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Barclay: Budget Priorities That Will Break The Bank

March 27, 2021 Contributor

“One-House Budget Resolutions” should be viewed as a political statement rather than a policy document. However, the statement made by liberals in the Assembly is cause for concern and anxiety.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRCâ€™s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.

Schumer: CDC Must Direct Dollars To Fund Boots-On-The-Ground In NYS

March 25, 2021 Contributor

Just days after announcing a push for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to deploy a billion dollar blitz to educate, conduct outreach and build more confidence in the effective COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the White House heeded the call and will deploy $3 billion to the national blitz.

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Gillibrand: Attacks On Asian American Communities Are Wake Up Call To Tackle Online Hate

March 23, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement about a declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) that highlighted the heightened threat posed by domestic violent extremism in 2021 and that how white supremacist and militia extremists pose the most lethal threat to our country.

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Assembly, Senate Republicans Introduce Resolutions To Overturn Curfew For Bars, Restaurants

March 22, 2021 Contributor

Today, Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay and Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt introduced joint resolutions (J541) to overturn Gov. Cuomo’s arbitrary 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants, according to the Assembly Minority Conference.

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Governor Cuomo Announces ‘Roll Up Your Sleeve’ Campaign To Encourage Houses Of Worship Of All Faiths To Sign Up As Vaccination Sites

March 22, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the “Roll Up Your Sleeve” Campaign to promote houses of worship of all faiths across the state to sign up as vaccination sites for their communities.

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Katko Applauds Extension Of Tax Filing Deadline Due To Ongoing Pandemic

March 19, 2021 Contributor

Following advocacy by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021.

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Schumer Secures Over $2.6 Billion For New York’s Colleges, Universities, Students In Latest COVID Relief Package

March 19, 2021 Contributor

Following steadfast support for New York’s colleges and universities throughout the pandemic, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that the recently-signed American Rescue Plan includes an estimated $2.6 billion for New York’s public, private, and proprietary institutions of higher education.

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Katko Introduces Legislation To Honor Harriet Tubman’s Legacy With Commemorative Coins

March 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced the introduction of the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation honoring the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman with the creation of a series of commemorative coins bearing her image.

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Katko To CDC: Expand Vaccine Eligibility To Individuals With Disabilities, Support Staff

March 18, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday led an effort to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand vaccine eligibility to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide frontline services and support to these individuals.

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Katko Ranked Third Most Effective Republican Member Of 116th Congress By Center For Effective Lawmaking

March 17, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) has been named the third most effective Republican Member of Congress for the 116th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Katko has consistently ranked among the most effective lawmakers.

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