signed into law today by President Trump. Specialist Wilwerth participated in the Junior ROTC program while at William Floyd High School and enlisted in the Army Reserve his junior year a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) just announced his legislation to honor former Congressman Bill Carney (H.R. 828), which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Route 111 in Smithtown, New York, as the "Congressman Bill Carney Post Office," was signed into law today by President Trump. "Congressman Carney was an incredible man who fought tirelessly for his constituents ever  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, issued the following statement with Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Todd Young, R-Indiana, on the Burmese military's genocide against the Rohingya minority in Rakhine State: "Two years ago, the Burmese military began a premeditated campaign of murder, rape, and other brutal atrocities against the Rohingya, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya, many of them women and c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lead Republican Michael McCaul today urged Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to address troubling rollbacks in Poland's democracy. In a letter, the leaders of the Committee expressed concerns about recent government actions to curb political freedom in Poland. "The curtailing of judicial independence and politicizati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representatives Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lead Republican Michael McCaul today urged Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to address troubling rollbacks in Poland's democracy. In a letter, the leaders of the Committee expressed concerns about recent government actions to curb political freedom in Poland. "The   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that legislation to dedicate a Fairport post office in honor of the late Louise and Bob Slaughter has been signed into law by the President. "I couldn't be more proud that the first piece of legislation I've introduced to be signed into law is a well-deserved tribute to my extraordinary predecessor and dea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, House Judiciary Chairman and subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights issued the following joint statement with Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, civil liberties chair, in response to President Trump's proposal to hold the 2020 G-7 Summit at Trump National Doral Miami: "The President's personal financial interests are clearly shaping decisions about official U.S. government activities, and this is precisely the type of risk that the Constitution  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Zoe Lofgren, D-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, issued the following joint statement in response to the announcement from the Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments stating that a final rule will be released to implement the provisions of the Flores settlement agreement: "Based on the content of the proposed rule and statements from  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Yesterday, all 53 U.S. Senate Republicans, including Idaho's Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, sent a letter to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in response to Democrats' threats of political retribution if the Court does not dismiss the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York. "[J]udicial independence is under assault," the letter read in part. "Democrats in Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - After Sandy, Schumer Championed Major Reforms To National Flood Insurance Program For LI; Now, Many Of Those Reforms Are Included In Bipartisan Legislation He Wants To Pass This Hurricane Season - Senator's Push Comes While Tropical Storm Dorian Spins In Atlantic, As Threat Of More Storms Aiming For LI Could Loom & With The NFIP Clock Set To Run Out September 30th - Schumer: This Bipartisan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - As Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds To Step-Up Data Collection Of Insect To Help Combat Trend & Keep Local Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing - Upstate NY Is An Agricultural Hive Of Productivity, But Recent Fed Decision That Imperils The Future Of Bees Would Threaten Much Of What Makes This Part Of New York Buzz * * * Standing amidst a swarm of advocates, at a local bee far  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $138,045.45 in federal funding for the Arlington Fire District in Dutchess County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will specifically be used to provide firefighter training on incident command and safety. "It  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $171,980.94 in federal funding for two fire departments in Western New York. Specifically, Armor Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. in Erie County will receive $146,742.85 and will use the funding to purchase new air packs, oxygen bottles, and air masks. The department currently uses 25-year-old air packs. The  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Reduce Youth Homelessness * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,592,570 in federal funding for the Homeless Alliance of Western New York. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and will be used t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Reduce Youth Homelessness * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,592,570 in federal funding for the Homeless Alliance of Western New York. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and will be used t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $375,618.65 in federal funding for four fire departments in Cayuga, Ontario, Steuben, and Tompkins Counties. Specifically, the City of Auburn Fire Department will receive $24,418.18, the Village of Shortsville Fire Department will receive $44,285.71, the City of Hornell Fire Department will receive $137,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $375,618.65 in federal funding for four fire departments in Cayuga, Ontario, Steuben, and Tompkins Counties. Specifically, the City of Auburn Fire Department will receive $24,418.18, the Village of Shortsville Fire Department will receive $44,285.71, the City of Hornell Fire Department will receive $137,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - FCC Funding Is Expected to Provide Broadband Access to Homes and Businesses * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,208,810 in federal funding to expand high-speed, broadband internet access in Delaware County. The federal funding was administered through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Alternative Connect Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - FCC Funding Is Expected to Provide Broadband Access to Homes and Businesses * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,208,810 in federal funding to expand high-speed, broadband internet access in Delaware County. The federal funding was administered through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Alternative Connect Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following op-ed on President Trump's intention of buying Greenland, which was provided to the New York Times: Trump isn't the only one to recognize the country's strategic importance. Beijing does, too. After news leaked last week that President Trump had expressed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, his critics predictably derided him as crazy. But once again, the president is crazy like a fox. The acquisition of Greenla  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * - Fort Custer near Battle Creek Considered a Finalist to Host Continental Interceptor Site for the East Coast * * * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the statement below on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a potential missile defense site for the East Coast, which was released today. The statement reit  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today reiterated that Democrats' plans to pack the Supreme Court would delegitimize our nation's highest court and undermine America's confidence in our institutions and democracy. Rubio joined Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to the Clerk of the Supreme Court in response to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's (D-RI) b  more

BIG SANDY, Montana, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - American Airlines to provide new summer service to Bozeman from Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New York, add New York-Kalispell route, expand Chicago-Kalispell service; Alaska Airlines to provide non-stop, year-round Los Angeles-Missoula service * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester today praised the announcement that American Airlines will add new summer flights to Bozeman from New York (LGA), Phil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Implement Workforce Training Programs in Wood and Paper Products * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $571,267 in federal funding for the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), part of the AFL-CIO. Specifically, the funding will go towards creating and implementing workforce training programs in the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a $193,283 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant for technical assistance for light food processing and the development of value-added products in Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County's Harvest Kitchen in the town of Canton, NY. This funding will accommodate multiple small and growing businesses in St. L  more