Politics

Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRC’s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.
US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Over $7 Billion Headed To New York Families Through Enhanced Child Tax Credit

July 16, 2021 Contributor
Following his successful passage of the broader American Rescue Plan earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer heralded the Child Tax Credit expansion which will allow payments of up to $300 per child to automatically go out to families across New York each month –beginning yesterday.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay, Minority Conference Call For Special Session To Bring State’s Eviction Moratorium In Line With Federal Guidance

July 14, 2021 Contributor
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski), Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown), Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) and members of the Minority Conference recently penned a letter to Speaker Carl Heastie calling for a special session to bring New York’s eviction moratorium policy in line with federal guidance.

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Katko

Katko Applauds NOAA For Moving Forward With Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary

July 10, 2021 Contributor
Following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) release of its draft environmental impact study (DEIS) for a National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Ontario, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday issued the following statement applauding NOAA for moving forward with the designation process:

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