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AS MIGRANT CRISIS WORSENS, NEW YORK DOUBLES-DOWN ON A DISASTER

February 3, 2024 Contributor

ALBANY – The country is facing an unprecedented illegal immigration problem, and the impacts are being felt here in New York. Gov. Hochul’s approach to solving it has been inconsistent and ineffective from the start. […]

New York State Assembly Republican Leader Barclay And Senate Republican Leader Ortt Pen Letter To Governor Hochul

February 2, 2024 Contributor

Requesting deployment of New York National Guard to the State of Texas and New York Canadian Border New York State Republican leaders Assemblyman Will Barclay and Senator Rob Ortt penned a letter to […]

Gillibrand, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Address Cybersecurity Threats To American Agriculture

January 29, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, legislation that would strengthen cybersecurity protecting the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sectors. The bill […]

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $157 Million In Federal Funding To Reimburse New York State For Covid-19 Costs

January 26, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $157,605,755.44 in federal funding to reimburse the New York State Division of the Budget for the cost of emergency […]

Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Mental Health Workforce In Underserved Communities

January 25, 2024 Contributor

Bill Would Provide Student Loan Forgiveness To Mental Health Professionals Who Choose To Practice In Underserved Areas; 55 Out Of New York’s 62 Counties, Including Most of Upstate NY, Don’t Have Enough Psychiatrists, Psychologists, or […]

In Syracuse, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To End Food Deserts; Bill Would Provide $50 Million In Funding Annually To Incentivize Grocery Stores To Establish Locations In Underserved Communities

January 23, 2024 Contributor

Bill Could Help Bring A Grocery Store To Syracuse’s Southside SYRACUSE, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Valley Plaza in Syracuse to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation that would […]

Assembly Republicans, Education Stakeholders Blast School Aid Cuts In Executive Budget Proposal

January 23, 2024 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Members of the Assembly Republican Conference joined parents and education stakeholders to share their concerns and voice opposition about the governor’s Executive Budget proposal ending the provision of “hold harmless” for school […]

New York Needs Fiscal Restraint, Responsible Investing

January 19, 2024 Contributor

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay It was refreshing to see Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget presentation acknowledge some of the major issues impacting New Yorkers like crime, housing and immigration; these are […]

Gillibrand Calls For Federal Funding To Help Low-Income Families Afford Their Water Bills

January 18, 2024 Contributor

In 2023, The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Helped Over 20,000 New York Households Funding For The Program Expired Last Year, Ending Critical Assistance That Has Helped Over 1 Million Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. – […]

Gillibrand, 13 Senators Call On Senate Appropriators To Fight For Rail Funding In Fy24 Budget Negotiations

January 16, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 13 of her colleagues in urging Senate Appropriations leadership to support funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program […]