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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand, Collins Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Federal Work-Study Program To Include Jobs In Early Childhood Education

September 29, 2023 Contributor
Three Years After The Start Of The Pandemic, Child Care Workforce Continues To Operate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels; Bill Would Develop A New Generation Of Teachers and Help Alleviate Teacher Shortage.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. […]
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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator John W. Mannion Invites Senior Citizens To Attend Central New York Senior Fairs At Onondaga Community College On October 11 And Suny Oswego On October 17

September 29, 2023 Contributor
Free events featuring nearly 100 vendors and sponsors to assist Central New York Seniors with healthcare, finances, and lifestyle improvements SYRACUSE, NY – Senator John W. Mannion (D-Geddes) today invited all area Senior Citizens to […]
The Governor

Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available For Zero-Emission School Buses

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million will be made available on a statewide basis for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for these buses under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Senator Calls On Congress To Pass Bipartisan Agreement To Keep Government Open

September 28, 2023 Contributor
With a potential and avoidable government shutdown looming, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today broke down how, if the House GOP does not set aside their differences to pass the Senate’s short-term agreement and prevent a catastrophic government shutdown, the ripple effects will be felt by families and local economies across New York.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Reveals Cost Of Government Shutdown To New York

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the cost of a government shutdown to New York. Gillibrand is calling on Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans to work with Democrats to fund the government and stop jeopardizing Americans’ livelihoods.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator Gillibrand Leads Members Of The NY Delegation In Effort To Waive Burdensome Work Authorization Application Fees For Migrants

September 27, 2023 Contributor
With the increase of migrants in New York and cities across the country, Senator Gillibrand is leading the effort to waive restrictive work authorization application fees to reduce barriers and waiting times that migrants face to legally obtain work permits. Currently, the filing fee for the I-765 employment authorization application is $410.

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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator Mannion And Assemblymember Rosenthal Announce Addition Of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) To State’s Routine Newborn Screening Panel

September 27, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal today announced the addition of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV,) the leading cause of viral birth defects, to the New York State Department of Health’s routine newborn screening panel. The virus is transmitted through infectious body fluids and is commonly passed in utero, affecting one in 200 births. If not identified quickly, CMV can lead to permanent hearing and vision loss, developmental and motor delays, microcephaly and seizures.

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