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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2019 ( 67 items )  

At Lewis County General Hospital, Schumer Sounds Alarm on Devastating Cuts to Vital Federal Funding for Rural Hospitals Expected This Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Upstate NY Hospitals Stand To Lose Billions, Risking Access To Doctors & Life-Saving Services; Senator Calls On Congress To Kill The Cuts Asap - The Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program Supports Hospitals Serving A High Volume Of Low-Income & Uninsured Patients; Program Is Scheduled To Be Slashed By $4 Billion This Month, With No State Facing Greater Losses Than New York *  more

Brindisi, Sherill Manufacturing Announce Major Push for SPOONSS Act Legislation to Secure More Jobs in Oneida County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Brindisi Champions Local Manufacturing and Calls for Restoration of Buy-American Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act Before Congress * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) joined Sherill Manufacturing Employees today to demand Congress include his bipartisan Support Procurement of our Nation's Stainless Steel Act(SPOONSS) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) confe  more

Chair of Democratic Caucus Sponsors Delgado's Medicare-X Choice Act
KINGSTON, New York, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and fifth-ranking House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) signed on as a co-sponsor of Representative Antonio Delgado's (NY-19) Medicare-X Choice Act legislation to create a public option health plan available for purchase on the individual and small business exchanges and achieve universal health care. H.R. 2000 is the House companion to legisl  more

Chairwoman Velazquez Announces September Hearings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) has announced several Committee hearings for the month of September: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:00 A.M.: The Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship will meet for a hearing titled, "Growing the Clean Energy Economy." Wednesday,   more

Delgado Discusses Addressing Poverty and Inequality in Otsego County at Opportunities for Otsego
ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held a roundtable at Opportunities for Otsego, Inc in Oneonta with the board of directors, senior staff, and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig to discuss their work to combat poverty and assist low-income communities in Otsego County. "Today's conversation was illuminating and deeply important to understand the headwinds facing thousands of Upstate New Yorker  more

Delgado Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Financial Aid and Support for Working and Non-Traditional Students
KINGSTON, New York, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), led Representatives Don Young (AK-AL), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) in introducing H.R. 4216, the bipartisan Strengthening Financial Aid for Students Act, also known as Strengthening FAFSA, legislation that aims to increase higher education opportunities by providing the proper aid to non-traditional students who must work whi  more

Democrats Urge Pence to Address Poland's Democratic Backsliding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, this week led House Democrats in urging Vice President Pence to address critical erosions of democracy in his upcoming trip to Poland. In a letter, the members pressed the Vice President to emphasize the importance of shared democratic values to the U.S.-Poland relationship i  more

Engel Announces $100,000 Federal Security Grant for Chabad of Yonkers
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel announced today that Chabad of Yonkers has received a $100,000 Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to improve safety measures at the synagogue. The funding will be used to add fencing, lighting, windows, alarms, a panic button, security cameras and a security guard. DHS security funding for Chabad of Yonkers comes as hate crimes continue to rise across the country. "  more

Engel Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Health Care in U.S. Territories
NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Eliot L. Engel announced today that he is cosponsoring H.R. 1354, the Territories Health Equity Act, legislation that will bring federal Medicare and Medicaid funding for U.S. territories in line with states. The U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands have historically received less federal support for their Medicare and Medicai  more

Following Months-Long Staffing Shortages at Northern Border, Schumer, Higgins Push Plan to Set Minimum Staffing Requirement at Northern Border
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - In May, Customs and Border Protection Executed a Plan to Temporarily Move Up to 300 Northern Border Officers to the Southern Border; Staffing Shortages Caused Hours-Long Delays at WNY Ports of Entry, Impeded Cross-Border Trade and Created the Risk of Security Vulnerabilities * * * Standing at the Peace Bridge, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Representative Brian Higgins (  more

Harvesting Hops: Rep. Tom Goes On The Job With Fleur De Lis Brew Works
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Tom Reed stopped by Fleur De Lis Brew Works to get a behind the scenes tour and learn how to identify when hops are ready to harvest. With the help of tax cuts, small business owners are able to invest back into their businesses and watch their dreams--or hops--grow. "Nothing beats an ice cold brew that is 100% New York made," said Tom. "The time and effort it takes to craft a beverage takes years to master an  more

Higgins Says Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Is Spared, For Now, From Cuts to Fund the Wall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Higgins Objected to Plan Putting $14M NFARS Project at Risk * * * Today the Trump Administration announced that the Pentagon will divert $3.6 billion in military construction projects to pay for the border wall. Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), has learned that the $14 million training and fitness center at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) is not on the list of cuts at this time.   more

Higgins Welcomes Action on Long-Overdue Pilot Records Database, Urges Administration to Work Swiftly Toward Full Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) learned that the Secretary of Transportation has forwarded a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" on the Pilot Records Database to the Office of Management and Budget for formal review. Higgins released the following statement in response: "Based on the difficult lessons we learned following the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, the families of Flight 3407 fought for and Cong  more

Homeland Security Officials Join Rep. John Katko for Roundtable Discussion on Cybersecurity Threats Locally
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 30 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Ransomware Attacks in CNY, Rep. Katko, Local Officials & Municipalities Engage in Discussion with DHS on Strengthening Cybersecurity Protections * * * Following ransomware attacks in Central New York this summer, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection & Innovation Subcommittee, today hosted a  more

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Homeland Security Over Trump Pardons
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for documents relating to the President's multiple alleged attempts to offer pardons to officials carrying out his illegal and cruel immigration policies. Specifically, the subpoena requires the production of d  more

Lowey, Engel, Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress From New York, New Jersey Call on Verizon to Reinstate Fios1 News
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations; Rep. Eliot L. Engel, Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a bipartisan group of representatives from New York and New Jersey today sent a letter to Verizon to ask for reconsideration of the decision to cancel its contract with Fios1 News. Effective this November, RNN News will no longer be providing news co  more

Maloney Announces $1,250,000 Grant for High-Hazard Dam Repairs in New York
NEWBURGH, New York, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant program made possible through Maloney's bill, the Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2016 * * * Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has received a $1,250,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) program. This grant program was  more

Maloney Demands Trump Keeps Hands Off West Point Funding, Stop Diverting Military Funds for Border Wall
NEWBURGH, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) demanded President Trump immediately reverse his Administration's plan to divert $3.6 billion in military construction projects - including $160 million in funds for the United States Military Academy at West Point, located in his Congressional district - to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. "I thought Mexico was paying for the wall - not our f  more

Mayor Brown, Rep. Higgins Announce $322,000 Fire Grant for City of Buffalo Fire Department
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The FEMA Grant will be used to purchase equipment and provide training for firefighters that will enhance their rescue and life-saving operations * * * Mayor Byron W. Brown and Fire Commissioner William Renaldo, joined by Congressman Brian Higgins, announced that the City of Buffalo received a $322,000 grant for the Buffalo Fire Department. The competitive Assistance to Firefighters grant  more

Oversight and Judiciary Committees Investigate Pence Trip to Trump Golf Resort in Ireland and Trump's Pitch to Host G7 at His Resort in Miami
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary sent a series of letters requesting documents and other information regarding multiple efforts by the President, Vice President, and other Trump Administration officials to spend taxpayer funds at properties owned by the President in potential violation of the Constitution's Emol  more

Rep. Brindisi Issues Statement on Pentagon Decision to Redirect $3.6 Billion From 127 Military Construction Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement regarding the Pentagon's decision to redirect $3.6 billion from 127 military construction projects: "The sensitive work done at Rome Lab places it at a high risk and protecting these funds will help directly ensure the safety of thousands of Rome Lab employees against potential terrorist threats. "I have been notified by the Air Force that these vital dollars for Rome Lab will not be diverted. "We need   more

Rep. Chris Collins Announces $402,622.85 in Grants for Two Local Fire Companies
CLARENCE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Collins today announced $402,622.85 in federal funding for two local fire companies. The local companies are the Olcott Fire Company, Inc., and the Richmond Fire District. These grants were 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 fi  more

Rep. Delgado Holds Roundtable With Kingston Affordable Housing Leaders
KINGSTON, New York, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held a roundtable in Kingston focused on affordable housing with leadership and representatives from RUPCO, the Supportive Housing Network of New York, Catholic Charities, and CARES Homeless Management Information Systems. Today's meeting focused on learning more about the resources available to communities in poverty in Ulster County and the role of   more

Rep. Engel Issues Statement on Lansing Departure as Head of U.S. Agency for Global Media
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the U.S. Agency for Global Media of CEO John Lansing's plans to step down: "I'm grateful to John Lansing for his years of service leading our international-broadcasting efforts under two administrations. "His work has put the USAGM networks on a path toward becoming modern, effective news organizations providing unbiased informati  more

Rep. Engel Presses Afghanistan Special Representative to Testify
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Committee Will Hold Hearing on Afghanistan Peace Plan * * * Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today pressed Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad to testify at an open hearing on the Trump Administration's peace plan and the path forward for Afghanistan. In a letter  more

Rep. Fortenberry Issues Statement on Google Settlement With FTC
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission announced that Google and its subsidiary YouTube would pay a record $170 million to settle allegations by the FTC and the New York Attorney General that YouTube illegally collected personal data on children without parental consent: "With success should come responsibility. Parents should have confidence that their kids are safe online and that tech giants like Goog  more

Rep. Katko Announces $24K in Federal Funding for Auburn Fire Department
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that, with his support, the Auburn Fire Department has received $24,418 in federal funding to make health and safety upgrades. The funding was provided through the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I'm proud to consistently advocate for the men and women who bravely serve our  more

Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on Death of Ex-New York State Sen. Larkin
NEWBURGH, New York, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of ex-New York State Sen. Bill Larkin: "We were from different political parties and generations, but we became fast friends, sometimes to the frustration of harder partisans on both sides. "I loved watching Bill work, and he taught me how to be a better public servant, because he loved the people he represented and thought endlessly about how to make their lives better. "His se  more

Rep. Morelle, Foodlink, Community Partners Call on President to Rescind Proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Change
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Proposal could jeopardize SNAP benefits for 3.1 million Americans, including at least 87,000 New Yorkers. Start of Hunger Action Month underscores importance of SNAP to ensuring food security * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle along with Foodlink, The Children's Agenda, members of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI), and community stakeholders announced their strong   more

Rep. Nadler Issues Statement at Hearing on Oversight of Trump Administration's Border Policies
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement at the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship hearing entitled "Oversight of the Trump Administration's Border Policies and the Relationship Between Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Domestic Terrorism": "I want to begin by thanking my esteemed colleague, Representative Escobar, for welcoming us to El Paso, for her commendable service on the House Judiciary Commit  more

Rep. Nadler: Oversight and Judiciary Committees Investigate Pence Trip to Trump Golf Resort in Ireland and Trump's Pitch to Host G7 at His Resort in Miami
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary sent a series of letters requesting documents and other information regarding multiple efforts by the President, Vice President, and other Trump Administration officials to spend taxpayer funds at properties owned by the President in potential violation of the Constitution's Emoluments Clauses. Vice President's Trip to   more

Rep. Reed Teams Up With Local Officials to Blast Cuomo Over Salamanca Death
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Tom Reed teamed up with Salamanca Mayor Mike Smith and Salamanca Fire Chief Nick Bocharski to speak out against Governor Cuomo for withholding duly owed payments to the City of Salamanca. The funds have been wrongly withheld because of an unrelated political dispute with the Seneca Nation over gaming revenues. Fire Chief Nick Bocharski shared how someone died last week in Salamanca due to cardiac a  more

Rep. Reed Tours Militello Farms In Forestville
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Tom Reed got a first-hand look at grape farming and farm supply operations at Militello Farms. The Militello family business began in the 1970s and has expanded to include a farm supply store that offers grape pesticides, trellis material, fertilizers and other items. Tom was able to tour the facilities, the store, walk through the vineyards and test the sugar levels of grape samples. Owner James Militello gav  more

Rep. Rose Announces Nearly $750k in Federal Funding for College of Staten Island Research
STATEN ISLAND, New York, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - National Science Foundation awarded funding for two research projects around earth sciences and optical networks * * * Congressman Max Rose announced today that researchers at the City University of New York, College of Staten Island (CSI) have recently been awarded $741,226 in federal funding for two separate research projects. "We have some of the best and brightest men and women righ  more

Rep. Stefanik Successfully Delivers 2020 Pilot Project of Prescott-to-Ogdensburg Bicycle Ferry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has successfully delivered a 2020 Pilot Project of Prescott-to-Ogdensburg Bicycle Ferry. The Recorder and Times (Brockville, Ontario) announced that Homeland Security has signed off on a study for the bike/passenger ferry which will take place this Fall. Following that, a pilot project will take place in 2020. "I'm thrilled to hear that my push for this cross-border pedestria  more

Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Take DOD Funds From Puerto Rico to Build Border Wall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement opposing the Trump administration's plan to take more than $402 million of Defense Department money from Puerto Rico to help fund the building of a border wall with Mexico: "It is tragically ironic that as we approach the two-year anniversary of Maria and our fellow citizens continue struggling to recover, the President of the United States is effectively pulling the rug out from under them to pay for an   more

Rep. Zeldin Applauds Department of Energy's Establishment of Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- 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, representing the Congressional District that is home to Brookhaven National Lab in Upton, New York, just issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy announced today the establishment of the Department's Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office (AITO). "For decades, our country's national labs ha  more

Rep. Zeldin Issues Statement on Death of Local War Hero SSgt. Woolley
PATCHOGUE, New York, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Air Force Staff Sergeant Albert M. Woolley who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War: Serving for over 30 years, he received amongst numerous other decorations; two Air Force Longevity Service Awards, four Good Conduct Medals, and Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service and French Campaign ribbons. "Staff Sergeant Albert Woolley was the embodiment of patriotism, selflessness a  more

Reps. Engel & McCaul Oppose Cutting Assistance to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- 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 Michael McCaul, the Committee's Ranking Member, today urged the Trump Administration to lift its hold on security assistance funds to support Ukraine. In a letter to the leadership of the Office of Management and Budget, the members underscored that these funds are critical  more

Reps. Engel, McCaul Issues Joint Statement on Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Reps. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman and ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on so-called China's threats of military intervention against protesters in Hong Kong: "This Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of Beijing's decision to severely limit universal suffrage in Hong Kong, sparking the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests. "Beijing's continued failure to abide by its obli  more

Reps. Engle, McCaul Issue Statement on Russia's Failure to Hold Free Elections in Moscow, St. Petersburg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Michael McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following joint statement condemning Russia's failure to hold free elections in Moscow and St. Petersburg and its crackdown on protestors: "Over the past few weeks, tens of thousands of Russians have peacefully gathered in the streets of Moscow to voice their support for free and fair elections and democratic reforms. Many of these brave  more

Reps. Lowey, McCollum Issues Statement on GAO Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Reps. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, issued the following joint statement in response to the Government Accountability Office's report on the 2018-2019 government shutdown: "The Government Accountability Office, under the authority of the Comptroller General, has issued a legal decision that the Secretary violated appro  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issue Joint Statement on Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Reps. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, ranking member and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on so-called China's threats of military intervention against protesters in Hong Kong: "This Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of Beijing's decision to severely limit universal suffrage in Hong Kong, sparking the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests. "Beijing's continued failure to abide by its obligations und  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issue Statement on Russia's Failure to Hold Free Elections in Moscow, St. Petersburg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Chairman Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, issued the following joint statement condemning Russia's failure to hold free elections in Moscow and St. Petersburg and its crackdown on protestors: "Over the past few weeks, tens of thousands of Russians have peacefully gathered in the streets of Moscow to voice their support for free and fair elections and democratic reforms. "Many o  more

Reps. Nadler, Cohen Issue Statement in Response to President Trump Proposal Hosting G-7 at Doral
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, chairman of the Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, issued the following joint statement 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 o  more

Schumer Announces Flood Insurance Program Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - After Irene, Lee And Sandy, Schumer Championed Major Reforms To National Flood Insurance Program For NY; Now, Many of Those Reforms Are Included in Bipartisan Legislation He Wants To Pass This Hurricane Season - Senator's Push Comes While Hurricane Dorian Wreaks Havoc On Atlantic Coast, As Threat Of More Storms Could Loom & With The NFIP Clock Set To Run Out September 30th * * * Standing w  more

Schumer Reveals: Under-the-Radar Fed Decision Against Bees Could Sting Southern Tier, Local Ag, Food Supply, Local Economy If Not Reversed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - 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 - With USDA Recently Announcing Its Intention To Stop Collecting Data On Honey Bee Colonies In Places Like The Southern Tier, Schumer Pushes Plan To Reconsider, & Step-Up Work, Not Stop It * * * Standing amidst a swarm o  more

Schumer Rings Bell on Intensifying Teacher Shortage in Central New York That Threatens to Restrict Schools, Impede Access to Quality Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Launches Major Two-Pronged Plan To Boost Teacher Recruitment In Syracuse - In Recent Months, A Serious Shortage Of Teachers In Numerous Educational Fields Has Been Reported In Central New York; Over The Last Decade, NY State Has Lost 21,000 Teachers * * * Standing at Pine Grove Middle School in East Syracuse, flanked by teachers, advocates and experts, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schum  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $450,000 in Federal Funds for Oswego County Opportunities in Fulton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Provide Transitional Housing And Support Services for Survivors Of Sexual And Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $450,000 in federal funding for Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. in Fulton, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Hou  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $450,000 in Federal Funds for Oswego County Opportunities in Fulton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Provide Transitional Housing And Support Services for Survivors Of Sexual And Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $450,000 in federal funding for Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. in Fulton, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Hou  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $450,000 in Federal Funds for Retreat on Long Island
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Transitional Housing and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $450,000 in federal funding for Retreat, Inc. in East Hampton. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Housing Grant Assista  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $450,000 in Federal Funds for Retreat on Long Island
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Transitional Housing and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual And Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $450,000 in federal funding for Retreat, Inc. in East Hampton. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Housing Grant Assista  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$1.8 Million In Federal Funding For Breitbeck Park Restoration In Oswego County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding Will Be Used For Repairs To Breitbeck Park, Which Sustained Major Damage From Extreme Flooding On Lake Ontario In 2017 & 2019 * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,875,606.15 in federal funding for critical repairs to Breitbeck Park in Oswego County. The federal funds are administered through the U.S. Depa  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$1.8 Million in Federal Funding for Breitbeck Park Restoration In Oswego County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding Will Be Used For Repairs To Breitbeck Park, Which Sustained Major Damage From Extreme Flooding On Lake Ontario In 2017 & 2019 * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,875,606.15 in federal funding for critical repairs to Breitbeck Park in Oswego County. The federal funds are administered through the U.S. Depa  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$444k in Federal Funds for YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Transitional Housing and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual And Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $444,690 in federal funding for YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Housing Grant A  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce +$444K in Federal Funds for YWCA of Rochester, Monroe County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used to Provide Transitional Housing and Support Services for Survivors of Sexual And Domestic Violence * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $444,690 in federal funding for YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Transitional Housing Grant A  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $304K In Federal Funding For The Village Of Endicott Fire Department In Broome County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $304,920.70 in federal funding for the Village of Endicott Fire Department in Broome County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program (SAFER) and will specifically be used to hel  more

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $304K in Federal Funding for Village of Endicott Fire Department in Broome County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- 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 $304,920.70 in federal funding for the Village of Endicott Fire Department in Broome County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program (SAFER) and will specifically be used t  more

Schumer, Higgins Push Plan to Set Minimum Staffing Requirement at Northern Border
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Reps Call Fully Staffed Northern Border Critical To Economic Prosperity, Trade & Security In Region - In May, Customs And Border Protection Executed A Plan To Temporarily Move Up To 300 Northern Border Officers To The Southern Border; Staffing Shortages Caused Hours-Long Delays At WNY Ports Of Entry, Impeded Cross-Border Trade And Created The Risk Of Security Vulnerabilities * * * Standing  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on Army's Investigative Report on Privatized Military Housing Conditions at Bases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - Senator Says Report Is a Critical Step in Improving Housing Conditions for Nation's Heroes & Their Families * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the following statement after the Army heeded his request and expedited the release of the Inspector General Report on the shortcomings of privatized military housing at installations like West Point: "I'm glad the Army was responsive  more

Sen. Schumer Issues Statement on International Joint Commission Adding Bill Reilich to Its Control Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement after the International Joint Commission announced it would be heeding his request and adding Town of Greece Supervisor Bill Reilich to its control board: "I am pleased to see that the IJC made the positive step of adding a New York candidate I've long supported to the Control Board, Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich. "But it should now reverse its recent wrongheaded decision to reduce Lake Ontario Ou  more

Sen. Schumer Urges CSX to Install Safety Netting Under Trestle, to Shield Passerby From Falling Debris in Ulster County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: - Following Last Month's Terrifying Incident Of Rock Chunks Raining Down +140 Feet From Csx Trestle In Kingston, Resulting In Hospitalizations & Totaled Cars, Schumer Calls On CSX To Implement Critical Safety Measures Asap - On July 30, Large Ballast Rocks Were Dislodged From A CSX Train Crossing The Abeel Street Trestle, Plummeting 140 Feet To The Ground, Hospitalizing Two And Damaging Vehicles; FIV  more

Sen. Schumer: Launches Major Two-Pronged Plan to Boost Teacher Recruitment in Monroe County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - As Students Head Back To School, Schumer Rings The Bell On Intensifying Teacher Shortage In Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Threatening To Restrict Schools & Impede Access To Quality Education - In Recent Months, A Serious Shortage Of Teachers In Numerous Educational Fields Has Been Reported In The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region; Over The Last Decade, NY State Has Lost 21,000 Teachers * * * S  more

Sen. Toomey: Former Fed Official's Call to Politicize the Fed is 'Rank Partisanship'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) responded to a recommendation by a former top Federal Reserve official that the central bank should consider influencing the presidential election. Bill Dudley, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, made his recommendation in a recent Bloomberg column. Senator Toomey's response is currently featured as the top   more

Sens. Gillibrand, Schumer Issue Statement on Redirecting Military Funding at West Point to Fund Border Wall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * - Pentagon Decision Would Redirect Funding from 127 Critical Military Construction Projects Across the Country, Including the Construction of a New Engineering Center at West Point - Schumer, Gillibrand: The President's Decision To Cut Funding for Military Projects Harms Military Readiness, Places National Security at Risk * * * Today, U.S. Senate Mino  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Issue Statement on Redirecting Military Funding at West Point to Fund Border Wall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following joint statement: * * * - Pentagon Decision Would Redirect Funding from 127 Critical Military Construction Projects Across the Country, Including the Construction of a New Engineering Center at West Point - Schumer, Gillibrand: The President's Decision To Cut Funding for Military Projects Harms Military Readiness, Places National Security at Risk * * *   more

Velazquez Announces Over $500k for Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that local health centers within New York's 7th Congressional District have received federal grants to continue their Health Center Cluster and Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning projects. "Federal health center funding is critical to supporting our medically underserved populations," said Velazquez. "These three centers are an i  more