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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. […]

Gillibrand Statement On Biden Administration’s Nomination Of Tali Farhadian Weinstein To United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York

November 9, 2024 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on Tali Farhadian Weinstein’s nomination to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: “Tali Farhadian Weinstein is exceptionally well-qualified to serve […]

Peanut The Squirrel Debacle Tells You Everything You Need To Know About Ny’s Priorities

November 8, 2024 Contributor

Earlier this week, news that Peanut the Squirrel was euthanized shocked million of Americans and fans of the rescue pet. Peanut was captured along with a raccoon named Fred and both were put down by […]

Schumer Announces $32 Million Chips Award For Corning Inc.’S Canton Plant Creating 300+ New, Good-Paying Jobs; Sparking Major $315M Expansion To Increase Production Of Specialized Glass For The Semiconductor Industry

November 8, 2024 Contributor

Corning Incorporated’s North Country Facility Is The Only One In The Country That Manufactures Specialized Glass Critical To The Chip Industry – Used In Some Of The Most Advanced Machinery In The World; New Award […]

Statement From Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay On The 2024 Elections

November 6, 2024 Contributor

“History will remember the 2024 election for the resounding victory of Donald Trump. His decisive win and return to the White House, along with Republicans assuming control of the U.S. Senate give Republicans across the […]

Let’s Not Squander The Brightest Parts Of Our Economic Outlook

November 1, 2024 Contributor

The New York State Division of the Budget released its Fiscal Year 2025 Mid-Year Update, and there are some clear indicators our economic outlook is making incremental improvements. For one, tax receipts were strong enough […]