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Schumer Statement On Chips

March 6, 2025 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck. Schumer released the following statement about the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law following the President’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress last night: “The CHIPS & Science Act […]

Gillibrand, Schumer, Garbarino, Nadler, Kean, Goldman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Fix World Trade Center Health Program Funding Shortfall

February 27, 2025 Contributor

Without Congressional Action, The WTCHP Will Have To Start Turning Away First Responders And Survivors, Cut Back Access To Care For Existing Enrollees By 2028 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Minority […]

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump’s Efforts To Strip Away Health Care Benefits From Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits And Other Toxic Substances

February 27, 2025 Contributor

Washington, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, author of the burn pits section of the PACT Act, issued the following statement about President Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to cancel contracts for the PACT […]

Gillibrand And Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Establish A Mental Health Hotline For First Responders

February 25, 2025 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act, legislation to establish a national mental health hotline for first responders. The bill would also expand mental […]

Gillibrand Urges Va To Reopen Castle Point Va Medical Center Acute Inpatient Unit

February 21, 2025 Site Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding answers on the closure of the 20-bed acute inpatient unit for veterans with substance use disorders at Castle Point VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Dutchess County. […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

February 19, 2025 Contributor

“The concerns being voiced at state correctional facilities must be taken seriously and must be addressed immediately. At this time, the safety of the men and women inside these facilities is paramount. The governor […]

Oswego County Recognized As First ‘Work Ready Community’ In New York State

February 15, 2025 Contributor

Yesterday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) recognized local agencies with a New York State Proclamation indicating Oswego County as the first “Work Ready Community” in New York state. Through the Work Ready designation, Oswego […]

Gillibrand Demands Answers on Closure of Social Security Administration Office in White Plains

February 15, 2025 Contributor

Closure of the White Plains SSA Hearing Office will Require Beneficiaries to Travel More Than 20Miles to be Serviced by a Nearby Office NEW YORK, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a […]

Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Lower The Cost Of Prescription Drugs

February 13, 2025 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtual press conference announcing the Capping Prescription Costs Act, legislation that would cap the annual out-of-pocket cost of […]

Gillibrand, Teachers Warn About The Consequences For Students, Parents, And Educators If Trump Abolishes United States Department Of Education

February 10, 2025 Contributor

NEW YORK, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood alongside union leaders, elected officials, students, parents, and educators to warn of the disastrous consequences of President Trump’s threat to shut down the United States […]