NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following summary of a presentation by Director Phillip Swagel to the Forecasters Club of New York: CBO estimates that the federal budget deficit in 2020 will be $1.0 trillion, or 4.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). It would increase to 5.4 percent of GDP in 2030 if current law did not change. In CBO's projections, federal debt held by the public reaches $17.9 trillion at the end of 2020. That amount equals 81 percent of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released a report outlining how the Trump Administration's 2021 budget proposal will harm small businesses and entrepreneurship in America. "President Trump's budget is full of broken promises and instead of investing in the future, threatens to leave America's small business men an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 18: Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter demanding that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stop obstructing the Committee's investigation into current and former Border Patrol agents who posted offensive content on secret Facebook groups and who still may be working with   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Yesterday,House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) announced thatthe House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, on Wednesday, February 26. The legislation, introduced by Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Chairman of the Committee, wrote to Secretary Pompeo urging him to raise the case of Dr. Walid Fitaihi and his family with government officials during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia. Dr. Fitaihi, a dual Saudi-American citizen, was det  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * - Acquisition Includes Entire Archive of Photographer Shawn Walker and a Collection of the Kamoinge Workshop * * * The Library of Congress has acquired the archive of photographer Shawn Walker and his collection of photos, ephemera and audio recordings representing the influential Kamoinge Workshop based in Harlem, the Library announced. Founded in New York City in 1963, the Kamoinge Workshop is a collective of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20: Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform's Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Rep. Judy Chu, the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), sent letters to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking informati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) announced a federal aviation grant for Chenango County. The money will be used to improve safety and assess the runway at Lt. Warren Eaton airport in Norwich. "These dollars are a win for Chenango County," Brindisi said. "This support helps grow our economy and make air travel safer. The Lt Warren Eaton Airport is critical to our region and I will always fight to im  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Convened Members of Congress & Social Media Industry for Roundtable Discussion on Content Moderation - Congressman Says Their Policies Need Reform and Vows to Continue to Fight on Behalf of Devins Famil * * * Following the murder of Upstate resident, 17-year-old Bianca Devins, and the dissemination of graphic images, Congressman Anthony Brindisi vowed to take action to prevent th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 21: * * * - At Brindisi's invitation, VA Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves and State Division of Veterans Services Director COL. James McDonough come to Utica * * * Continuing his fight for local Veterans and their families, Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) hosted a summit with local, state, and federal officials to push forward with a proposal to locate New York's first Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement on reports that the New York Public Service Commission will investigate the outage across upstate New York: "I am thrilled the New York PSC listened to my call for an investigation. Countless families and businesses were left without internet and the PSC can help us get to the bottom of this. Spectrum needs to be held accountable and look to create redundancies to make sure this type of prolonged outage doe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congressman Anthony Brindisi, a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the following statement on the groundbreaking of construction for the Rome Lab perimeter security project: "As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will always fight to keep the mission at Rome Lab safe and secure. "This project, and the mission at large in Rome, is critical not just to our national  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Tours Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Delivers Valentines for Veterans, and Visits Helios Remote Sensing Systems - Brindisi Talks Water Pollution, National Security, and Listens to Veterans * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi visited Oneida County where he met with business owners, Veterans, and defense contractors. Brindisi toured Utica's Atlantic Testing Laboratories, delivered Valentine's D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Anthony Brindisi worked to secure our southern border and strengthen our national security by voting to pass the Securing America's Ports Act. The legislation, supported by Democrats and Republicans, requires the Department of Homeland Security to increase development of nonintrusive technology to screen all vehicles entering the United States through the southern border and all land ports o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman Fought to Authorize Millions in Funds for Programs Supported by Lockheed Martin's Owego Plant - Brindisi: This is a big victory for the Central New York and the Southern Tier * * * Congressman Anthony Brindisi, a key member of the House Armed Services Committee, visited Lockheed Martin's Owego plant. Following his visit, Brindisi announced crucial investment and key victories for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Stephen Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Feb. 18: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, was alarmed by the President's use of the pardon power to favor celebrities, the rich, and the well-connected. Among the 11 people granted a pardon or commutation were former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, financier Michael Milken, former New York City Police Com  more

LIBERTY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 19: * * * - Grant Funding Supports Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County * * * U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced a nearly $100,000 grant for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County. These funds will provide needed guidance to beginning farmers in Sullivan and Delaware Counties to prepare them to scale up their operations and remain in complianc  more

HUDSON, New York, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Questar III BOCES serving Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene Counties and toured their expansive Educational Center to learn more about the courses offered. Today's visit also included more information on the HVAC/Green Technologies Program, skills training and workforce development. "I am deeply committed to enhancing career and tec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: This morning, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) delivered the keynote address at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Contact Breakfast. Rep. Delgado spoke at the beginning of the event about his work in Congress focused on economic development and supporting small businesses and took questions from the chamber members. "Small businesses like the ones my family and I interact wit  more

ONEONTA, New York, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release: As part of his week focused on environmental conservation and workforce development, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Corning Life Science facility in Oneonta on Tuesday afternoon. Delgado toured the facility, including on site laboratories, and learned more about Corning projects and workforce needs. "It was great to visit and see the work being done to advance workforce   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 18: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce Oneonta Career Center, which links employers with skilled employees, and workers with the resources they need to develop their careers. During the visit, Rep. Delgado met with workforce center leadership and clients and discussed his efforts in Congress to support workforce development programs. Today's   more

ELLENVILLE, New York, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Feb. 21: This afternoon, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined students, teachers, administrators, and local officials in the Ellenville High School Library for their Black History Month workshop entitled, "Black American Greatness from 19th Century to 21st Century." During today's program, Rep. Delgado was recognized as the first African American Congressman from upstate New York as   more

HARRIS, New York, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 21: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined the community for Sullivan County's 42nd Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon. This is the Congressman's second year in attendance. During the event, Rep. Delgado greeted volunteers and spoke with 98.3 WSUL about his mother's life-long experience with a heart condition. "It was great to join Sullivan County volunteers at the 42nd Annual Heart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 18: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined the Cooperstown Rotary for their weekly meeting. During the meeting, Rep. Delgado delivered remarks on his legislative work on behalf of New York's Nineteenth District to support small farmers, invest in rural communities and improve broadband internet access, and answered questions from rotary members. "I'm glad to work with Cooperstown Rota  more

HYDE PARK, New York, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 17: On Presidents' Day, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park. The Museum and Presidential Library hold the presidential records of the 32nd President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. "On Presidents' Day, I join in honoring and reflecting on the service of o  more

STONE RIDGE, New York, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 19: This afternoon, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited the SUNY Ulster Stone Ridge campus to meet with staff and learn more about the school's Green Careers Academy program. Today's discussion is part of Rep. Delgado's in-district work week focused on environmental conservation and workforce development in upstate New York. "I introduced the Green Jobs and Opportunity   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-New York, issued the following statement: Congressmen Eliot L. Engel, a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, issues the following statement marking the 2nd anniversary of the Parkland, Florida shooting: "It has been 2 years since the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, where 17 innocent lives were lost. This brutal, heartless act of violence shook the American consciousness and created an e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the appointment of Richard Grenell as acting director of National Intelligence: "Richard Grenell is the wrong man to oversee our country's intelligence agencies. Leadership of the Intelligence Community demands someone of impeccable credentials, unimpeachable personal integrity, deep experience, and the unwavering courage to speak truth to power. Ambassador   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Community Service Honorees During Dominicans on the Hill * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to local communities as part of this year's Dominicans on the Hill, a day at the U.S. Capitol. This year's community service honorees will be recognized during an event on Wednesda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Decision Signals Green Light to Move Forward With Transit Project * * * Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a medium-high rating for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Extension project, giving it a necessary green light to move forward. "The Second Avenue Subway Phase II extension is critical to my district, and I call on the U  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement to call for the case involving the assassination of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, known as Malcolm X, be reinvestigated with the use of modern technology following the Netflix docuseries "Who Killed Malcolm X?" "As a young immigrant boy, I remember the day Malcolm X was assassinated and it left an indelible mark on me as a young man and   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement to reiterate his opposition to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to implement a new policy banning New York State residents from the Global Entry Program and other Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). "Similar to Trump's and Republican's harmful plan to reduce state and local tax deductions, the Department of Homeland Security's (  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the anniversary of the Trump administration's Muslim ban and actions taken as recently as last week to add six additional countries to the administration's restricted travel list, many from regions where Muslims and others face immense violence and persecution. "To understand the impact and harm of the Trump administration's Muslim ban, one  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 20 in support of a War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 83) limiting the President Trump's military actions regarding Iran: "The Administration's recent actions have gambled with the lives of American servicemen and women and our allies. "Without a coherent strategy, such actions represent a dangerous move toward the U.S. engaging in a war that the American people do not want and Congress has not aut  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) kicks off the start of his second annual Dominicans on the Hill at the U.S. Capitol from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Workshops during this year's event will examine the 2020 Census, diversity in sports and entertainment, and the impact of criminal justice reform on Dominican Americans and throughout minority and Latinx communities. The following regional leade  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recognized the forty-seventh anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade. In its 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court recognized that the U.S. Constitution protects a woman's right to make her own medical decisions, including the decision to have an abortion. "On this day, the Supreme Court held that a woman's choice to govern her reproductive heal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, unveiled House Democrats' new framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment that would create an estimated 10 million jobs addressing some of the country's most urgent infrastructure needs, from the massive maintenance backlog, to designing safer streets, to putting the U.S. on a path toward zero car  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to pass H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, to hold employers accountable for violating workers' rights, end the use of forced arbitration and strengthen the sacred right to join in union. "In the first decades of the 20th century, millions of American workers fought, marched, went on strike and joined together in unions to win extraordinary   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20: * * * - The Congressional Tri-Caucus filed amicus briefs opposing the public charge rule in multiple circuit courts * * * Yesterday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow the Trump Administration's Public Charge rule to go into effect while the merits of the case continue to be argued in lower courts. Last week, members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus - composed of the Congressional Asian  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his 2020 State of the District forum on Thursday, January 30th starting at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST at I.S. 218 Salome Urena School Auditorium, 4600 Broadway, New York, NY 10040. During the event, Rep. Espaillat will present an overview of his legislative priorities for New York's 13th congressional district during the 2020 calendar year and the seco  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 21 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement applauding $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make repairs on the East Breakwater in Great Sodus Bay: "Following multiple years of high-water levels along Lake Ontario, our region's water infrastructure has experienced devastating damage, harming our local economy and draining resources for local municipalities. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) recognizes this, and I a  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant will help fund Senior Corps volunteer services in the Hudson Valley * * * Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County was awarded a $88,479 Senior Corps grant through the Americorp's Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service. This grant will support over 300 Se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), along with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), introduced the Fair Access to Co-Ops for Veterans Act to permanently expand the Veterans Affairs' Home Loan Guaranty Program to include cooperative housing (co-ops). "In New York City, co-ops are ubiquitous, and our veterans shouldn't be priced out of these housing options because they're excluded from the VA  more

NEWBURGH, New York, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Maloney's Valentines for Veterans program is in its sixth year * * * Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) delivered a record 7,800 Valentine's Day cards to Hudson Valley veterans at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls. This marks the sixth consecutive year that veterans across the Hudson Valley will receive Valentine's Day greetings through Maloney's Valentines for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: Top Democrats from the House Ways and Means Committee, House Committee on Oversight and Reform, House Judiciary Committee, and Senate Finance Committee yesterday called for the Trump Administration to withdraw a Social Security Administration (SSA) proposal that would make it more difficult for eligible Americans to receive their Social Security ben  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 20 regarding the National Credit Union Administration's decision to sell the majority of its taxi medallion loans to Marblegate Asset Management: "Taxi drivers have suffered enormous financial strain as a result of the medallion system's broken promise. "Not only were medallions massively over-valued, but drivers were then left to compete in an uneven market with little to no hope of ever paying of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee that is responsible for funding all government agencies and programs, introduced the Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act, H.R. 5813, a bill, which according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, would effectively end the scourge of homelessness and housing poverty in the country. Meng's legislation is a robus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Sends letter to Commissioner Saul, Inspector General Ennis detailing significant challenges repeatedly faced by constituents leading to economic, emotional hardship * * * Congressman Joe Morelle called on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address deficiencies in customer service that have led to significant economic and emotional hardship for residents of Monroe County and across the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Top Democrats from the House Ways and Means Committee, House Committee on Oversight and Reform, House Judiciary Committee, and Senate Finance Committee yesterday called for the Trump Administration to withdraw a Social Security Administration (SSA) proposal that would make it more difficult for eligible Americans to receive their Social Security benefits. The pro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: In response to reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will deploy law enforcement tactical units to targeted cities in retaliation for their immigration policies, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), a  more

JAMESTOWN, New York, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Reed is pushing to get a recent Essential Air Service application for the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown off the ground by voicing support and delivering grant funding. In a recent letter, Tom addressed the EAS application with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. He highlighted the partnership between Boutique Air and the county and the many changes they have made   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Following report showing taxpayers have spent nearly $700 million to develop vaccine and treatments, Congressman calls for action to prevent Big Pharma from exploiting crisis to monopolize and price gouge life-saving medication * * * As the federal government continues to support efforts to develop a Coronavirus vaccine, Congressman Max Rose joined with dozens of fellow lawmakers in calling on the Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman cites over $400 million in economic benefits, importance of moving expeditiously in order to make Staten Island leader in wind energy over neighboring states: 'Staten Island is ideally positioned to capitalize on this opportunity' * * * Congressman Max Rose called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to support the offshore wind development at Arthur Kill Terminal, which would provide over $400 milli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: This morning, it was announced that the State has approved Glens Falls Affiliation with Albany Medical Center. Last week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging final approval of the agreement. She is continuing to work with both the FTC and the hospitals to see this process through. This new affiliation will create a comprehensive, cost effective and efficient   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Stop for School Buses Act, legislation to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to compile illegal passing laws in all states, review existing public safety measures and programs to prevent illegal passing of school buses, and create new strategies and messaging. The bipartisan bill provides a comprehensive federal evaluation of methods to prev  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 20 regarding the ICE, federal, state, and local law enforcement press conference about the Green Light Law: "I stand united and in support of federal, state, county, and local law enforcement officers who continue to share their concerns and united opposition to Governor Cuomo's Green Light Law today. "The state of New York has barred law enforcement from very basic information needed to protect our   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $240,106 to fund research toward developing a model-based approach to capture and examine brain activity. Having access to a model of this kind will enable future generations of engineers and clinicians to better understand and assess countless aspects of brain  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 20: * * * - HUD grants will fund public programs supporting affordable housing for families, seniors * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced this morning that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award major grants to eight public housing authorities in the Capital Region totaling $9,763,637. The funding will allow these local agencies to make needed investments  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls for transparency and accountability, says Senate must act on House-passed bill * * * Congressman Paul D. Tonko sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper requesting information on the transportation, storage, and disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and/or aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) generated by the Department of Defense by Norlite  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Following the release of House Democrats' framework for a five-year $760 billion infrastructure investment, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released a report breaking down the benefits the plan would have on the nation's small businesses. "Whether it's connecting to high-speed broadband networks for selling product  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) announced that the newly confirmed head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be testifying before the full Committee on Wednesday, February 26th at 11:30 A.M. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of Administrator Carranza's plans to run t  more

PATCHOGUE, New York, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) met with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. to discuss how every level of government can best work together to combat gang violence on Long Island.  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 22 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24) and Kathleen Rice (D, NY-4) applauded the Food and Drug Admiration (FDA) for being the latest federal agency to implement policies outlined in the Humane Retirement Act--bipartisan legislation Katko and Rice introduced last year to establish an animal adoption policy for Public Health Service (PHS) research institutions. With the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) and Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) announced that United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) has been awarded a 5-year contract to operate the homeless shelter in Building 11 at the Northport VA Medical Center. Following an extended renovation period, Building 11 failed to pass safety inspections, which left it unoccupied while it has undergone further repairs.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Suggests Mahoning Valley Scrappers Will Lose MLB Affiliation * * * U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) wrote a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred regarding a New York Times report from November that revealed that the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are one of the 42 teams that the MLB has identified for contraction from its club-affiliated minor   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement: In response to a recent report from Newsday detailing the cover up by the U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman following the known contamination of groundwater by toxic chemicals from their operations, U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "For decades, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy polluted our water and exposed Long Island families to dangerous toxic chemicals. "But rath  more

VALHALLA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - In New York, Nearly 200,000 Undergraduates Are Parents - Almost Half Are Single Mothers Bill Would Fund Programs to Provide High-Quality Child Care Services at No Cost to Parents Attending Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions * * * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today visited Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College to announce legislation   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: With the White House prepared to swing the axe and totally eliminate a critical and effective New York City counterterrorism tool--dog-sniffing bomb detection teams--which are used across transit hubs like Penn Station, airports and more, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is sounding the alarm and gearing up for a worthy fight. The counterterrorism tool also known as Visible Intermodal Prevent and Response  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 19: Standing at the Albertson VFW and flanked by Long Island Vietnam War vets, some of whom are suffering from Agent Orange-linked conditions, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer publicly demanded the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Veteran's Administration (VA) prioritize the health and well-being of LI veterans by once-and-for-all ending a years-long delay of adding new conditions t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children * * * U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $10,913,630 in federal funding for Head Start Programs in the Hudson Valley. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Programs and will be used to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Suggests Mahoning Valley Scrappers Will Lose MLB Affiliation * * * U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) wrote a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred regarding a New York Times report from November that revealed that the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are one of the 42 teams that the MLB has identified for contraction from its club-affiliated minor le  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, will hold a hearing to receive testimony from U.S. servicemembers who allege they were exposed to chemical and radiological hazards when they were deployed to Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001. The hearin  more