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Gillibrand Joins Colleagues To Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation To Establish National Paid Sick Day Policy

April 27, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined her colleagues, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), to reintroduce bicameral legislation to establish a long-overdue national paid sick day policy.

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Barclay: New York Losing A Congressional Seat Is The Result Of Ongoing Population Loss Driven By Misguided Policies, Priorities

April 26, 2021 Contributor

The Census numbers released today confirm New York’s state of decline that we’ve witnessed for a decade. Losing a Congressional seat diminishes our level of representation in the halls of Congress and is the result of ongoing population loss driven by misguided policies and priorities.

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Gov. Cuomo Updates New Yorkers On State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 25, 2021 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo with today’s press release, updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “New Yorkers are staying safe, getting vaccinated and following the public health […]

Barclay: NYS Assembly Minority Conference Will Continue To Advocate For Disability Community

April 23, 2021 Contributor

The needs of every single New Yorker must be accounted for as we continue to transition out of lockdown and into more regular activities.

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Katko Unveils Problem Solvers Caucus Infrastructure Report At Bipartisan Infrastructure Summit

April 23, 2021 Contributor

At a bipartisan infrastructure summit with Governors, U.S. Senators, and Members of the Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today unveiled the Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure Report for the 117th Congress.

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Katko, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans: Biden Administration Must Maintain Strong Sanctions In Iran

April 22, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today led Homeland Security Committee Republicans in an effort urging the Biden Administration to reconsider lifting sanctions on Iran.

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Gillibrand: USDA’s Extension Of Universal Free School Meals Sets Stage For Lawmakers To Make Critical Flexibility Permanent

April 21, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, welcomed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s announcement that it would extend universal free school meals through the 2021-2022 school year.

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Governor Cuomo Announces 10 “Empire Building Challenge” Partnerships

April 21, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 10 real estate groups as partners in the State’s $50 million Empire Building Challenge, to establish public-private partnerships and usher in the next generation of high-rise, low-carbon buildings to combat climate change.

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Governor Cuomo Announces Launch Of $85 Million New York Clean Transportation Prizes Initiative

April 20, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program offering up to $85 million through three competitions for innovative global solutions to enhance clean transportation and mobility options and reduce harmful emissions across New York State with a focus on underserved communities.

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Barclay: New Guidance Allowing For Graduation Ceremonies A Positive Sign Of Progress

April 17, 2021 Contributor

The gradual reopening of New York’s businesses and movement toward normalcy in daily activities has provided a lot of optimism and hope for our small business owners, consumers, employees and residents of New York.

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