WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Joins Local Defense Stakeholders and Leadership from Rome Defense Installations for Roundtable Discussion - Brindisi: The Mohawk Valley Will Continue to Lead and Work Together to Keep Our Military the Greatest in the World * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi brought together key defense industry stakeholders with officials from the Department of Defense (DoD). Brindisi, a new appo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Cyber bots are cutting holiday shopping lines to purchase popular toys & driving toy prices to exorbitant highs * * * U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced the introduction of the Stopping Grinch BOTS Act today, legislation that will crack down on the use of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - "Ignite Your Life" Project Seeks to Provide STEM Training to Over 1,000 Area Youth * * * Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that Mission:Ignite has been awarded a three-year $1,021,122 federal grant to oversee a program that engages AmeriCorps members in expanding Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) skills among area youth. Mission:Ignite will match the grant with $449,000, p  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 24 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman led efforts to improve bus safety, accessibility for South Brooklyn buses * * * Following a push by the Brooklyn Congressional delegation earlier this year, Congressman Max Rose announced at a press conference today that $9 million in federal funding was awarded improve bus safety and accessibility in South Brooklyn. "Four months ago, we organized and called on the federal govern  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act Would Expand Federal Funding for Housing Programs in New York and Across the Country * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), today introduced new legislation that would help end homelessness and housing poverty by expanding access to safe and afford  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls on Congress to Take on Leadership and Support Our Service Members * * * After visiting the troops in Afghanistan and Kuwait for Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today called on Congress to uphold its responsibility to support the nation's service members and reaffirmed her commitment to protecting our na  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) noticed a hearing titled "The Impeachment Inquiry into President Donald J. Trump: Constitutional Grounds for Presidential Impeachment" for December 4, 2019 at 10:00am. The hearing will be the first impeachment inquiry hearing in the House Judiciary Committee since the passage of H. Res. 660, a resolution that   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill comes on heels of U.S.-Turkey summit in Washington, D.C. * * * U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Hellenic Caucus, announced today that they have introduced legislation which would prohibit the Department of Defense from using funds to deploy strategic assets in Turk  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Bill would fund the purchase of mobile hotspots to ensure all students have internet access in order to complete assignments at home * * * Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), announced the introduction of the Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspots Act, which would create a $100 million grant program for schools, libraries, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribes to purchase  more

NEW YORK, New York, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (NY-6), Eliot L. Engel (NY-16) and Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-7) led the New York City Congressional Delegation on a letter to NYCHA Chair and CEO Gregory Russ calling on the Housing Authority to take immediate action to ensure NYCHA residents have adequate heat this winter. In 2016, the New York City Congressional delegation was successful in passing an amendment as part   more

METUCHEN, New Jersey, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) participated in a town hall to discuss the dangers of vaping and provide an update on his legislation to combat the youth tobacco epidemic. He was joined by Harry Carson, former New York Giants Team Captain as well as local public health and education officials. According to reports, the sharp increase in tobacco use in recent years could reverse yea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement in response to a report from the Homeland Security Inspector General detailing how the Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families even though they knew they could not track them: "This report pulls back the curtain on the Administration's cruelty, incompetence, and indifference to the suffering of children who were taken from   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Attorney General and Commerce Secretary Continue to Stonewall Even After Supreme Court Ruling and House Contempt Vote * * * In her first official act as Chairwoman, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Reform against Attorney General Bill Barr and Secretary of Commerce   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the transcripts from joint depositions of Deputy Associate Director for National Security Pro  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Department of Transportation continues to delay implementation of accessibility standards, including requiring captions for in-flight entertainment * * * Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a letter (attached) calling on the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to take action to ensure accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers. "As Americans prepare for the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement regarding the court's decision rejecting President Trump's claim that former White House Counsel Don McGahn was immune from appearing before Congress in response to subpoenas: "I am pleased the court has recognized that the Trump Administration has no grounds to withhold critical witness testimony from the House during its impeachment inquiry. "Don McGahn is a centr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: On November 21, 2019, Defense Logistics Agency announced that it will no longer seek to renegotiate its contract with ReEnergy. ReEnergy is a 60-megawatt facility that generates 422,000 megawatt hours per year and is located on Fort Drum, providing the installation with 100% energy independence. DLA awarded a 20-year contract to Fort Drum in 2014 and the installation will continue to be a leader in altern  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's legislation, the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion bill in the Senate, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Resolution will recognize the regiment for their bravery and outstanding service during World War I * * * On Friday, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) introduced H.R. 5248, legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. "It is n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Promotes the "Never Again Education Act" and Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism and Hate Speech - The Never Again Education Act will give teachers across the United States the resources and training they need to teach our children the important lessons of the Holocaust * * * On Sunday, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), met with the UJA-Federation of New York and expressed his strong  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill promotes the development of green energy, while providing new incentives to spur the innovation and development of technologies that will reduce our carbon footprint * * * Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), along with his colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee, announced a critical legislative package which represents a down payment on the United States' commitment to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that a local Sunset Park health center within New York's 7th Congressional District has received nearly $6.5 million in federal resources to boost their public health program. "I am proud to announce that Sunset Park Health Council, Inc. will receive federal funding to continue offering community-based health programs sensitive to cultural, ethnic and l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) commented today on news that National Grid will immediately resume connecting natural gas service to customers in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. In September, Velazquez led six of her New York City Congressional colleagues in writing to the company and calling for resumption of service. "This is tremendous, albeit long overdue, news for consumers in Brooklyn, Queens and  more

HAMPTONS BAYS, New York, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls On Army Corps to Utilize Any Emergency Authority Available to Assist * * * On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and Chief Engineer of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works William Hillman carried out a site visit of Dune Road following multiple recent storms that caused severe damage to the dunes along the ocean side and led to severe flooding a  more

NEWARK, New York, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressmen call for pressure cookers, which have been used in terrorist attacks, to be included on list of prohibited carry-on items * * * Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism and Congressman Josh Gottheimer held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport today to call on the Transportation Security Administration   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following 450+ rockets launched at Israel in recent weeks, the U.S. must stand with the key democracy in the region * * * Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Co-Chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus, and Josh Gottheimer (D, NJ-5) introduced H.Res. 727, a bipartisan House Resolution condemning terror  more

STATEN ISLAND, New York, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman was joined by SI Borough President, representatives from Army Corps of Engineers, city and state government to outline project * * * As construction of the East Shore Seawall nears, Congressman Max Rose hosted a Seawall Town Hall last night with Staten Island Borough President James Oddo, as well as representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York State and New  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - With Holiday Travel Afoot Throughout Upstate NY, Senator Demands Feds Enact a Family Seating Policy That Doesn't Cost People More $$$ - Complaints By Parents Sitting Rows Away From Their Kids On Commercial Flights Continue To Pile Up With Some Parents Paying Extra Fees Just To Keep Kids Nearby * * * Citing an upcoming holiday travel season that is going to put more families with childre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator Calls On Corps To Step In As Local Communities Fear Risk Of Flooding As More Storms Loom - Schumer Says October Storms, Including Two Nor'easters, Battered Suffolk Shores & Stabilization Projects Like West Of Shinnecock Inlet & Fire Island Inlet To Moriches Inlet * * * Standing with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Southampton Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Brookhaven Supervis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding Will Support Innovation For Local Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Upstate New York * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $225,000 in federal funding for Launch NY in Buffalo. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal Funding Will Support Innovation For Local Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Upstate New York * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $225,000 in federal funding for Launch NY in Buffalo. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI)   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-NY-22) today announced $238,083 in federal funding for the Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton to mitigate opioid addiction and abuse. The funding was allocated by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and will be used to evaluate community-bas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-NY-22) today announced $238,083 in federal funding for the Addiction Center of Broome County in Binghamton to mitigate opioid addiction and abuse. The funding was allocated by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and will be used to evaluate community-bas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) today announced $357,500 in federal funding for the Health Research, Inc. Public Safety Overdose Response Initiative in Menands. The funding will be used to mitigate opioid addiction and abuse in Albany County. The funding was allocated by the White House Office of Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) today announced $357,500 in federal funding for the Health Research, Inc. Public Safety Overdose Response Initiative in Menands. The funding will be used to mitigate opioid addiction and abuse in Albany County. The funding was allocated by the White House Office of Nation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement on the Army's decision to honor its contract with ReEnergy: "Ensuring the energy resilience of our military installations is critical for our national security, and I am pleased the Defense Department has reconsidered changing its commitment to Fort Drum and the North Country. "New York's largest military base can now rest assured th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * - Senator Says Contract Supports Good-Paying Jobs, Ensures Fort Drum Will Remain An Energy-Independent Military Installation * * * U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the following statement after the Army announced that it had canceled its request to alter the 20-year agreement allowing ReEenrgy to provide Fort Drum with biomass energy: "I'm so pleased to hear that the Army will be  more