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New Data Shows New York Nowhere Near Energy Goals

November 22, 2024 Contributor

New York progressives have put the state on a fast track to an energy overhaul that has consistently raised feasibility concerns from the day it was conceived. The shortcomings of New York’s energy goals are […]

Gillibrand Statement On Arrest Of Man For Planning Nyc Bombing Attack

November 21, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the arrest of a South Florida man for allegedly planning a bombing attack on […]

Gillibrand Praises $1.5 Billion In Chips Funding For Globalfoundries; Grant Will Expand Facility, Enable Construction Of A New Factory, And Create Good-Paying Jobs In The Capital Region

November 20, 2024 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hailed the awarding of $1.5 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for GlobalFoundries, a leading manufacturer of semiconductors. The funding will enable GlobalFoundries to expand its […]

Gillibrand Calls On Senate To Pass Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Social Security Benefits

November 20, 2024 Contributor

Bill Would Increase Social Security Payments For 2.5 Million Americans, Including Over 35,000 New Yorkers Legislation Would Benefit State and Local Government Employees, Including Teachers, Firefighters, And Police Officers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]

Barclay Announces 11Th Annual ‘Tithe My Shoes’ Charity Drive Is Underway

November 20, 2024 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual “Tithe My Shoes” charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the […]

Protecting New York’s Farmland Benefits Us All

November 16, 2024 Contributor

New York farms have been a building block for our communities and our state for generations. Unfortunately, a number of conditions have threatened our farmland and put enormous pressure on hardworking farmers and the agricultural […]

Gillibrand Shares How New Yorkers Can Get Federal $$$ To Help Lower Their Heating Bills

November 14, 2024 Contributor

Last Year, The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Provided Over 1.7 Million Benefits To New York Households; Eligible Households Can Receive Up To $1,000 in Heating Assistance New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Benefits […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s Revival Of Nyc Congestion Pricing

November 14, 2024 Contributor

“In June, Gov. Hochul had a lot to say about New York City congestion pricing, when she rightfully took the costly new tax off the table: ‘This decision is … about standing up for the […]

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure $11+ Million For Port Of Oswego To Build 1St Waterside, Climate-Controlled Warehouse At A Great Lakes Port, Adding Critical Infrastructure For Upstate Ny’s Rapidly Growing Chips & Manufacturing Industries

November 14, 2024 Contributor

Senators Say Highly Competitive DOT Funding Will Greenlight Port of Oswego Priority Project To Replace Aging Warehouse With New, Climate-Controlled Facility With Easy Access To Rail & Port Allowing For Temperature Sensitive Materials Like Gases […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Veterans Day

November 11, 2024 Contributor

“On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We recognize their deep courage, selflessness and patriotism that have preserved the freedoms we hold dear. […]