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

Senator Urges New York Stages To Ready Their Paperwork, Log On To SBA Site, Apply To Get Their Relief

April 27, 2021 Contributor
Amid the opening up of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Save Our Stages online application for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer confirms about 6,000 applications have already been filed in the first five hours of the program, with over 8,000 additional applications being worked on.

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Assembly Will Barclay

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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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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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The Governor

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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